May/June 2007

CONTENTS

ISSUES & VIEWS
— BLACK ENOUGH?
Will Barack Obama’s mixed heritage help or hinder his chances to get the support of the African American community as he makes his bid for president?
By Ronald Walters

FEATURES
— GOSPEL DIVA
For nearly 20 years, Teresa Hairston has published Gospel Today and continues to spread the good news through a television show and two national radio shows
By C. Stone Brown

— STATE OF HIP-HOP
As hip-hop celebrated its 30th birthday a few years ago, its impact on music, fashion and film was undeniable. But many asked, where do we go from here?
By Marcus Reeves

—HEAD OF THE HOUSE
When the Democrats took control of Congress, Lorraine Miller became the first African American clerk of the House of Representatives
By Arnesa Howell

Cover: Welton Doby III for The Crisis

DEPARTMENTS
- Editor's Note

- Letters

- Up Front: The Real Hip Hop Network takes hip-hop back to its roots; Cherokee Freedmen fight to be reinstated as citizens of the Cherokee Nation; Genarlow Wilson remains in jail under outdated Georgia sex law; Kimberely Carruthers takes Pilates to the inner-city of Los Angeles; Black youth talk about health, music, the Iraq war and the American justice system; Black families share their stories with the Smithsonian’s new Griot initiative
Questions: Chrystal Cole continues the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen
- Crisis Forum
* Music: Dennis Stone is one of only a few African American luthiers, those who make or repair stringed instruments.
* Books:
An essay on the 1971 book, No Cause for Indictment, which is being reissued in time for the 40th anniversary of the 1967 Newark riots; A profile of award-winning author Tonya Bolden, collaborator on works with prominent African Americans, including singers Chaka Khan and Diana Ross, and author of numerous young adult books, including her latest, M.L.K.: Journey of a King

- The NAACP Today
Detroit to host 98th Annual NAACP Convention; Dallas branch gets new president; NAACP fights for education and housing in New Orleans; Jailed teen released with NAACP help; Midshipman Lamar Owens continues battle for justice; New initiative against police brutality

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