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What Chris Brown And Tiger Woods Have In Common

In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin draws a parallel between the tarnished public images of golfer Tiger Woods and R&B singer Chris Brown. Martin says both men's troubles feed stereotypes and unflattering statistics about black men.

What Chris Brown And Tiger Woods Have In Common

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A Role Model For 'Precious' Girls

In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin reflects on the much-discussed film Precious, and how prominent black women like first lady Michelle Obama play a role in the lives of young black girls longing to feel — yes — precious.

A Role Model For 'Precious' Girls

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Ethnicity Matters, Especially If You're The Gunman

In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin reflects on recent tragedies across the nation, including the mass shooting at Fort Hood in Texas. Martin explains why the ethnicity of alleged shooters and other suspected criminals is an often delicate but important matter within communities of color.

Ethnicity Matters, Especially If You're The Gunman

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The White House, Sports And 'Jock-ocracy'

In her weekly commentary host Michel Martin gives her take on whether President Obama's off-hour golf outings and pickup basketball games are sexist and exclusionary to female staffers at the White House. Martin suggests the criticism is displaced.

The White House, Sports And 'Jock-ocracy'

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Why 'Chase The Flu Shot' Is An Unfair Game

In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin explains her family's recent scramble to get a flu shot for her children. Martin says the experience shed light on what's wrong with the U.S. health care system.

Why 'Chase The Flu Shot' Is An Unfair Game

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Why My Monday Nights Are Now Football Free

In a special guest commentary, Tell Me More Planning Editor Luis Clemens explains why his football viewing days are over — of both college and NFL games. Why? Simply put, Clemens says the brutal manhandling is just another form of violence. And, after a while, it just gets more annoying.

Why My Monday Nights Are Now Football Free

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Here's To You, Diane Rehm

NPR host Diane Rehm recently celebrated 30 years of spreading enlightenment over the airwaves. In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin shares her appreciation for Rehm, whose acclaimed career has opened doors for others to follow in her footsteps. Martin also explains why she believes being able to express gratitude is the best part of being grateful.

Here's To You, Diane Rehm

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Race: The Non-Issue That Is

In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin revisits former President Jimmy Carter's recent suggestion that President Obama is being heavily scrutinized in part because some are uncomfortable with a black president. Martin says to Carter's critics that time spent on pretending that race is not an issue could be better used thinking about how to bring about a colorblind reality.

Race: The Non-Issue That Is

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Joe Wilson And The Meaning Of Respect

In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin reflects on the outburst by Rep. Joe Wilson during President Obama's health care speech to Congress last week. Martin questions whether Wilson's supporters would back such outbursts if they were coming from the other side of the aisle.

Joe Wilson And The Meaning Of Respect

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NASCAR Fans Should Learn About Wendell Scott

Writer Mary Curtis says Wendell Scott, the only black driver to win a top level NASCAR race, should be properly recognized in the soon-to-open NASCAR Hall of Fame. Curtis says its not enough to recognize his victory; she wants fans to also learn about his struggle as a black man.

NASCAR Fans Should Learn About Wendell Scott

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Are We Really Debating Health Care?

In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin shares her thoughts about the national debate over health care. Martin ponders whether the important questions have been overshadowed by town hall drama and mean-spirited rhetoric.

Are We Really Debating Health Care?

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Abdul's Exit From 'Idol' Confronts Pay Equality

The news that American Idol judge Paula Abdul was leaving the hit show has created a firestorm of celebrity news furor. But Michel Martin says the heart of Abdul's case really does address a serious issue.

Abdul's Exit From 'Idol' Confronts Pay Equality

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'Michel, Michelle': A Host's Existential Crisis

In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin explains her frustration at often being compared to others with the same name, such as first lady Michelle Obama.

'Michel, Michelle': A Host's Existential Crisis

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Lesson From Gates Arrest: Listen To Each Other

In her weekly commentary, host Michel Martin shares thoughts about the much-discussed arrest of Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. Martin, who is both African-American and hails from a family of cops, says the incident — and President Obama's response — should remind us all to take a moment to listen to each other.

Lesson From Gates Arrest: Listen To Each Other

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