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Dr. Boyce: Black Entrepreneurship is Key to Solving Problems in Black Unemployment and the Black Family

Dr. Boyce:  Black Entrepreneurship is Key to Solving Problems in Black Unemployment and the Black Family

by Dr. Boyce Watkins I recently traveled to New York for a panel on black male fatherhood, hosted by former NBA player Etan Thomas.  The panel consisted of other great…

Morehouse to Teach Class on Gay/Lesbian History

Morehouse to Teach Class on Gay/Lesbian History

A few years ago, there was outrage over an article called "The Mean Girls of Morehouse," which highlighted a subculture that some don't associate with an all-male institution.  The…

Former NFL Star Warren Sapp Begging for Relief from His Five Baby Mamas

Former NFL Star Warren Sapp Begging for Relief from His Five Baby Mamas

by Dr. Boyce Watkins Ex-NFL superstar Warren Sapp has fallen upon hard times lately.  The former Miami Hurricane great is finding that child support is not as much fun as…

Teen Reportedly Kills Himself While Playing Russian Roulette With Friends

Teen Reportedly Kills Himself While Playing Russian Roulette With Friends

Police are still investigating the post-Thanksgiving death of James Morris, 18, who was found in his Brooklyn apartment with a single gunshot wound to the head. Three of Morris’ friends…

Mr. Elmo Was Married Too: Kevin Clash, Black Women and the “Downlow Phenomenon”

Mr. Elmo Was Married Too: Kevin Clash, Black Women and the “Downlow Phenomenon”

By Clarene Mitchell The recent predatory accusations by an acquaintance of Kevin Clash, the voice of the beloved “Sesame Street” character Elmo, instantly garnered media attention. Major television networks…

Study: Black Male Incarcerations Jumped 500% from 1986 to 2004, Resulting in a Mental Health Crisis

Study: Black Male Incarcerations Jumped 500% from 1986 to 2004, Resulting in a Mental Health Crisis

by Dr. Boyce Watkins A report has been released at Meharry Medical College School of Medicine about the devastating impact that mass incarceration has on our society.  The study, published…

Cowboys Star Dez Bryant To Face Charges for Slapping His Mother

Cowboys Star Dez Bryant To Face Charges for Slapping His Mother

Your public image as a professional athlete isn't exactly helped when you are publicly accused of attacking your own mother.  Dez Bryant of the Dallas Cowboys has gone from…

DL Hughley Responds to the Angry Black Women Who Were Offended by His Remarks

DL Hughley Responds to the Angry Black Women Who Were Offended by His Remarks

by Dr. Boyce Watkins Comedian DL Hughley has found himself living a nightmare after putting his foot in his mouth with his recent comments about black women .  In…

Duke Professor Mark Anthony Neal Discusses Racism After Obama: Has It Gotten Worse?

Duke Professor Mark Anthony Neal Discusses Racism After Obama:  Has It Gotten Worse?

by Dr. Boyce Watkins Mark Anthony Neal at Duke University is one of my most respected colleagues.  A man known for bringing keen insights on matters of race in America,…

Black Male Imprisonment Exaggerates Black Progression

Black Male Imprisonment Exaggerates Black Progression

. According to a recent article published on NYTimes.com , the  disproportionate amount of black men in prison has ironically made the black community appear to be more successful…