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Michael Fauntroy, assistant professor at the George Mason School of Public Policy, weighs in on whether there's room for moderates in the GOP and the relationship between the party's leaders and the Black community. Neo-soul singer Maxwell explains his 8-year absence and his new CD trilogy and talks about touring.
Michael Fauntroy
Michael Fauntroy
Public policy assistant professor contrasts RNC Chairman Steele's reputation as a great communicator with his recent fumbles. (2:27)
Full interview. (12:08)
As assistant professor at the George Mason School of Public Policy, Michael Fauntroy teaches courses in civil rights policy, urban policy and American government. He's a regular contributor to The Huffington Post and has written articles for numerous publications, including The Washington Times and The Chicago Defender. He's also the author of Republicans and the Black Vote and Home Rule or House Rule? Fauntroy was previously an analyst at the Congressional Research Service and the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
Maxwell
Maxwell
Singer-songwriter reflects on his time away from the stage and how some people told him that his career was over. (2:37)
Full interview. (13:45)
Maxwell helped define the neo-soul movement of the late '90s. His debut project, "Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite," was a romantic concept album that not only received critical and commercial success, but also garnered a Grammy nod. The multi-platinum artist hails from Brooklyn, NY. He was writing his own songs at age 17 and, soon after, began performing on the local club scene. His new release, the long-awaited "Black Summer Nights," is the first in a trilogy of LPs to be released over the next three years.