A student says that the confederate flag is a symbol of southern pride and not racism. Officials have asked him to take it down, but he refuses. Is he crazy or a visionary? You bge the judge.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Why are So Many Black Kids Being Arrested in School? Dr. Boyce Watkins and Dr. Christopher Emdin Discuss (Video)
Dr. Boyce Watkins and Professor Christopher Emdin respond to the report that one child per day is arrested in NYC public schools, with 93% of those kids being black or Latino. The professors discuss the reasons behind the crisis and why kids are being criminalized in public schools all across America.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Why Would a Church Tell HIV Patients to Stop Taking Their Meds? (Video)
In this video, Dr. Boyce Watkins speaks with Dr. Christopher House. The conversation centers around a church that told members of its congregation to stop taking their HIV medication. As a result, six people have died. The video is below:
FAMU's Former Band Director Says He Warned University About Hazing Before Student's Death
FAMU's fired band director says that he warned the university for years about the dangers of hazing, but received no support.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Yvette Carnell: Tyler Perry's "For Better or Worse" Scrapes the Bottom of the Barrel
YBW columnist and Tyler Perry supporter Yvette Carnell doesn't have many good things to say about Perry's new joint.
Rush Limbaugh said that if Michelle Obama came in the room, he'd play "Baby Got Back"
Rush Limbaugh said that if Michelle Obama came in the room, he'd play "Baby Got Back." Whoa.
Ryan Mack Speaks on Cornel West, Tavis Smiley and the Less Talk, More Action Tour
Ryan Mack has a lot to say about Cornel West, Tavis Smiley and the Less Talk, More Action Tour.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
HBCU Bands Under Increased Scrutiny After Hazing Death of Student
Friday, November 25, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Why It's Hard for Black Leaders to Pay the Bills
In this interview, Dr. Boyce Watkins speaks with Ryan Mack, the head of the Optimum Institute and Less Talk, More Action Empowerment Tour. They discuss the difficulties of paying bills when doing community service, and Ryan even speaks candidly about why he believes he was banned from the Circle of Sisters event in New York City.
Monday, November 21, 2011
How Do You Go from South Central to Princeton? Just Ask Dominique Reese
Dominique Reese was the first student from Crenshaw High in Los Angeles to go to Princeton University. When she found herself without her prestigious Wall Street job, she turned challenge into triumph and went on to start her own business.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Dr. Boyce: Why I'm Happy for Cornel West
Dr. Boyce Watkins discusses the work of fellow black scholar Cornel West among other issues.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Cornel West Ditches Princeton University to Return to His Roots
Noted black scholar Cornel West has suddenly decided to leave Princeton for New York City.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Dr. Boyce: It's Time for Black Scholars to Get Off the Academic Plantation
Dr. Boyce Watkins discusses why black scholars must find a new paradigm for achievement and stop allowing their activities to be controlled by others.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
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