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Where are the Black Athletes to Succeed Venus, Serena and Tiger?
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University Most of us can appreciate, on one level or another, the tremendous achievements of Tiger Woods, Venus Williams and her little sister, Serena. They have… more →
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Crying Foul On The Faux: Hip Hop Feminism
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wrote 1 year ago: When I started this blog, I noticed the number of Black people who call themselves “cultural critics … more →
Where are the Black Athletes to Succeed Venus, Serena and Tiger?
wrote 2 years ago: by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University Most of us can appreciate, on one level or another, … more →
The NCAA Has the Right to Judge Reggie Bush’s Ethics?
wrote 2 years ago: by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University Anyone even remotely familiar with the sports world … more →
Black Unemployment Skyrockets in August: Obama
wrote 2 years ago: by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action This weekend, I was on the r … more →
Ohio State’s Defamed Running Back, Maurice Clarett, Gets Another Chance
wrote 2 years ago: by Dr. Boyce Watkins, The Coalition for Black Male Athletes, Syracuse University Scholarship in … more →
Obama Makes it Clear that the Iraq War is Over
wrote 2 years ago: by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University He came, he saw, he conquered. Well, sort of. Presid … more →
Did Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Really Break the Law?
wrote 2 years ago: Dr. Boyce Watkins Author and Finance Professor at Syracuse University Eddie Johnson’s actions … more →
Black Athletes, Baby’s Mamas, and The High Cost of Child Support
wrote 2 years ago: by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action I recently read a very inter … more →
Obama Tries to Comfort the Gulf Coast: Does It Work?
wrote 2 years ago: by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University Scholarship in Action I still remember when Hur … more →
Dr. Boyce Watkins: Is Alveda Really MLK’s Niece?
wrote 2 years ago: by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action Alveda King, the niece of Dr … more →
African American Valedictorian Shocks the World with His Speech
wrote 2 years ago: by Lawrence Watkins – Great Black Speakers When Justin Hudson gave his valedictorian speech at his H … more →
Dr. Julianne Malveaux: Why Is No One Noticing the Hardship in Detroit?
wrote 2 years ago: by Dr. Julianne Malveaux, President – Bennett College Only one in four young black men graduates fro … more →
Black Athletes May Have Options Reduced by the NCAA
wrote 2 years ago: by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University Scholarship in Action Mark Emmert, the new pres … more →
Dr. Boyce – Now I know Why Wyclef Cancelled our Meeting
wrote 2 years ago: by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University Scholarship in Action I just returned fr … more →
No, Wyclef Cannot Run for President of Haiti
wrote 2 years ago: Hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean said Friday that he accepts Haiti elections officials’ ruling that … more →
Dr. Boyce Watkins: What is Scholarship in Action?
wrote 2 years ago: by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – The Institute for Black Public Policy I’ve m … more →
Dr. Boyce: Why Cornel West is Annoyed with President Barack Obama
wrote 2 years ago: by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University Dr. Cornel West apparently has a bone to pick with P … more →
Black Women Angry Over Essence Magazine Hiring a White Fashion Editor?
wrote 2 years ago: by Dr. Boyce Watkins, TheLoop21.com It seems that the world has grown irritated with Essence Magazin … more →
Dr Boyce: 13-Year Olds Should Not be Homicide Targets
wrote 2 years ago: by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Your Black World Theresa Lumpkin was, until yesterday, the mother of 13-year o … more →
