Education is not only a ladder of opportunity, but it is also an investment in our future.

Hope is the most important four-letter word in the language.

However, while we should certainly celebrate the demise of overt official racism, we must also critically examine where we are at this historical moment, recognize the many challenges ahead and reaffirm our commitment to making Brown v. Board a reality.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the thousands of marathon runners, onlookers, city officials and others affected by this senseless tragedy.

It is common knowledge that smoking is considered one of the nation's leading causes of preventable death, but it's less widely known that cigarettes are also the leading cause of fatal fires.

Detroit is saying that the hydrogen vehicle is the vehicle of the future. But it's 15 years from now.

Cigars are no safe alternative act.