Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Black Student Refuses to Take Down His Confederate Flag

Black Man Refuses to Take Down His Confederate Flag

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. 

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Bank Tries to Evict 103-Yr Old Woman, But Movers and Deputies Refuse to Put Her Out

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People took a stand for this elderly woman in Atlanta who was about to lose her home. 

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Wyclef Defends Charity After Being Accused of Squandering Millions

wyclef jean is being accused of mismanaging funds in his foundation

A lot of folks are asking Wyclef - where did all that money go? 

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Comcast Being Sued for Racial Discrimination Against Black Employees and Customers

Black employees say that Comcast treate their black customers and employees unfairly. 

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Why Would a Church Tell HIV Patients to Stop Taking Their Meds? (Video)

Why Would a Church Tell HIV Patients Not to Take Their Medication?

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:

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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. 

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Sad and Shocking: NYC Public Schools Arrests One Child Per Day, 93% are Black or Latino

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Monday, November 28, 2011

Rush Limbaugh said that if Michelle Obama came in the room, he'd play "Baby Got Back"

Limbaugh Rides To Bachmann’s Defense: “I’d Greet First Lady With ‘Baby Got Back’

Rush Limbaugh said that if Michelle Obama came in the room, he'd play "Baby Got Back."  Whoa. 

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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. 

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Tyler Perry Writes Open Letter to the Penn State Sex Abuse Victim

tyler perry writes an open letter to the penn state victim

Tyler Perry seems to have a soft spot for the Penn State victim.  

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Sunday, November 27, 2011

Woman Writes An Open Letter of Apology to the Black Man

Nojma Muhammad: An Open Letter of Apology To Black Men In Hopes of Reconciliation

A black woman writes a letter of apology to black men. 

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Monday, November 21, 2011

The Less Talk, More Action Tour Wants to Partner with Your Organization

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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. 

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Friday, November 18, 2011

Dr. Boyce: Why I'm Happy for Cornel West

boyce watkins talks about cornel west and black scholarship

Dr. Boyce Watkins discusses the work of fellow black scholar Cornel West among other issues. 

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Monday, November 7, 2011

Women Talk about Being Sterilized Against Their Will

Thousands of women were sterilized in North Carolina.  They had no idea it was happening. 

Dr. Boyce: An Open Letter from Herman Cain - I am a Victim of Racism, but You're Not

open letter from Herman Cain

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Julianne Malveaux: Stop the Violence Against Women

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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Friday, November 4, 2011

Herman Cain's Wife Gloria Finally Goes Public

Herman cain's wife Gloria is finally in the public eye. 

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Michael Jordan Selling His Stake in the Charlotte Bobcats

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