Articles By: Cliff Albright

Cliff Albright is a writer and political consultant. He has been a community activist for twenty years, focusing on race, politics and economic development, and he's hosted a radio talk show. Cliff has an MBA and a master’s degree in Africana Studies from Cornell. He has taught Black Studies at several colleges and universities, including currently at Georgia State University.

Dr. Laura, meet Omar Thornton

Dr. Laura (Getty) Over the past few days, I have been intrigued by the aftermath of Dr. Laura’s racist rant. What’s been most interesting to me is the way that Dr. Laura and her supporters have transformed her from culprit to victim, claiming that her first amendment rights have been taken away....

August 30th, 2010 | Talk About Race | Read More

Will someone help Sen. Graham with all those black folks?

Three weeks ago, in a previous article I wrote, I asked the question: How long will it take for race to appear in the Senate’s health care debate? Well, thanks to South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, I now have my answer. Last Sunday Sen. Graham outlined the many reasons why it was unconscionable...

December 23rd, 2009 | Health, Racial Equity | Read More

Why Obama’s speech betrays an important legacy

I was actually asleep when a friend called me and told me to turn on President Obama’s acceptance speech the other day. She was troubled by his remarks, and after a few minutes, I understood why. To be sure, it was a well prepared, well delivered speech. Nevertheless, the substance of the speech...

December 16th, 2009 | Politics, US | Read More

Will the Senate forget to discuss health care AND race?

As the battle over health care reform hits the Senate floor for debate, I’m wondering how long it’s going to take for the issue of race to pop up. Oh, it won’t show itself as blatantly as it has at town hall meetings and conservative rallies. I hardly expect one of the Senators to set up an easel...

December 2nd, 2009 | Health, Racial Equity | Read More

Princess, the frog, pitfalls of being too black

Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen (Courtesy Disney Enterprises) Some critics of my radio shows and articles often complain that I make everything into a racial issue. Well, I’m sure they’ll love this one. A lot of folks are aware by now that the new Disney movie, “The Princess and the...

November 24th, 2009 | Culture, Pop culture | Read More

Pray for Obama? race, hate and money

(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) If you believe that “prayer changes things”, you’ll love this one. Evidently, there’s a wave of bumper sticker, t-shirts, hats, etc. going around requesting that folks “Pray for Obama: Psalm 109:8″. But before you go out and try...

November 18th, 2009 | Politics, US | Read More

Black vets: complicated past, unsung present

369th Infantry The Harlem Hell Fighters I was listening to Tom Joyner last week, and his Little Known Black History Fact was about a regiment of Black soldiers known as the Harlem Hellfighters. They were the 369th Infantry Regiment, and they became legendary during World War I (WWI). I’m assuming that...

November 13th, 2009 | Talk About Race | Read More