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.
Natyyo Gray: Police Officer Charged with Murder After Allegedly Punching One-Year Old Daughter in the Face
Natyyo Gray is in deep trouble after the police officer's daughter was punched and beaten to death.
Tyler Perry Accused of Fueling His Empire with Drug Money
It appears that Tyler Perry has a few more enemies these days, but money tends to do that.
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:
Comedian Patrice O'neal Dies at the age of 41
RIP to actor Patrice O'neal. He was only 41 years old when he died, so all of us have to watch our health.
Boy's Parents Sue After Dead Son's Brain Put on Display without Their Permission
A jury has awarded a settlement of over one million dollars to a New York City family after finding out that the morgue put their son's brain on display without their permission. Jesse Jerome Shipley was 17 years old when he died in a car crash. The parents had no idea that their son's brain was being put out for the public to see after his death.
A mere coincidence led to the discovery, as one of the classmates of Jesse's 14-year old sister saw the brain during a class field trip to the mortuary. The brain had his name on it, which led to the identification. Jesse's sister had been in the car crash that killed her brother, and went home to tell her parents.
The parents held a second burial for their son's brain.
Monday, November 28, 2011
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 Penn State 11–Year Old Sex Abuse Victim
I don’t know your name, but I know your face. I don’t know your journey, but I know where you are. I am your brother!
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Family of Dead FAMU Band Member Plans to Sue the University
The family of Robert Champion, the band member who died at FAMU in a hazing-related incident, said that they plan to sue the university.
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.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
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
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