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
Bank Tries to Evict 103-Yr Old Woman, But Movers and Deputies Refuse to Put Her Out
People took a stand for this elderly woman in Atlanta who was about to lose her home.
Wyclef Defends Charity After Being Accused of Squandering Millions
A lot of folks are asking Wyclef - where did all that money go?
Comcast Being Sued for Racial Discrimination Against Black Employees and Customers
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
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.
Tyler Perry Writes Open Letter to the Penn State Sex Abuse Victim
Tyler Perry seems to have a soft spot for the Penn State victim.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Woman Writes An Open Letter of Apology to the Black Man
A black woman writes a letter of apology to black men.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
HBCU Bands Under Increased Scrutiny After Hazing Death of Student
Friday, November 25, 2011
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
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.