Immigration

Prof. Our Man in America wrote this last year, inspired by Lou Dobbs' anti-immigrant campaign. Since Shirley Sherrod's firing has gotten America talking race again, I think it is relevant today. If you like this lesson, forward to 10 friends of a different tribe. Within 10 days a racism-ending miracle will happen.

Our Man in America made his second appearance on "Street Soldiers," KMEL 106.1 FM, the San Francisco Bay Area's baddest station, to give his perspective on racism and racial tension in the United States. Listen to the appearance that made the host, Dr. Marshall, warn the crew, "We've got a fugitive talk show...

Glenn Beck, a conservative FOX News TV host, recently said that Americans are so angry that come 2014 they are going to start an armed revolution against their government. Our Man in America wishes that war happens.

Five years ago if you'd have told me that I'd be sitting at a bar on a Friday night, drinking and sharing stories with a Vietnamese, I would have told you to get the F out of may face.

(OMG! That explains the “Wellness LLC” charge I often see on the corporate credit card! OMFG! That explains something Boss once let slip out of Boss’ tongue in a whisper to me when they played Asian music at Ying's and Yang's baby shower.

Self Editor’s Note: Sometimes Our Man in America receives calls from Americans seeking advice on travel to the motherland.  “I was checking the State Department’s website and they say there are a lot of kidnappings. What’s your take?” Yes, there is violence. A lot of savagery crime. They kidnap you and ask for a...

Editing Swallehe’s column often left me wondering how a man who knew his health was deteriorating could be so full of hope for Africa.

One thing I have learned from my 15 years in the United States is that Americans love imported things. French fries, Italian sausage, Belgian waffles, German beer, Swiss cheese, British scones, Japanese sushi, Chinese everything, Mongolian beef, African proverbs (“Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.”) (function() { var jaxlChat...