Olympic flame lit; torch relay underway
The Olympic flame was lit today in Ancient Olympia, and the Olympic Torch Relay to London 2012 is underway! See story and photos here.
AUDIO: Gregg Williams instructed Saints players to injure 49ers (GRAPHIC)
The New Orleans Saints set out to deliberately injure 49ers players during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game in January. An audio tape captures former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams instructing his players to target certain San Francisco players. He specifically names QB Alex Smith, RB Frank Gore, WR Michael Crabtree, WR Kyle Williams, TE Vernon Davis...
An open letter to the New Orleans Saints
Dear Saints, You done did it now. As the other 31 teams in the NFL wade into the free agent signing period, you are waiting for Commissioner Roger Goodell to announce your punishment for violating league rules and running a “bounty” program for the last 3 years. I was as stunned as anyone else to learn...
Capehart’s powerful op-ed on the shared struggle for equality among blacks and gays
I have commented on this blog before about the fact that gay rights are civil rights, and that African-Americans are wrong to infer that the LGBT community is unfit to use the term “civil rights movement” or to equate the gay rights movement to the civil rights movement of the 1960s. As a black gay...
Why are Republicans killing their own nominee?
Random political question: why are Republicans determined to kill off their presidential nominee before he even has a chance to do combat with President Obama? As I mentioned last year, Mitt Romney is going to be the Republican presidential nominee for 2012. This fact has been the case since the beginning of this cycle, and nothing has really changed...
From Hattie McDaniel to Mo’Nique: Black nominees more likely to win Oscar
While it’s true that African-American actors lag far behind their white counterparts in securing Academy Award nominations, it’s also true that black nominees have a slightly higher winning percentage, according to an analysis conducted by 30/Male. With less than a week to go until the 84th Academy Awards, observers are wondering if Viola Davis (“The...
30/Male marks third anniversary
Thank God; I’ve made it through the Terrible Twos! Today marks the third anniversary of this blog; I started 30/Male on February 5, 2009. And more than 1,000 entries later, the site is still going strong and being visited by more and more people across the United States. In truth, I started this blog as...
Marriage equality expands to Washington State
The Washington State Senate passed a same-sex marriage bill just moments ago on a 28-21 vote. The House is expected to easily pass the bill as well, and Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire (D) has already said she will sign the bill into law. This means Washington will become the 7th state to support marriage equality,...
Seriously, it’s time to stop the glitter-bombing
Oh, dear God. I’d rather walk over hot coals than have to defend Mitt Romney, but here it goes anyway. Romney does not deserve to be glitter-bombed; it’s an assault that the presidential candidate should not have to endure. In fact, no one should be subjected to glitter-bombings. It’s a stupid, ineffective and violent form...
