Howard Stern Dogs Oprah For Kissing “Will & Jada’s Butt”
June 29, 2010
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Howard Stern Dogs Oprah For Kissing “Will & Jada’s Butt”
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Should Black People Stop Watching BET?
June 28, 2010
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Why there should be a black backlash against BET
10:43 AM on 06/28/2010
OPINION – Through the years, the BET Awards have become a staple of unhealthy and counter-productive broken black family fun…
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Black News – 6/28/10
June 28, 2010
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Are Email and Social Networking Hurting Your Regular Relationships?
5:29 AMJun 28
Source: BV Black Spin
In an episode of my show, "Dr. Boyce Watkins on AOL Black Voices," we discussed whether or not traditional relationships end up being threatened with the advent of email, Facebook, texting and all the other things that keep people connected. The … Read More
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Teena Marie: Black Music’s White Darling
1:11 AMJun 28
Source: Blackvoices Main
Teena Marie is by far the queen of blue-eyed soul! A protégé of the late Rick James, who she recorded the classic R&B duet ‘Fire and Desire’ with, Marie never imagined she would have a career that would span more than three decades. "We were … Read More
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Life Beyond the Bounds
12:34 AMJun 28
Source: BV Wellness
Your Daily Affirmation for Monday, June 28, 2010: Today I take time to experience Life beyond the bounds of my routine. I take full advantage of the wonderful spectrum of opportunities Life offers me to live, learn, love and laugh. Today I choose to … Read More
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Alicia Keys Crowned Artist of Decade at ‘BET Awards ’10′
11:59 PMJun 27
Source: Blackvoices Main
BET celebrated it’s tenth anniversary of the BET Awards in style on June 27. The show, which took place live from Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium, featured some very special surprise performances. For 12-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, the … Read More
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American Black Film Festival Announces 2010 Winners
4:00 PMJun 27
Source: BV on Movies
Film Life’s 14th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced the winners of their independent film awards at the Lincoln Theatre on June 26, 2010. The event was hosted by director Robert Townsend. … Read More
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Dwyane Wade’s Divorce Is Finalized, but Not Fully Resolved
12:11 PMJun 27
Source: BV on Sports
OK, I’m not one to get in to whether Dwyane Wade or any other celebrity athlete is able to remain married when we all know that the chances of a 20-something-year-old NBA star staying happily married are about as good as Glenn Beck joining the Nation … Read More
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No, Oprah Winfrey’s Contest Didn’t Cheat for the Black Woman
7:08 AMJun 27
Source: BV on Money
Oprah Winfrey is running a contest called "My Own Show Contest," which helps Oprah-wannabes compete for a chance to have their own show on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). The contest is a great promotional tool for the new network, built on the … Read More
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Recapping Day 3 Of The American Black Film Festival
4:00 PMJun 26
Source: BV on Movies
After starting Day 1 of the 14th American Black Film Festival with the premiere and opening of ‘Takers,’ and followed with a screening of ‘Legacy’ which starred ABFF 2010 Ambassador Idris Elba on Day 2, Day 3 was packed with lots of excited and star … Read More
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The Latest in Black News – 6/26/10
June 26, 2010
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Press Rewind — Jay-Z’s Worst Interview Fails, …
Teen Kicked Out of Jury Duty for Wearing Kanye …
VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: One on One with Idris Elba at …
5 Reasons America Could Win the 2010 World Cup
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Press Rewind — Jay-Z’s Worst Interview Fails, Top 10 Pointless Rap Videos + More
9:00 AMJun 26
Source: theBVX.com
Jay-Z might be trying to age gracefully in hip-hop, but he’s still clumsy when it comes to answering questions. This round up of his biggest interview fails include flubs on Oprah and Letterman, as well as a cliche explanation of why it’s cool to use … Read More
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Obama and Fatherhood: "No Excuses Applies to You Too"
8:13 AMJun 26
Source: BV Black Spin
One of the primary slogans being used by the White House to express President Barack Obama’s most recent fatherhood initiative is the term "no excuses." I agree Mr. President, there should be no excuses. Rather than seeing fatherhood to be the … Read More
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Mariah Carey Sued for $30,000 in Vet Bills
8:08 AMJun 26
Source: BV on Money
Singer Mariah Carey is reportedly being sued for $30,000 in vet bills. The singer, like quite a few celebrities, tends to spend heavy on her pets, which led to a massive $38,000 bill, with Carey paying only $8,000. I can’t imagine Carey not having … Read More
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Mel’isa Morgan: R&B Veteran Not Invited to Prince’s BET Awards Tribute
11:11 PMJun 25
Source: Blackvoices Main
A bevy of music stars are on tap to perform a tribute to Prince during Sunday night’s BET Awards. One singer who will not be there serenading the well-heeled industry crowd is Mel’isa Morgan – the only powerhouse vocalist to hit the top of the … Read More
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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: One on One with Idris Elba at American Black Film Festival
9:09 PMJun 25
Source: BV on Movies
Black Voices caught up to actor Idris Elba for an exclusive interview during the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival, which is taking place in South Beach, Miami this weekend. The British thespian has morphed into one of Black Hollywood’s most … Read More
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Racist Graffiti in Tennessee Dims Vacation Home Dreams
7:00 PMJun 25
Source: BV Black Spin
All Deborah and Kenneth Boyd were looking for was an undeveloped lot to build a vacation home on. Instead, the couple finds themselves at the center of an ugly racial attack that has shocked the small community of Lebanon in central Tennessee. Just … Read More
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Hot or Not: Alicia Keys
5:35 PMJun 25
Source: BV on Style
Alicia Keys and her growing baby bump performed today on Good Morning America. Alicia showed off her tummy and legs in this casual khaki romper accented with a brown belt. She decided to accessorize with a pair of over-sized bangles and hoop … Read More
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5 Reasons America Could Win the 2010 World Cup
4:30 PMJun 25
Source: theBVX.com
Four years ago, this would’ve sounded far-fetched but now we’re not afraid to say it — the mens American soccer team has a real shot at winning the 2010 World Cup. Don’t just take our word for it, check our five reasons why the US might hoist the … Read More
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Congressman says minorities are “not good American People”
June 25, 2010
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Congressman says minorities are “not good American People”
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Your Black News – 6/25/10
June 25, 2010
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Nas Can’t Afford Kelis’ Home: Plans to Sell Soon
8:28 AMJun 25
Source: BV on Money
The divorce between the rapper Nas and his wife Kelis has been an interesting and fascinating tale of intense love and bitter anger. They say there’s a thin line between love and hate, and no one shows this better than Nas and Kelis. Well, the story … Read More
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A Force For Good in the Workplace
12:34 AMJun 25
Source: BV Wellness
Your Daily Affirmation for Friday, June 25, 2010: Today I set my intentions to be the giver and the receiver of positivity in the workplace. I offer kind thoughts, constructive comments and positive energy without condition and regardless of how … Read More
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Hip-Hop, Lil Boosie, Six Murders and Commercialized Homicide
12:18 AMJun 25
Source: BV on Money
The rapper Lil Boosie (aka Torrance Hatch) has been hit with some serious allegations involving drugs, murder and all kinds of other nasty activity. We reported Lil Boosie’s situation recently here on AOL Black Voices and should update by noting that … Read More
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New York Woman Says Cops Knocked Her Eye Out
10:03 PMJun 24
Source: Blackvoices Main
Jacqueline Deravin is a disabled former jail guard. She says that police knocked one of her eyes out of its socket. Officers are telling a different story, stating that Deravin pulled out a 12-gauge shotgun saying, "Nobody’s going to leave here … Read More
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The 2010 NBA Draft –10 Guys You Need To Know About Before the First Pick
6:31 PMJun 24
Source: theBVX.com
By now, you already know about the first five guys that are (probably) going to be picked in the NBA Draft tonight. John Wall (pictured), Evan Turner, Derrick Favors, Wesley Johnson and DeMarcus Cousins have been covered to death by ESPN, Sports … Read More
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Report: Tiger’s Wife About to Rein in $750 Million in Divorce Settlement
6:08 PMJun 24
Source: BV on Money
Radaronline is reporting that Tiger Woods’ divorce is about to be signed and finalized. The most shocking part of the report is that there are claims that Woods’ wife is set to get $750 million out of the settlement. There is no clear indication of … Read More
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Around the Web — Nas Owes Kelis Again, Curren$y’s LP Dated + More
6:00 PMJun 24
Source: theBVX.com
The ongoing child and spousal support payment issues between Nas and Kelis have been further compounded, as Nas is behind by more than $50,000 in payments on the home where Kelis reside. [XXL] … Read More
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Check Out Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman in ‘Red’ Trailer
5:40 PMJun 24
Source: BV on Movies
Summit Entertainment has released the trailer for ‘Red,’ which stars Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, Morgan Freeman and John Malkovich. Based on the DC Comics title, the film centers on Frank Moses (Willis), a former black-ops CIA agent who is now living … Read More
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CNN Anderson Cooper on June 22: BP Blowout Preventer Was Leaking
June 24, 2010
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CNN Anderson Cooper on June 22: BP Blowout Preventer Was Leaking
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Rick Ross Sued by the Real Ricky Ross
June 23, 2010
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by Dr. Boyce Watkins
I never bought into the hype that Rick Ross was a fraud. Everyone seemed to feel that because he was found to have been a corrections officer in a previous life, that he somehow violated the oath which says that rappers have to be criminals in order to sell records. I don’t know how true or false the rumors happen to be, but the fact is that I never cared.
However, when I found out that there is reason to believe that the rapper Rick Ross took his name from the notorious drug dealer "Freeway" Ricky Ross, I thought to myself, "This is just stupid. Why can’t the brother just be himself?"
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Black Businesswoman Danielle Douglas and Dr. Boyce Talk Business
June 23, 2010
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Black Businesswoman Danielle Douglas and Dr. Boyce Watkins Discuss Business
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Suge Knight, Single Mothers, Rev. Al, Obama and More – 6/22/10
June 22, 2010
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Suge Knight, Kanye West: Lawsuit, Guns and Money
- It appears that Kanye West and the infamous Marion "Suge" Knight are getting together to work out … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 22nd 2010 6:36PM | Comments (0)
How Love and Money Mix and How You Can Do it the Right Way
- I did the interview below on CNN Radio this week about love and money. Most of us know the feeling … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 22nd 2010 4:45PM | Comments (1)
Black Single Mothers and Dating: What’s It Really Like?
- In this episode of ‘Dr Boyce Watkins on AOL Black Voices,’ we discuss black single mothers … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 22nd 2010 3:54PM | Comments (0)
Should Facebook Be Held Accountable for Murders by Members?
- A man was sent to prison after he did the unthinkable: He pretended to be a teenager, lured a young … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 22nd 2010 3:42PM | Comments (1)
Rev. Al Sharpton and Dr. Boyce Discuss the Plight of the Black Male
- Every week, I speak with Rev. Al Sharpton on various issues that affect the African American … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 22nd 2010 9:45AM | Comments (6)
Obama’s Fatherhood.gov Commercial: Too Feminine for Black Men?
- On Father’s Day, I wrote about the immense thrill of being a dad. This is one of the reasons I … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 22nd 2010 9:30AM | Comments (8)
BP Chooses a Black Man to Head its Claims Process
- "BP is paying all the bills right now," Darryl Willis, the vice president of resources for BP … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 22nd 2010 7:50AM | Comments (1)
Son of Dallas Police Chief Suspected in Killing a Cop
- Investigators are saying that the 27-year-old son of Dallas Police Chief David Brown shot and … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 21st 2010 8:38PM | Comments (2)
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Is Obama’s Fatherhood Commercial Too Feminine for Black Men?
June 22, 2010
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Obama’s fatherhood.gov commercial is, shall we say, not the most masculine thing in the world. ;
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BP Chooses a Black Man to Head It’s Claims Process: What Do You Think?
June 22, 2010
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Darryl Willis has been chosen by BP to head the claims process. ;
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Dr. Boyce Watkins Talks About “President Obama’s father’s day speech” with Rev. Al Sharpton on Keeping it Real.
June 22, 2010
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Dr. Boyce Watkins Talks About Immigration with Dr. Alan Aja and Dr. R. L’Heureux Lewis on AOL Black Voices
June 22, 2010
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Dr. Boyce Watkins Talks About Immigration with Dr. Alan Aja and Dr. R. L’Heureux Lewis on AOL Black Voices
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Dr. Boyce Watkins Talks About Social Issues with Dr. Marc Lamont Hill and Lola Adesioye on AOL Black Voices
June 22, 2010
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Dr. Boyce Watkins Talks About Social Issues with Dr. Marc Lamont Hill and Lola Adesioye on AOL Black Voices
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Dr. Boyce Watkins Talks About NAACP and Wells Fargo with Faye Anderson on AOL Black Voices
June 22, 2010
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Dr. Boyce Watkins Talks About NAACP and Wells Fargo ; with Faye Anderson
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Dr. Boyce Watkins Talks About Single Parenting with Tamika Mallory and Alexis Stodghill on AOL Black Voices
June 22, 2010
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Dr. Boyce Watkins Talks About Single Parenting with Tamika Mallory and Alexis Stodghill on AOL Black Voices
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Rapper Fat Joe Questioned in Sexual Assault
June 22, 2010
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by Dr. Boyce Watkins, AOL Black Voices
The rapper Fat Joe was detained by police Sunday night after he and his entourage were accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Madison, Wisconsin. According to TMZ, the woman is 33-years old and claims the assault occurred in a Cadillac Limousine after a concert at the Orpheum Theater.
Fat Joe (a.k.a.Joseph Antonio Cartagena) and his entourage were held for questioning, but he was released and not arrested. The details of the case are still being sorted out in the investigation. Relative to most artists, Fat Joe doesn’t get into very much trouble. The 39-year old married father of two has not, to my knowledge been accused of any sexual assault, so I’d be surprised if he waited this long to get started. He has been arrested in some of the typical rapper non-sense in the past: In 1998, he and the deceased rapper Big Pun were arrested for assaulting a man with a baseball bat and stealing his gold chain. I’m not even going to try to explain that one.
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Dallas Police Chief’s Son Accused of Killing a Cop
June 22, 2010
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The Dallas Chief of Police’s son is accused of killing a police officer.
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The Latest from AOL – 6/21/10
June 22, 2010
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Son of Dallas Police Chief Suspected in Killing a Cop
- Investigators are saying that they believe that the 27-year old son of Dallas Police Chief David … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 21st 2010 8:38PM | Comments (0)
Is Obama’s Mortgage Modification Program Failing?
- More than 1/3 of the 1.24 million borrowers who’ve enrolled in President Obama’s mortgage … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 21st 2010 8:07PM | Comments (0)
Michael Jackson’s Estate Earned $783 Million Since His Death
- Since his sudden heart attack last year, Michael Jackson has raked in big money. In the last year, … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 21st 2010 2:50PM | Comments (3)
Will Tiger Woods’ Video Game Sell Like it Did in the Past?
- Tiger Woods 2011 has gotten outstanding reviews from critics, who say that the game presents a … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 21st 2010 2:11PM | Comments (1)
Hallmark Greeting Card Gets Accused of Corporate Racism
- I’ve seen misunderstandings in my day and then I’ve seen mega-misunderstandings. The most recent … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 21st 2010 2:04PM | Comments (2)
How to Save Your Money: 5 Steps to Getting it Right
- This week, I’ve been busy shooting an MSNBC special on money management. So, because this is on my … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 21st 2010 11:29AM | Comments (2)
Financial Lovemaking: AOL BV Poll Results on Black Women, Dating
- Last week, I had to step back to make sure I wasn’t creating a firestorm with the article I wrote … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 21st 2010 10:04AM | Comments (0)
Black Businesswoman Danielle Douglas and Dr. Boyce Talk Business
- Danielle Douglas is not your typical businesswoman. She has climbed the corporate ladder, with … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 21st 2010 7:06AM | Comments (2)
Tiger Woods Sex Scandals Cost Him $25 Million in Endorsements
- It’s being reported that the company which represents golf superstar Tiger Woods lost $4.6 million … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 19th 2010 10:21PM | Comments (4)
Black Scholar: Black Athletes Exploited Physically, Intellectually by NCAA
- Professor Billy Hawkins of The University of Georgia has released a controversial new book that … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 19th 2010 2:33PM | Comments (17)
Dr. Boyce and Lady Drama Discuss Wendy Williams, Hip-Hop and More
- I have a great deal of respect for Lady Drama, aka Ebony Garris. Lady Drama, in case you don’t … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 19th 2010 12:10AM | Comments (2)
Foreclosure Epidemic Hits Minority Communities Hardest
- A recent study by the Center for Responsible Lending has confirmed what you probably already … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 18th 2010 4:04PM | Comments (20)
Black Republican: King’s Statement About Obama Favoring Blacks Was Right
- Isaiah McGee, an Iowa-based African American commentator, businessman and politician, is a … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 18th 2010 3:02PM | Comments (27)
The Black Church Keeps Black Women Single and Lonely?
- In my book "Financial Lovemaking 101," one of the topics of discussion is the economic benefit of … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 18th 2010 11:24AM | Comments (140)
Parliament-Funkadelic Guitarist Garry Shider Dies
- Garry Shider, the musical director for Parliament-Funkadelic, was known for having the funkiest … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 18th 2010 10:27AM | Comments (10)
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Your African American News – 6/21/10
June 21, 2010
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- Obama steps up fatherhood advocacy with new mentoring initiative
- Rights group calls to halt Zimbabwe diamond trade
- Mary J. Blige debuts clothing line In New York
- Nigerian president vows fair elections in 2011
- LA teacher makes algebra cool with a hip-hop beat
- Are American schools returning to segregation?
- Black police officers say punch was justified
- Steffans, Studdard set for TV One’s ‘Life After’
- Why Jesse Jackson is still fighting
- Prosecutor: 12-year-old killed for being young and Black
- Nelson Mandela pleased with impact of World Cup on South Africa
- Grand jury decides against reopening McNair case
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Consider Being a Black Entrepreneur
June 21, 2010
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Danielle Douglas tells you how in an interview with Dr. Boyce on AOL Black Voices. ;
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Tiger’s Lost $25 Million for his Cheating So far
June 20, 2010
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Tiger Woods Sex Scandals Cost Him $25 Million in Endorsements
- It’s being reported that the company which represents golf superstar Tiger Woods lost $4.6 million … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 19th 2010 10:21PM | Comments (0)
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Your Black News – 6/19/10
June 19, 2010
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Holly Robinson Peete is a Beautiful Humanitarian
9:16 AMJun 19
Source: BV Wellness
Anyone who recalls the days when she was down on ’21 Jump Street,’ solving minor youth-based crimes with the likes of Johnny Depp and Richard Grieco (whatever happened to that guy?) will remember one thing about Holly Robinson Peete. Her timeless … Read More
‘So Strong’: The Return of Jonathan Butler
8:08 AMJun 19
Source: Blackvoices Main
A long way from Capetown, where he was born and raised before becoming an international superstar and spending nearly 20 years in England, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter-guitarist-producer Jonathan Butler is back and stronger than ever with his … Read More
A Long Convo with Charlie Murphy
6:00 AMJun 19
Source: Blackvoices Main
From Vibe: From the outside looking in it would appear that after over 20 years in the business Charlie Murphy finally has it all. Probably best known from his work on The Chappelle Show, (and especially his hilarious recollections of 80s run-ins … Read More
Dr. Boyce and Lady Drama Discuss Wendy Williams, Hip Hop and More
12:10 AMJun 19
Source: BV on Money
I have a great deal of respect for Lady Drama, aka Ebony Garris. Lady Drama, in case you don’t know, was the person who ran Bossip.com for quite a while. She’s the celebrity gossip queen of the Internet and probably the next Wendy Williams. … Read More
Catching Up With ‘Me and Mrs. Jones’ Soul Singer Billy Paul
6:16 PMJun 18
Source: Blackvoices Main
In 1972, soul legend Billy Paul hit the jackpot with his number-one single, ‘Me and Mrs. Jones,’ which earned him a Grammy award. Already known for his taste of music which ranged from jazz to R&B to ballads, his follow up song would be the … Read More
Notable/Quotable: Robin Quivers Weighing In On Gabourey Sidibe’s Obesity
6:06 PMJun 18
Source: BV Newswire
"People are being naïve when they say, ‘Oh, it’s great that she has this attitude.’ This girl is in trouble and people want to deny that. We have an epidemic of obesity in the black community, especially among black women." — Radio … Read More
Around the Web — Diddy on ‘Entourage’, Rappers Talk Lil Kim Vs. Nicki Minaj + More
5:30 PMJun 18
Source: theBVX.com
Diddy will be joining Mike Tyson and Lenny Kravitz among the list of celebs that are set to guest star on the seventh season of HBO’s "Entourage". Recently, Diddy went racing with executive producer, Mark Wahlberg in Long Beach. [Hip-Hop Wired] … Read More
Foreclosure Epidemic Hits Minority Communities The Hardest: Center For Responsible Lending
4:04 PMJun 18
Source: BV Black Spin
A recent study by the Center for Responsible Lending has confirmed what you probably already knew: African Americans were significantly more affected by foreclosure than whites. The study shows that although whites make up the majority of … Read More
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Dancing Brazilian Baby
June 17, 2010
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Black News from TheGrio – 6/17/10
June 17, 2010
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SC Dems hearing protest over Greene primary win
By theGrio
12:23 PM on 06/17/2010
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Greene’s surprise victory spawned a number of queries into how the unemployed military veteran who lives with his father won the primary, despite raising no money and mounting no campaign….
Contract: MJ doc requested lifesaving gear, nurse
By theGrio
11:35 AM on 06/17/2010
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The doctor has pleaded not guilty to an involuntary manslaughter charge in Michael Jackson’s death…
Soccer star has USA on his chest, Haiti in his heart
By theGrio
10:32 AM on 06/17/2010
IRENE, South Africa (AP) – Though Jozy Altidore was born in New Jersey and spent his entire life in the U.S., his connection to Haiti is so strong he’s considered playing there…
Racist land rules divide a Maryland community
By theGrio
9:55 AM on 06/17/2010
VIDEO – A Maryland community is seeking to remove racist language from their historical documents, but some residents would prefer to keep it…
New study suggests men may be designed to cheat
By theGrio
9:41 AM on 06/17/2010
VIDEO – Scientists say men don’t have to cheat, but they do have to work harder at staying faithful….
Slaves who built Capitol building honored
By theGrio
9:25 AM on 06/17/2010
WASHINGTON (AP) – African-American slaves sweated in the summer heat and shivered in the winter’s cold while helping to build the U.S. Capitol…
Bush pledges to help USC fight NCAA sanctions
By theGrio
8:21 AM on 06/17/2010
METAIRIE, La. (AP) – Though Reggie Bush admitted no wrongdoing he did express regret on Wednesday over his involvement in an NCAA probe that resulted in major sanctions…
Attorney: No funeral for actor Gary Coleman
By theGrio
7:12 AM on 06/17/2010
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Coleman said in a 1999 will that he wanted to be remembered in a wake conducted by people who had no financial ties to him…
Black Republican faces Strom Thurmond’s son in SC runoff
By theGrio
4:59 PM on 06/16/2010
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – There are black men in the White House and at the helm of the GOP, but there hasn’t been a black Republican congressman since J.C. Watts retired…
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Wrong Medication Causes Female Inmate To Suffers Painful Blisters On Her Body
June 16, 2010
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Female Inmate Given Wrong Medication Suffers Painful Blisters On Her Body
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Dr. Boyce Watkins and Rev. Al Sharpton Talk About The Black Music Industry and Other Current Event
June 16, 2010
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Dr. Boyce Watkins and Rev. Al Sharpton Talk About The Black Music Industry and Other Current Event
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The Latest from Dr. Boyce – 6/15/10
June 15, 2010
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Rev. Al Sharpton and I are going to be on MSNBC Thursday morning at 10 am – don’t forget that you can also hear us on his radio show every Monday at 1:15 pm EST (SharptonTalk.net). Also, to all the high school graduates out there, I want to encourage you to do the following: 1) Value education more than anything – it’s probably the most important thing you’ll ever have (so get as much of it as you can), 2) Pursue your goals relentless – working consistently toward something for 5 – 10 hours a day will always yield results, 3) Think like bosses, not laborers – get a great job, but eventually work to put yourself in a position to create jobs by owning your own business and financial assets, 4) Remember that life is a journey of love – money and career mean very little compared to how you treated the people you care about. Life is too short to be mediocre – always do your best.
Dr. Boyce
Dr. Boyce Video — What the Hayell? What Is Wrong With T-Pain?
- I don’t dislike T-Pain, but I can say that I dislike his music. At that the same time, I can’t … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 15th 2010 12:30PM | Comments (0)
Former NBA Star Antoine Walker Faces 12 Years in Prison
- A judge ruled that former NBA star Antoine Walker must stand trial over unpaid gambling debts. … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 14th 2010 11:55PM | Comments (3)
Dr. Boyce Video: Images of the Black Woman in Media and Business
- Today I had the opportunity to speak with four interesting and empowered black women: Michaela … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 14th 2010 6:46PM | Comments (3)
Black Male Sets Trends in Finance: Houston Has More than Rappers
- This week, we’ve heard plenty about Slim Thug, a rapper out of Houston who is making noise with his … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 14th 2010 4:16PM | Comments (2)
Why the Hip-Hop Industry Doesn’t Support Female Artists
- I met spoken-word hip-hop artist Shanelle Walker when I went to give a speech at Kentucky State … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 14th 2010 2:19PM | Comments (5)
Financial Lovemaking: Diddy’s Son Gets $360K Car — Too Much?
- Some of us turned our heads to the side when it was reported that the rapper and businessman Diddy … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 14th 2010 10:34AM | Comments (3)
South African Horns Criticized During World Cup
What do the Vuvuzelas sound like – are they really that bad?
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Anita Baker Accused of Butchering the National Anthem
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Rapper Vigalantee Raps about Black Women
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Did This Officer Just Punch this Black Woman in the Face? Was this Police Brutality or Resisting Arrest?
Slim Thug Attempts to Defend His Comments about Black Women
- Many of you may already know about the "interesting" comments made by the rapper Slim Thug, and … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 13th 2010 12:13PM | Comments (10)
NFL Player Reggie Wayne Sues Mistress for Charging Up Credit Card
- NFL star Reggie Wayne is finding out the hard way that giving your credit card number out to anyone … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 13th 2010 10:01AM | Comments (12)
Dr. Boyce: How the Lakers-Celtics Rivalry Saved the NBA Both 30 Years Ago and Today
The NBA finals are not what you think. You see, you’re watching the finals hoping that either the Lakers or the Celtics win, and wondering whether Kobe Bryant can outscore Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and the army of tall brothers that Boston is flying across the country to conquer Los Angeles. That is not, my friends, the first thing on the mind NBA Commissioner David Stern.
First of all, Stern is wondering why LeBron James isn’t here. Most of us expected, to the disdain of every other talented player in the league, that this would be the year that LeBron would take his rightful place on the Post-Jordan throne. The natural and inevitable coronation of King James was part of the NBA marketing strategy, thus allowing Stern and company to make even bigger money in the Chinese market, where the fans want to see their All Stars become champions. As we all know, it didn’t happen.
The second thought on Stern’s very sharp mind is that the finals he got this year, a renewal of the historic rivalry between the LA Lakers and Boston Celtics, is just as good, or better than what he would have gotten had King James shown up to play. You see, there’s history here, and most of the relevant history isn’t about wins and losses on the court.
NJ Officer Taped Spraying Pepper Spray in Detained Black Man’s Face
- I am not quite sure what to make of the ruffled YouTube video that is now scouring the web out of … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 12th 2010 8:40PM | Comments (63)
Brian McKnight Ruled to Have Fathered 14-Yr Old: Owes $341,640: All About Black Daddies
- It appears that the singer Brian McKnight is now a not-so-proud father. Well, the child isn’t … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 12th 2010 12:53PM | Comments (14)
What does Barack Obama Have in Common with 50 Cent?
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Paterson NJ Cop Videotaped While Macing a Black Man
This video is storming the web – a cop in Paterson, NJ is caught on tape macing a black man on the ground. ;
The Age of the Hoochie Mama is Over: It’s Time for Hip Hop to Grow Up
Lil Wayne disrespects women because he’s allowed to.
In 2004, the women at Spelman College told the rapper Nelly to take a hike for sliding a credit card through a woman’s backside. The women told Nelly to take his music elsewhere, and his concert was cancelled. I thought that after this incident, women across America would slide their own credit card in the other direction, away from the record stores and websites used to purchase music from artists who make it their mission in life to disrespect black women. I have to admit that I was wrong.
What has always amazed me is the fact that we have trained young people to endure and embrace consistent disrespect from rappers like Slim Thug, who recently stated that white women are a far better choice for relationships, and Lil Wayne, who has done everything in his power to show just how little regard he has for African American females. Wayne even has a song called Alphabet B*tches, which isn’t exactly like the ABCs you learned in preschool. For some reason, we all keep dancing to the beat and showing up for concerts, reminding the artist that freedom of speech is in full effect, no matter how harmful that speech may be.
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Video Taken of Officer Punching Black Girl in the Face
June 15, 2010
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What the Hayell is Wrong with T-Pain? Ignorant Remarks Unraveled
June 15, 2010
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Dr. Boyce Watkins asks “What the hayell is wrong with T-Pain?”
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Jeff Johnson and Dr. Boyce Defend Black Athletes on CNN
June 15, 2010
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What are the images of black women in media?
June 14, 2010
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Images of black women in media
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Diddy Gets Grilled on Nightline Interview
June 14, 2010
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South African Horns Criticized During World Cup
June 14, 2010
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What do the Vuvuzelas sound like – are they really that bad?
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Anita Baker Accused of Butchering the National Anthem
June 14, 2010
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Rapper Vigalantee Raps about Black Women
June 14, 2010
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Check out the new joint by Vigalantee, celebrating the black woman.
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What does Barack Obama Have in Common with 50 Cent?
June 13, 2010
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Slim Thug Didn’t Mean What He Said about Black Women
June 13, 2010
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by Dr. Boyce Watkins, AOL Black Voices
Many of you may already know about the "interesting" comments made by the rapperSlim Thug, and his frustration about the lack of loyalty among black women. His comments were met with resistance by myself and Dr. Marc Lamont Hill from Columbia University, who gave him the stable advice to keep his mouth shut. I say that "Slim Thugga" needs to be quiet, not because he’s wrong, but because this is a battle he can’t win and still sell records. Getting every black woman in America to hate you is simply not good for business. Even Talib Kweli, a fellow hip hop artist, had something to say about Slim Thug’s remarks.
On his twitter page, Slim Thug went out of his way to try to protect his image in the face of all the backlash:
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What do you do if your Mistress Jacks up your Credit cards?
June 13, 2010
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NFL star Reggie Wayne is finding out the hard way that giving your credit card number out to anyone may not be such a good idea. Wayne, who is married, is suing his ummm, girlfriend Natasha McKenzie. In the affidavit, Wayne is alleging that McKenzie did it big on Wayne’s credit card without asking his permission.
As the story goes, McKenzie, who is 26 years old, just needed Wayne’s credit card for a "few little things," like paying her cell phone bill and buying a plane ticket. She was allegedly going to buy the ticket to come and visit Wayne to spend "quality time" with him. To Reggie’s surprise, Natasha and her friends "got a little jiggy" with the credit card and charged up $95,000 worth of "necessities." Actually, there were 333 necessities on her list, which is the number of charges she allegedly made to the account.
Reggie originally took the charges to police in April. He has had the uncomfortable challenge of keeping this information from his wife. McKenzie claims that Wayne knew about the charges all along, and that she is only being scapegoated because either his wife found out about her or he has moved on to another mistress. Either way, this entire situation is a little bit strange. Wayne is not the only athlete to be taken for big money as the result of an affair. Tiger Woods allegedly paid millions to keep some of his mistresses quiet.
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Police Brutality Caught on Tape?
June 13, 2010
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by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University
I am not quite sure what to make of the ruffled YouTube video that is now scouring the web out of Paterson, New Jersey. In the video, the woman filming, who mentions that her mother works in the sheriff’s office, is taping a New Jersey police officer holding a black man to the ground. The man clearly has his hands behind his back and appears to be restrained.
As the woman videos the incident from a distance, the officer inexplicably grabs the man, turns him around and puts pepper spray into his eyes. He appears to do it twice.
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Paterson NJ Cop Videotaped While Macing a Black Man
June 13, 2010
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This video is storming the web – a cop in Paterson, NJ is caught on tape macing a black man on the ground. ;
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Black News From NewsOne – 6/12/10
June 12, 2010
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5 New Orleans Police Officers Charged In Fatal Post-Katrina Shooting
By Associated Press June 12, 2010 10:15 am
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Deadline Nears For Haitians’ Deportation Reprieve
By Associated Press June 12, 2010 9:45 am
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Nevada Supreme Court Hears Appeal Of OJ Simpson Robbery Case
By Associated Press June 11, 2010 5:04 pm
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OPINION: Audit The Pentagon
By Casey Gane-McCalla June 11, 2010 4:43 pm
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Innocent Black Man Freed After 16 Years In Jail
By NewsOne Staff June 11, 2010 4:07 pm
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15-Year-Old Brutally Beaten By Indianapolis Police
By Associated Press June 11, 2010 4:05 pm
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World Cup Opens On Joyous, Noisy Note
By Associated Press June 11, 2010 3:26 pm
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Video Takes Center Stage In Oscar Grant Trial
By Associated Press June 11, 2010 1:57 pm
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FOLLOW FRIDAY: This Week’s Top 5 Black Celebrities To Follow On Twitter
By Samuel Aleshinloye June 11, 2010 1:38 pm
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Guilty Plea Expected In Post-Election Arson Of Black Church
By Associated Press June 11, 2010 1:26 pm
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134-Year-Old Louisiana Oyster Company Forced To Close
By Associated Press June 11, 2010 1:07 pm
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More Black News – 6/12/10
June 12, 2010
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NBA Gets High Marks for Diversity in Annual Report Card
- According to Professor Richard Lapchick, author of the recent Racial and Gender Report Card for … Read More
- By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 12th 2010 11:20AM | Comments (0)
Obama’s "Angry Black Man" Criticism: Isn’t He Also Half White?
- In light of all of the interesting analysis that others have done regarding why President Barack … Read More
- By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 9th 2010 9:36PM | Comments (34)
CNN Asks Why Black Men Are Not Graduating From College
- Richelle Carey at CNN Headline News recently reached out to me to find out why black men aren’t … Read More
- By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 5th 2010 4:24PM | Comments (32)
Dwyane Wade Given Temporary Custody of His Sons
- NBA star Dwyane Wade’s divorce just got a little uglier. This week, the court gave Wade custody … Read More
- By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 4th 2010 8:51AM | Comments (33)
Could LeBron James’ Mother Rumors Push Him Out of Cleveland?
- The world seems to be buzzing incessantly about the statements made by former NBA great Calvin … Read More
- By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 24th 2010 10:41PM | Comments (4)
Slim Thug and his comments about black women continue to get the artist into trouble. Is he going to lose big money because of this?
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The Latest: Dr. Dre’s Suit Gets Drop, Taraji talks about the karate kid
June 12, 2010
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Taraji Discusses ‘The Karate Kid’
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Dr. Dre’s Lawsuit Against Death Row Records Gets Scrapped
- Dr. Dre’s lawsuit against Death Row Records hit a major wall this week, when the judge threw out … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 11th 2010 9:14PM | Comments (0)
Love Analytix: Breaking Down Lyfe Jennings’ ‘Statistics’
- Lyfe Jennings is on a mission to educate women and deliver a message in his newest single, … Read More
- By Shirea L. Carroll on Jun 11th 2010 8:45PM | Comments (0)
Notable/Quotable: Diddy On His Bout With Insomnia
- "I was proud of working 18 hours a day and sleeping three hours a night. It’s something now that … Read More
- By Brennan Williams on Jun 11th 2010 8:07PM | Comments (1)
Gary Coleman: Told Wife that All She Cares about is Money
- The death of Gary Coleman was sad for anyone who grew up watching him. It was not only sad to see … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 11th 2010 7:42PM | Comments (1)
Around the Web — American Apparel’s Bigotry, LeBron James Mixtape + More
- Former American Apparel employees exposed CEO Dov Charney’s bigoted hiring policies saying that … Read More
- By Journey Ade on Jun 11th 2010 7:00PM | Comments (1)
South Carolina Senate Candidate Planted to Split the Black Vote?
- When I first saw the Democratic candidate for the Senate in South Carolina, Alvin Greene, I didn’t … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 11th 2010 6:11PM | Comments (7)
Does Donnis’ ‘Invitation’ Make The Grade?
- Getting a spot on XXL’s coveted "Freshman 10" cover is both a gift and a curse (word to Hov). … Read More
- By Amanda Bassa on Jun 11th 2010 6:00PM | Comments (1)
AMC Shutters Magic Johnson’s First Theater
- Shed a tear for basketball great, Earvin "Magic" Johnson. His very first movie theatre, Magic … Read More
- By Mashaun D. Simon on Jun 11th 2010 5:30PM | Comments (1)
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Alvin Greene Gets Embarrassed by Keith Olbermann
June 12, 2010
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Hip Hop Needs to grow up
June 12, 2010
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The age of the Hoochie Mama is over
by Dr. Boyce Watkins | TheLoop21 in Culture & Society
It’s time for hip hop, and its audience, to grow up.
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Gary Coleman Says All His Wife Cares about is Money
June 11, 2010
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Gary Coleman goes off on his wife, stating that all she cares about is money. ;
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Alvin Greene: The Dumbest Political Candidate Ever?
June 11, 2010
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Wilmer Leon: Mr. President, Please Move Closer to the Right
June 11, 2010
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Mr. President, please move closer to the right. No, not closer to the politics and conservative ideology of Sens. McConnell (R-Kentucky), Kyl (R-Arizona) or Congressman Boehner (R-Ohio). Please move closer to the right side of the issue, the right side of history, law and morality.
In the early morning hours of May 31, Israeli commandos attacked the Turkish flagged Free Gaza Movement flotilla. Six ships were carrying 10,000 tons of aid and relief supplies such as prefabricated homes, wheelchairs, paper, water purification systems, and other humanitarian relief items. The commandos killed nine aid/relief activists and wounded many more.
While accounts vary, there are some facts that are difficult to dispute. First, all six ships were in international waters. Second, all of the surviving passengers were taken against their will to Israel. Third, no weapons, explosives, or other threatening items or devices were being smuggled amidst the 10,000 tons of relief supplies. Taking a ship in international waters is piracy. Taking people against their will is kidnapping. Killing unarmed people without provocation is murder.
Dr. Boyce Watkins Talks About Elena Kagans’ Supreme Court Nomination on WPR
June 11, 2010
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Dr. Boyce Watkins Talks About Elena Kagans' Supreme Court Nomination on Wisconsin Public Radio
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Gary Coleman’s Ex Wife Shannon Price Files Papers to Get Claim Over Entire Estate
10:31 AMJun 11
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Shannon Price, the ex-wife of Gary Coleman, is certainly keeping herself busy these days, trying desperately to muscle in on Coleman’s estate. Price, who was recently embroiled in everything from orchestrating death shots of Coleman to sell to … Read More
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Angelique Kidjo Kicks Off World Cup with Curtis Mayfield Classic
10:10 AMJun 11
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Yesterday, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and activist Angelique Kidjo performed hr rendition of the 1970 Curtis Mayfield classic ‘Move On Up’ at the kick-off celebration for the 2010 FIFA World Cup at Orlando Stadium in Soweto/Johannesburg, … Read More
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Curtis Flowers begins Unprecedented Sixth Trial for Same 1996 Murders
9:45 AMJun 11
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For the first time in United States history, Mississippian Curtis Flowers is being tried for a sixth time for the same murders. Flowers faced a jury of eleven whites and one black yesterday as opening statements were presented. The trial got underway … Read More
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Celtics Defeat Lakers, 96-89, To Even Series
9:23 AMJun 11
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BOSTON — The Boston Celtics put the NBA Finals back on serve with a 96-89 victory over the Lakers last night, evening the best-of-seven series at 2-2. It now makes the Finals a best-of-three series with two of those games in Los Angeles. Game 5 is … Read More
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Brandon Johnson: 15-Year-Old Boy Beaten by Police in Indianapolis
1:25 AMJun 11
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Indianapolis Police Chief Paul Ciesielski called for the firing of a white officer who’s been charged with repeatedly striking a 15-year-old biracial boy in the face during an arrest. The attacks allegedly occurred after the boy had been subdued by … Read More
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Whitney Houston: Continuing To Disappoint Fans Overseas As Speculation Over Weight Gain Ensues
12:12 AMJun 11
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There’s little chance that Whitney Houston’s European fans will always love her after her current world tour wraps. As many news outlets have reported, what was supposed to be a comeback tour for ‘The Bodyguard’ actress has turned into a mess of … Read More
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O.J. Simpson Fights to Get a New Trial in Nevada
11:58 PMJun 10
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O.J. Simpson’s attorneys are planning to try to convince a group of Nevada judges to overturn his 2007 conviction of a hotel room robbery this week. They worry about time, since they are only going to have a few minutes to make their case. "We only … Read More
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Oscar Grant Trial Has No Black Jurors
6:58 PMJun 10
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On New Year’s Day of 2009, Oscar Grant was shot in Oakland, Calif. The shooter was a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) officer by the name of Johannes Mehserle. Grant was 22-years-old at the time of his death, and the shooting was captured by cell phone … Read More
Michael Fauntroy Explains the failures of Artur Davis
June 11, 2010
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Black News from TheGrio – 6/10/10
June 11, 2010
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Rare photo of slave children found in North Carolina attic
By theGrio
5:49 PM on 06/10/2010
RALEIGH, North Carolina (AP) – A 1860s photo of black boys sells for thousands and captures a vivid scene of history…
USC, Reggie Bush hit hard by NCAA sanctions
By theGrio
5:33 PM on 06/10/2010
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A four-year investigation revealed numerous improper benefits involving former men’s basketball player O.J. Mayo and Bush…
Packers’ Underwood facing sexual assault claim
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5:11 PM on 06/10/2010
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) – Brandon Underwood apologized to his teammates for creating a distraction and dragging them into it…
Rihanna: New boyfriend Kemp is keeping me sane
By theGrio
5:09 PM on 06/10/2010
NEW YORK – Rihanna is singing the praises of boyfriend and baseball pro Matt Kemp, whom she credits for keeping her grounded after her tumultuous split from Chris Brown last year…
Detroit ex-mayor could get boot camp, cut prison
By theGrio
5:00 PM on 06/10/2010
DETROIT (AP) – The Michigan Department of Corrections says imprisoned ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is eligible for a 90-day boot camp program that could cut his time in prison…
Prosecutor: Anger led to Oscar Grant killing
By theGrio
4:30 PM on 06/10/2010
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Attorney’s say the white officer accidentally used a handgun instead of a stun gun on an unarmed black man. Prosecutors use video to dispute this claim…
Cuban dissidents cheer bill to end US travel ban
By theGrio
3:22 PM on 06/10/2010
HAVANA (AP) – Seventy-four Cuban opposition activists signed a letter Thursday cheering proposed legislation that would lift the U.S. travel ban to their country…
Feds: BP agrees to expedite oil spill payments
By theGrio
2:02 PM on 06/10/2010
GRAND ISLE, Louisiana (AP) – Fishermen, property owners and businesspeople are complaining delays and skimpy payments from BP for damage claims have put them on the verge of financial ruin…
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Did Wayne Williams Kill the kids in Atlanta? Lie Detector Said Yes
June 11, 2010
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Wayne Williams was accused of the notorious Atlanta child murders.
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Teens Killed in Car Crash Hours After Prom
June 11, 2010
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Two Detroit teens die shortly after the prom.
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African American Scholar Angry Over Black Professors Being Excluded
June 10, 2010
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by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University
Dr. M. Cookie Newsom
is the Director for Diversity Education and Assessment at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is also a trouble maker and an angry black woman, which is likely going to cause her serious problems with her colleagues (we talked yesterday about how being angry can get a black person into serious trouble). Dr. Newsom, however, has good reason to be angry. In a recent interview with Diverse issues in Higher Education, Dr. Newsom stated in plain language that most major universities are not serious about diversifying their faculty and that this hurts all students, especially students of color.
"The dismal truth is academe doesn’t really want a racially-diverse faculty," Newsom said during a faculty diversity presentation at the American Association of University Professors’ (AAUP) annual national conference in Washington, D.C. "It’s totally a myth."
Dr. Newson based her conclusions on statistics and data she collected which shows that most major universities are good at documenting plans to increase faculty diversity, but most of it’s nothing but lip service.
Slim Thug Gets a Reply from Talib Kweli, Dr. Boyce Watkins breaks it down
June 10, 2010
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by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University
A note to Slim Thug: You probably just need to be quiet for a while. It’s not to say thatyour comments about black women were outside your rights to freedom of speech, but if you keep dissing the audience most likely to go out and buy your records, you are probably going to end up in the same poorhouse as MC Hammer. Don’t get me wrong, black men love your music (at least I do), but the bottom line is that brothers don’t buy albums, books, or anything else put up for sale. But when black women turn on you, it’s a wrap son. Settle down and go back to the studio; it’s good for your financial health.
I wrote yesterday about the comments made by Slim Thug regarding how he perceives white women to be a better dating choice than black women, as well asColumbia Professor Marc Lamont Hill’sresponse to Slim Thug’s words. It seems that the debate has taken a life of it’s own, now that rapper Talib Kweli has joined the conversation. In a recent essay he wrote for Vibe Magazine, Talib Kweli was ever the diplomatic artist, as he showed respect for Slim Thug, but also expressed his own concerns for his colleague’s remarks about black women:
To read more about the debate regarding Slim Thug’s comments about black women, click here.
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Black News from TheGrio – 6/10/10
June 10, 2010
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Ex-Memphis mayor runs against white rep on race
By theGrio
11:15 AM on 06/10/2010
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Willie Herenton tried to stir up his low-key congressional campaign Wednesday by claiming again that his race is a good reason to send him to Washington…
New jobless claims dip for third straight week
By theGrio
10:03 AM on 06/10/2010
WASHINGTON (AP) – At the same time, the tally of laid-off workers continuing to claim jobless benefits fell by the largest amount in almost a year…
Will BP go bankrupt? Shares plunge on spill fallout
By theGrio
9:06 AM on 06/10/2010
LONDON (AP) – The share price falls in London and New York have wiped out around half the company’s market value since the spill began with an April 20 rig explosion in the Gulf…
School fires teacher for having child out of wedlock
By theGrio
9:00 AM on 06/10/2010
VIDEO – A former teacher claims she was fired after admitting that she conceived a child several weeks before marrying the baby’s father…
Obama to meet families of 11 killed in oil spill
By theGrio
8:25 AM on 06/10/2010
WASHINGTON (AP) – Spokesman Robert Gibbs said Obama also wants to hear the families’ thoughts on changes the government can make to ensure that future deepwater oil drilling is safe…
SC Dems urge surprise Senate candidate to quit
By theGrio
9:46 PM on 06/09/2010
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Court records show Alvin Greene was arrested in November and charged with showing obscene Internet photos to a University of South Carolina student…
Clinton: Iran sanctions a victory for Obama
By theGrio
4:40 PM on 06/09/2010
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) – Iran’s decision to turn its back to White House overtures convinced the world of the need for sanctions, she said…
Student’s prank leads to ‘molester’ label in yearbook
By theGrio
4:14 PM on 06/09/2010
VIDEO – A senior with access to this year’s yearbook reportedly changed the last name of a younger student, we’ve chosen not to identify to instead read ‘molester’…
Nelson Mandela’s Crowning Moment May be World Cup
June 10, 2010
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World Cup may be Mandela’s last great goal for South Africa
8:03 AM on 06/10/2010
OPINION – To say that this event has significance to Mandela would be a tremendous understatement…
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