Too Black in America

Herman Cain Speaks Against Santorum's Racist Remark

2012-01-10T07:55:00.001-08:00

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Pres. Obama's Chief of Staff Resigns

2012-01-09T15:18:00.001-08:00

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Congress, The White House, Cut Heating Assistance to Over a Million Homes Last Year

2012-01-09T13:42:00.001-08:00

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Dr. Boyce and Yvette: What do Tavis Smiley and Pat Buchanan Have in Common?

2012-01-09T07:17:00.001-08:00

Tavis Smiley and Pat Buchanan have both paid a huge price for their words.

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Dr. Boyce: MSNBC Suspends Pat Buchanan - That's the Least They Can Do

2012-01-08T13:23:00.001-08:00

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Deported Black Teen Returned to Be the United States

2012-01-06T06:32:00.001-08:00

Jakadrien Turner is coming back home after being accidentally deported to Colombia.

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Was the Mistakenly Deported Team Actually a Victim or Did She Compound the Lie?

2012-01-05T06:44:00.001-08:00

Was Jakadrien Turner really a victim or is there something more to her story? One legal mind says that there probably is.

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Missing Black Teen Found - She Was Accidentally Deported

2012-01-04T13:02:00.001-08:00

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Yvette Carnell: President Obama Says He Kept His Campaign Promises - I Disagree

2012-01-04T08:11:00.001-08:00

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FAMU's Board Puts Together a Plan to Stop Hazing on Campus

2012-01-03T06:23:00.001-08:00

The death of Robert Champion has led FAMU's Board of Trustees to act.

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Dr. Boyce: Couple Who Died Fighting for Civil Rights Deserves to be Honored

2011-12-30T10:50:00.001-08:00

Harry and Henriette Moore were the first couple to die in the struggle for Civil Rights.

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Yvette Carnell: Why Stanley Crouch is Wrong about Black People and Soul Food

2011-12-29T11:56:00.001-08:00

Yvette Carnell explains why Stanley Crouch's approach to the soul food issue is sad and just a wee bit igorant.

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Could FAMU End Up Losing It's Accreditation?

2011-12-29T10:15:00.001-08:00

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Mrs. Botswana Hears Back after Speaking Out Against Discrimination at the Mrs. World Pageant

2011-12-27T16:15:00.001-08:00

Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses gets a response after she accused the Mrs. World Pageant of discriminating against black women.

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Yvette Carnell: The Blackest TV Ads of 2011

2011-12-27T11:53:00.001-08:00

Yvette Carnell lays out the race to the bottom as she counts down the blackest television ads of 2011.

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Woman Who Sent Fake WMDs and Anti-Semitic Monkey to Politician is Shot Dead by Police

2011-12-26T15:36:00.001-08:00

Jameela Barnette seemed to be very upset with the Jewish community when she died.

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Dr. Julianne Malveaux Applauds President Obama for His Recent Victory

2011-12-26T07:50:00.001-08:00

Dr. Julianne Malveaux is giving President Obama credit for a job well done.

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The Media Ruins the Christmas Surprise for Sasha and Malia

2011-12-24T18:24:00.001-08:00

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Fox News Calls Pres. Obama "a Skinny Ghetto Crackhead"

2011-12-23T10:59:00.001-08:00

Brent Bozell of Fox News felt the need to compare Pres. Obama to a "Skinny Ghetto Crackhead." Wow.

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Dr. Boyce: What I'd Like to Get Black People for Christmas

2011-12-23T07:38:00.001-08:00

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Sources Say Michelle Obama Wanted the $4 Million Hawaiian Vacation; Barack Wanted Something Local

2011-12-22T12:15:00.001-08:00

It seems that Michelle and Barack are not in agreement about how to spend their family vacation.

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Cartoon Character Depicted as Being Lynched in a Middle School Newsletter

2011-12-22T06:59:00.001-08:00

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Mitt Romney Says He Would Deport Pres. Obama's Uncle

2011-12-22T05:39:00.001-08:00

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Yvette Carnell: JC Watts' Endorsement of Newt Gingrich is Horrible Political Calculus

2011-12-20T14:19:00.001-08:00

Yvette Carnell from Your Black World does an interesting breakdown of the political shenanigans of Black Republican JC Watts.

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Dr. Boyce: President of Republican Group Says "Black President Snorts Crack" on Twitter

2011-12-20T07:16:00.001-08:00

Cassie Wright, head of the College Republicans at The University of Texas seems to think that being black means that you snort crack.

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Mrs. Botswana Speaks Out about Black Women Being Left out of the 2011 Mrs. Universe Pageant

2011-12-19T19:45:00.001-08:00

The 2010 - 2011 Mrs. Botswana, Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses, writes about the exclusion of black women from the lists of finalists and judges at the 2011 Mrs. University pageant.

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Gunman Targets Managers in Rampage Shooting

2011-12-19T17:46:00.001-08:00

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Sasha and Malia are NOT Allowed to Use Facebook

2011-12-18T09:00:00.001-08:00

The Obamas aren't going to allow Sasha and Malia to use Facebook.

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Beautiful: The Obama Release their Family Photo

2011-12-16T06:47:00.001-08:00

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How to Deal with Your Child's Teacher Without Being Confrontational

2011-12-15T22:15:00.001-08:00

Miranda Kincaid speaks with Dr. Boyce Watkins about how to have a successful relationship with your child's teacher.

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Nida Khan: What If Newt Gingrich Were a Black Man?

2011-12-15T18:20:00.001-08:00

Nida Khan asks whether America would respond to Newt Gingrich in the same way if he were a black man....what do you think?

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Mother Charged with Indecency for Breastfeeding Her Baby

2011-12-15T13:27:00.001-08:00

Simone dos Santos has been charged as a criminal for doing something that every mother might want to do.....breastfeeding her child.

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Malcolm X's Daughter Arrested for Failing to Repay Restitution

2011-12-15T11:32:00.001-08:00

Malcolm X's daughter Malikah is in serious trouble for an incident related to the woman she robbed a few months ago.

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FAMU Marching Band Being Accused of Fraud During Hazing Investigations

2011-12-14T12:29:00.001-08:00

Florida A&M's Band is under investigation for alleged fraud. After that student was killed during the hazing incident last week, the situation just keeps getting deeper.

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Dr. Boyce: Tea Partiers, Skunks and a Mixed-Race President - Were they Over the Line in their Insults?

2011-12-12T17:45:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce Watkins and Yvette Carnell discuss the recent portrayal of President Obama as a skunk (half black, half white and stinky).

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Does Hollywood Drive Black Men Crazy?

2011-12-12T12:40:00.001-08:00

When you think about the crazy antics of Martin Lawrence, Katt Williams, Dave Chappelle and others, you have to ask: Does Hollywood make black men go crazy? Dr. Boyce Watkins and Yvette Carnell try to answer this question.

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Tea Party Portrays President Obama as a Mixed-Race Skunk on Racist Website

2011-12-12T10:11:00.001-08:00

President Obama is being portrayed as a "half-white, half black and stinky" skunk in a racist new website by the Tea Party

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The Right Wing Stalkers of Sasha and Malia Obama

2011-12-11T16:31:00.001-08:00

Sasha and Malia Obama apparently have a slew of haters who follow their every move.

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Basketball Team Suspended for Chanting the N-Word Before Every Game

2011-12-10T16:20:00.001-08:00

Tyra Batts was suspended from her basketball team for speaking out against the team's tradition of yelling the "n-word" before every game. Now, the entire team has been suspended.

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Is Obama a True Liberal On Reproductive Rights? Also, Should Men Have Any Say in the Process Whatsoever?

2011-12-10T08:38:00.001-08:00

Yvette Carnell and Dr. Boyce Watkins discuss President Obama's recent decision not to support the sale of the Plan B pill over the counter to women under the age of 17. They also allow Yvette Carnell to respond to the recent article by Deborrah Cooper, who says that men should have no say in the reproductive process after conception.

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Dr. Boyce: Newt Gingrich Calls Obama “The Best Food Stamp President in History”

2011-12-08T08:29:00.001-08:00

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Raynard Jackson: Cain Was Not Able

2011-12-08T06:10:00.001-08:00

Raynard Jackson, a Republican, believes that Herman Cain was simply not up to the test.

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Woman Writes Open Letter of Apology to President Obama for Not Supporting His Healthcare Plan

2011-12-07T19:17:00.001-08:00

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Yvette Carnell: Should Fathers Be Allowed to Opt Out of Child Support?

2011-12-07T16:28:00.001-08:00

Yvette Carnell asks whether men should have more reproductive rights.

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Al Duncan: Should Michael Eric Dyson Be Teaching a Class on Jay-Z?

2011-12-07T14:52:00.001-08:00

Al Duncan asks whether Michael Eric Dyson Shoudl be offering a class on Jay-Z.

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Ryan Mack: A Poor Man's Appeal to Black Corporate America

2011-12-07T14:43:00.001-08:00

Ryan Mack argues that black people should do more for the homeless and impoverished.

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NAACP Takes Voter ID Racism Issue to the United Nations

2011-12-06T08:06:00.001-08:00

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Donald Trump Says that Black People Have No Role Models

2011-12-06T06:05:00.001-08:00

Donald Trump seems to believe that black people have no role models. Just a reminder of how intelligent he is.

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Dr. Jennifer Caudle: What Does the Howard University HIV/AIDS Incident Say about Our Fight Against STDs?

2011-12-05T08:19:00.001-08:00

The case of William Brawner, the HIV positive student at Howard University, sent shock waves through the black community. He knew he had HIV, but kept having unprotected sex. What do incidents like this one mean for the black community? Dr. Jennifer Caudle helps break it down.

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Herman Cain Expected to Endorse Newt Gingrich

2011-12-05T07:32:00.001-08:00

After his decline, Herman Cain is expected to give his backing to Newt Gingrich.

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Dr. Julianne Malveaux Speaks on the Consequences of Bullying Among Our Children

2011-12-05T07:06:00.001-08:00

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If a Woman Has the Right to Choose to Have a Child, Can the Man Choose Not to Pay?

2011-12-05T06:36:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce Watkins and relationship therapist George James discuss the concept of the "Financial abortion."

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Dr. Boyce Watkins: It's Time For Black People to Own Our Own "Stuff"

2011-12-04T20:45:00.001-08:00

Lawrence Watkins and Tre Baker from Ujamaa Deals are paving the way for a new paradigm of black economic thought.

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9-Yr Old Boy Accused of Sexual Harassment for Calling His Teacher "Cute"

2011-12-04T19:27:00.001-08:00

Emanyea Lockett is in serious trouble for finding his teacher attractive. But does he deserve to be suspended and given a two day suspension?

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Dr. Boyce Video: How Do We Stop Diabetes in the Black Community?

2011-12-03T15:06:00.001-08:00

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Dr. Boyce: Should Vanessa Long Be Standing By Her Man or Should She Have Continued with the Divorce?

2011-12-02T17:08:00.001-08:00

Does her decision to stand by her man make Vanessa Long a hero, a victim or both?

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Bishop Eddie Long's Wife Withdraws Divorce Petition Just Hours After Filing

2011-12-02T12:23:00.001-08:00

It looks like Vanessa Long is having second thoughts about her husband.

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Eddie Long's Wife Files for Divorce

2011-12-02T09:56:00.001-08:00

Vanessa Long, after enduring a ton of craziness from her husband, Bishop Eddie Long, is finally hitting the road.

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Dr. Boyce: How Oprah Helped to Fuel the HIV Epidemic in Black America

2011-12-01T09:41:00.001-08:00

Did Oprah Winfrey's show about Living on the Downlow play a role in the spread of HIV/AIDS in the black community?

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Church in KY Says Interracial Couples Can't Join

2011-12-01T08:02:00.001-08:00

The Gulnare Freewill Baptist Church in Pike County doesn’t seem to believe much in free will - interracial couples can't join.

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Obama Administration Fact Sheet: Today is World AIDS Day

2011-12-01T07:33:00.001-08:00

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Black Student Refuses to Take Down His Confederate Flag

2011-11-30T17:52:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-30T12:10:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-30T09:52:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-30T09:28:00.001-08:00

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

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

2011-11-29T16:11:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-29T07:59:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-29T07:05:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-28T16:23:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-28T07:02:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-28T06:50:00.001-08:00

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

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Woman Writes An Open Letter of Apology to the Black Man

2011-11-27T22:04:00.001-08:00

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

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Company Puts Out a Sign that Says "No Hiring Until Obama is Gone"

2011-11-26T13:27:00.001-08:00

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HBCU Bands Under Increased Scrutiny After Hazing Death of Student

2011-11-26T12:32:00.001-08:00

The death of FAMU band member Robert Champion is leading to calls for reform of HBCU bands.

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Dr. Boyce: Fighting the Battle Against Black Male Underachievement in Your Own Family

2011-11-26T07:16:00.001-08:00

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Dr. Boyce: Was Quest Love Wrong for Playing "Lyin Ass Bitch" for Michele Bachmann? Yes, He Was

2011-11-25T07:11:00.001-08:00

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Mayor Says that the Drinking Water is Causing Spike in Number of Gay Men in His Town

2011-11-25T05:17:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-21T21:51:00.001-08:00

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How Do You Go from South Central to Princeton? Just Ask Dominique Reese

2011-11-21T20:53:00.001-08:00

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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Amazing Video of Barack Obama in 1991 Doing a "Black History Minute" Segment

2011-11-20T07:28:00.001-08:00

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Police Caught on Camera Pepper Spraying Peaceful Student Protesters at UC Davis

2011-11-19T16:28:00.001-08:00

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Could NBA Players Create Their Own League?

2011-11-19T13:58:00.001-08:00

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Dr. Wilmer Leon: Herman Cain Has a Serious Problem

2011-11-19T07:12:00.001-08:00

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

2011-11-18T06:29:00.001-08:00

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

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Mother Outraged After 7, 8 Yr Old Kids Arrested, Jailed After School Bus Fight

2011-11-17T06:43:00.001-08:00

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7 and 8 Year Olds Handcuffed, Jailed After Fight on a School Bus

2011-11-17T06:28:00.001-08:00

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Writer Asks Why Black People Forgive R. Kelly but Not Sandusky

2011-11-16T21:53:00.001-08:00

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Herman Cain Accuser Says Gloria Cain "Doesn't Know Her Man"

2011-11-16T19:41:00.001-08:00

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Dr. Boyce: It's Time for Black Scholars to Get Off the Academic Plantation

2011-11-16T13:46:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce Watkins discusses why black scholars must find a new paradigm for achievement and stop allowing their activities to be controlled by others.

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