People took a stand for this elderly woman in Atlanta who was about to lose her home.
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.
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:
November 29, 2011
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.
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.
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.
The Money Mentor: How Corporations Play with Your Mind at Christmas
Dr. Boyce Watkins and Lorillia Brown-Phillips, “The Money Mentor” discuss how Cyber Monday and Black Friday are meant to play with your heads.
November 27, 2011
November 26, 2011
HBCU Bands Under Increased Scrutiny After Hazing Death of Student
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.
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.
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.
November 20, 2011
November 19, 2011
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.
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.
