Glenn Loury

n. 1 the act or process of speaking or expressing in words; 2 expressing in coherent verbal form; 3 the act or the state of being jointed together

The articulation of conservative black thought is vital.

n. a system where people are rewarded based on their abilities and achievements.

We must defend the ideals of a true meritocracy.

n. and tr. v. 1 verbal communication; conversation; 2 a discussion in speech or writing often formal and at some length.

The quality of public discourse has declined sharply.

adj. using or skilled in using investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

An analytical approach to racial disparity is required.