ABC faced a decision: invest in stories that speak to our best selves, or make a big splash with a show that draws out our worst instincts.

Every individual, organization, institution and structure in the church must do something to counter the intensification of the racial divide in our country.

The effects of white privilege in law enforcement makes it clear that the promise of racial equality in the United States is still unrealized.

In recent years, thanks to shows like Shonda Rhimes' "Scandal," there has been a rise in shows featuring black women, both on and off the screen.

"Dear White People" gets into the nitty-gritty of campus life, where students’ politics must coexist with their personal relationships, and sacred principles must endure alongside collegiate stupidity.

This week, we talk with Wajahat Ali, a contributing op-ed writer for The New York Times, where he covers religion, family life and U.S. politics.