Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Racist Reporter Turns Law-Abiding Four Year Old Into a Thug
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action
After a recent drive-by shooting involving two teens in Chicago, a CBS affiliate (WBBM) decided to engage in some good old fashioned racist black male stereotyping. The station interviewed a four year-old boy to ask him what he thought about the violence in the neighborhood, and ended up completely misrepresenting the child in the process.
Citizens of Newark Hold Massive Rally for Jobs and Justice
Newark,N.J.-On Thursday July 21st Newark activists and residents held a small but very home hitting rally in front of the Prudential Center Arena, demanding new jobs and justice for citizens. It was co-organized by the office of Southward Councilman Ras Baraka, People’s Organization for Progress (POP), District 1199J,the Newark Anti-Violence Coalition, and several other civic groups. The rally’s theme was, “Jobs, Justice, Peace, and Unity”. The program included several speakers each addressing social issues that they felt the city, state and federal governments were neglecting.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Dr. Wilmer Leon: Debt Compromise on the Backs of African Americans is Really an Historical Trend
By
Dr. Wilmer J. Leon III
During this debt and deficit debate President Obama has been very clear in stating, “Not only is it not fair if all this is done on the backs of middle-class families,” Obama said, “it doesn’t make sense. … That’s why people from both parties have said the best way to take on our deficit is with a balanced approach … one where wealthy Americans and corporations pay their share, too.” It appeared as though closing tax loopholes and increased revenues coming from the “…oil company or a corporate jet owner that’s doing so well …” was not a point of compromise.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Survey: African Americans Divide Over Cornel West’s Critique of President Barack Obama
by Dr. Boyce Watkins
In a recent survey by YourBlackWorld.com, it was found that African Americans are divided over the comments of Princeton University professor Cornel West, who has critiqued the Obama Administration in the media over the past several weeks. A mild majority of those who gave a definite answer (44.6%; only 87.2% said “yes” or “no”) claim that West is wrong about Obama, while a slightly lower number (42.6%) said that West is correct in his criticism. The remainder (12.8%) said that they are not sure.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Duchess Harris: The Alienation of Black Women from Feminist Movements
For 20 years I have read how Black women felt alienated by the second wave of feminism, but because I was born during this time period, I never "felt" it until the 2008 Presidential election.
It started with the extremely unpleasant showdown between Gloria Steinem and Melissa Harris Lacewell, (now Perry) surrounding Steinem's NY Times Op Ed about then-Senator Barack Obama.
This was followed by the late Geraldine Ferraro's dismissive comments that Senator Obama was winning the race because he was not White.
"If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position. ...He happens to be very lucky to be who he is. And the country is caught up in the concept."
NAACP Sponsor Wells Fargo Being Sued by Justice Department for Discriminatory Lending
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action
The United States Justice Department is preparing to launch an investigation against Wells Fargo, a company that serves as the largest home mortgage lender in the country. The company is being accused of taking advantage of minority consumers by selling them loans that were overpriced and more likely to lead to default.
Wells Fargo is not only the fourth-largest bank in the United States, it is also a key sponsor of the annual NAACP Convention. The organization took criticism last year when they dropped a discrimination lawsuit against the company shortly before announcing that they were set to receive money from the bank.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Dr. Boyce: Mary J. Blige’s Story of Molestation is One that Is Heard Too Often
by Dr. Boyce Watkins
I recently read an article about the amazing singer, Mary J. Blige, and how molestation at an early age played a role in some of her poor choices later in life. After confronting the demons of drug and alcohol addiction, Mary J. stands as arguably the most inspirational songbird in America, with a following more loyal than any artist within a 3,000 mile radius.
New Study: Racial Wealth Gap Worst in 25 Years
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action
A new study presented some disturbing, yet expected news about the sad state of economic affairs within the African American community. According to the study, the wealth gap between white and black Americans has become the widest that it’s been in the last 25 years. As it stands, whites have a wealth level that is 20 times greater than blacks, and 18 times greater than Hispanics.
Much of the drop in black family wealth is due primarily to the decline in home values and heightened unemployment during the great recession of the last three years. African Americans currently have the highest unemployment rates in America, with the most recent data listing the rate at 16.2 percent.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Rapper Vigalantee Makes Hot New Song about Police Brutality
The rapper Vigalantee (aka Roger Suggs) is tired of seeing police brutality devastating his community. He is the founder of the “No Jangle Movement,” which advocates for enlightenment among African Americans, especially black men. He has pushed thousands in the Kansas City, KS area to understand the role of black men and women to educate themselves, become politically empowered and to live with self-respect.
Woman Faces Three Years in Jail for Jaywalking After Watching Her Son Die
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action
Raquel Nelson lost her 4-year old son on April 10, 2010 when they were hit by a driver who left the scene. Jerry Guy, the driver, was later found by police and admitted to driving under the influence of alcohol and pain killers when the accident took place. He was also blind in one eye.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Dr. Boyce: The Debt Ceiling Battle is a Symptom of Much Greater Economic Troubles
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action
In early 2001, America’s economic future was rosy: Our government was sitting on a massive budget surplus, and the Congressional Budget Office predicted that the next 10 years would carry our nation down the path of seemingly endless prosperity. This was a good time for President George W. Bush to push through a set of massive tax cuts, significantly reducing government revenue at a time when we didn’t quite seem to need the money.
Julius Kane: Why Good Times is Far More Relevant than the Cosby Show Will Ever Be
By Julius Kane
Stop playin' 'Good Times' was better than 'The Cosby show' for real; the first three seasons before the father's character was killed off, anyway. You can run around town and act like you're embarrassed of 'Good Times' but I sure as hell ain't. A couple of so called critics even said 'The Cosby Show' was a "real depiction of a Black family." Again, stop playin'. How realistic is it even in WHITE AMERICA for a doctor to be married to a lawyer, have half a dozen kids and they all go to college? What did 'The Cosby Show' teach you? Sure, it made you wish for a better life and smashed a lot cultural stereotypes. But 'The Cosby Show'wasn't the best Black television show of all time; not by a long shot. In actuality'The Cosby Show' was the best Black television show for White folks to watch. It allowed White folks to see a different side of the Black experience and gave Black folks faces, places and images they could finally be proud of.
Dr. Boyce: Add the Caddie to the List of People Seeking to Destroy Mr. Woods
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action
It appears that Tiger Woods’ wife is not the only person who has a bone to pick with him. Tiger’s former caddy, Steve Williams, is planning to write a tell-all book about his life with Woods, and some expect that it’s not going to be pretty. After serving by Tiger’s side for 12 years, Williams was fired recently, and doesn’t appear to be happy about it. As a result, Williams is already letting the drama fly like a golf ball into a breezy summer day.
Williams has mentioned that one of the chapters of his book will be all about Woods and their relationship. Of course, this is the chapter that got him the book deal, and the one that everyone is waiting on.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
JasmineHughes: Summer’s Eve “Talking Vagina” Ad Offends Some Black Women
By JasmineHughes, Your Black World
When advertisers try to ‘appeal’ to a specific audience on whom they have failed to do their research, the outcome isn’t so great. That was the case once again in a new Summer’s Eve advertisement that many are saying mixes racial stereotypes in a way that is both sexist and tasteless.
Dr. Boyce: Getting Out of Your Own Private Prison
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action
I just spoke to my friend Ryan Mack about our “Never Going Back” initiative to attack the problems of mass incarceration and recidivism in America. During the conversation, I had a revelation: Most of us are just a step away from being incarcerated, or have yet to understand what it truly means to be free. Sure, the US incarcerates more of its citizens than any country in the world, but it might be deeper than you think.
The United States Constitution doesn’t abolish slavery for everyone. Actually, if you’ve been convicted of a felony, the 13th Amendment actually says that it’s OK to force one into slave labor (please go take a look). Given that we are slapping felony convictions on individuals like Kelly Williams-Bolar, the otherwise law-abiding mother in Ohio who was sent to jail for sending her kids to the wrong school district, we can see just how easy it is for that arbitrary label to be applied.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
The Latest from Your Black World–7/17/11
Ashley Shante: The Struggles of Single Black Mothers in America (Video)
Prison Inmates Continue Hunger Strike in California
African American Artists are Protesting the Grammy Awards
Disturbing Study: Black Men Get Better Healthcare, Protection in Prison than Out
Ron Daniels: Will Obama Be a One-Term President?
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Study Finds that Black Men Live Longer in Prison than Out of It
by Dr. Boyce Watkins.
Many of us have seen the dismal statistics for black males in America. African American men are at the bottom of the barrel in nearly every category of life, including healthcare, education, incarceration, and unemployment. Many of us raise our black boys with little to no understanding of how many of these statistics are perpetuated by a series of systems that serve to enhance and promote a lifestyle that leads to an early death. That is one reason why we’ve expressed concern for hip-hop music, fueled by corporate America, that promotes a self-destructive lifestyle that many young men emulate.
It turns out that the facts might be worse than many could have speculated. According to a recent study, black men are half as likely to die in prison than if they are free. The authors of the study claim that easier access to healthcare, protection from drugs and alcohol and the ability to avoid deadly black-on-black violence leads to a longer life span for those who are incarcerated. African American males are the only group for which these facts hold true, according to the authors of the study.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Beware of Media and Politicians Seeking to Control Your Mind
Dr. Boyce Watkins, Your Black World – Scholarship in Action
I saw a headline today involving Pastor Jeremiah Wright. The headline stated the following: "Jeremiah Wright's Church Denomination Banishes ‘God the Father’ for Gay Inclusion.” The headline was interesting in that it almost seemed to imply that Jeremiah Wright had made the decision himself.
What was most peculiar about this article is that it was dead wrong. First, Pastor Wright has not been the head of The Trinity United Church of Christ for at least two years. Therefore, he doesn't make the church's decisions. Secondly, the United Church of Christ is a national body, meaning that even Trinity itself cannot make such a decision. So, the goal of getting Pastor Wright's name into a juicy headline played a dominant role in how this article was written.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Books by Dr. Boyce Watkins
The Parental 411: What Every Parent Should Know About Their Child in College
Dr. Watkins makes sure that parents know what they need in order to ensure their children are successful in college. From tips to paying for college, to understanding how to mentally prepare your child, Watkins breaks it all down for parents as they are taught to be critical partners in their child's collegiate success.
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Financial Lovemaking 101:Merging Assets with Your Partner in Ways That Feel Good
In this one-of-a-kind creation that is taking the world by storm, Dr. Watkins teaches the art of Financial Lovemaking. Millions of couples divorce over money, and use money as a weapon to destroy the things that matter most. In this book, Professor Watkins draws on years of Financial Research to come into your relationship and give you the tools to determine the degree of financial compatibility you have with your potential partner. He designs a test for the dreaded Financial Irresponsibility Virus (FIV), teaches you to get financially naked with your partner, and shows how to find a rhythm in the Financial Lovemaking process. Why learn from the Suzie Ormans of the world when you can learn from the man who trains "experts" for a living?
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About College
This book is a must read for college and high school students across America. In his honest and open way, Watkins connects directly to the student, helping him/her understand the importance of obtaining top notch academic performance. He also explains the ins and outs of college life in ways that no other professor would. Why let your child go to college without the proper tools, when he/she can get brotherly advice from America's Top College Professor?
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Quick and Dirty Secrets of College Success - A Professor Tells It All
Filled with life-saving information, Dr. Watkins levels the playing field by providing a short, concise guide to college life for students who don't like to read very much. Written using hip hop rhymes to convey the message, Dr. Boyce utilizes intense creativity to help students learn life lessons about college and education. The tools to success are given in list format so that your child will know everything he/she needs to know in order to be successful.
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Black American Money
In this book, Dr. Boyce Watkins breaks down how black power can thrive in a capitalist society. In his standard down-to-earth style, Dr. Watkins explains how capitalism works in America and why money stands in the way of true racial equality. This is a must-read for those seeking to understand the next generation in the pursuit of Civil Rights.
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What if George Bush Were a Black Man?
In the most riveting statement in modern social commentary, Dr. Watkins breaks down Black and White America in ways that has led to this book being seen by millions on CNN, FOX News, ESPN and all over the country. This book will make you laugh, cry and see America ways that you've never seen it before. The research is solid, and the commentary is telling, humorous, revealing and hard-hitting. If you are looking for the controversial, personal and provocative side of Boyce Watkins, this is the book to read. As Dr. Watkins regularly and honestly states "I am not a Finance Professor who happens to be black, I am a black man who happens to be a Finance Professor. This book was therapeutic for me when it came to understanding my experience."
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