Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Wyclef Defends Charity After Being Accused of Squandering Millions

wyclef jean is being accused of mismanaging funds in his foundation

A lot of folks are asking Wyclef - where did all that money go? 

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Why are So Many Black Kids Being Arrested in School? Dr. Boyce Watkins and Dr. Christopher Emdin Discuss (Video)

Dr. Boyce:  Why are Schools Putting So Many Black Kids in Handcuffs?

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. 

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Monday, November 28, 2011

Saturday, November 26, 2011

HBCU Bands Under Increased Scrutiny After Hazing Death of Student

HBCU bands under the microscope after the death of FAMU student

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

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Saturday, November 19, 2011

Butt Injections Using Cement and Fix a Flat? Unbelievable

oneal ron morris accused of doing fix a flat butt injections

A transgender man is going to jail for illegal butt injections. Yes, that's him in the picture. 

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Could NBA Players Create Their Own League?

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Group Teaches Black Boys What it Takes to be Successful

the what it takes foundation mentors young black males

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Friday, November 18, 2011

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

boyce watkins talks about cornel west and black scholarship

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

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

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