Scholarship in Action at Syracuse University

Yvette Carnell: Justice Clarence Thomas Doesn’t Care If Your Attorney Runs Out on You

2012-01-22T13:08:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce: Eddie Long's Little Boys Keep On Speaking Out

2012-01-21T08:55:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce & Yvette: What if Newt Gingrich Were a Black Man?

2012-01-20T20:56:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce: Why Michelle Would Have Made an Even Better First Black President

2012-01-19T08:30:00.001-08:00

Yvette Carnell: What Would the First Lady Want for Her 48th Birthday?

2012-01-17T08:49:00.001-08:00

Julianne Malveaux: What's the State of "The Dream?"

2012-01-17T08:28:00.001-08:00

Yvette Carnell: Republican Debates Continue to be Racist

2012-01-17T07:29:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce: So, Jay-Z Will No Longer Use the World B*tch...Whoopdy Damn Doo

2012-01-13T07:03:00.001-08:00

Mom Makes Son Wear Sign that Says "I Steal, I Sell Drugs, I Don't Follow the Law"

2012-01-12T22:33:00.001-08:00

Amazing: 2-Year Old Masters Physics and Astronomy

2012-01-12T11:28:00.001-08:00

Dr. Christopher Emdin: 5 Messages from the "Slavery Math Problems"

2012-01-10T07:52:00.001-08:00

Congress, The White House, Cut Heating Assistance to Over a Million Homes Last Year

2012-01-09T13:42:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce and Yvette: What do Tavis Smiley and Pat Buchanan Have in Common?

2012-01-09T07:17:00.001-08:00

Tavis Smiley and Pat Buchanan have both paid a huge price for their words.

Yvette Carnell: A Black Man Asks Gingrich Why He's Using Blacks as a Punching Bag

2012-01-09T06:52:00.001-08:00

New Book Reveals that Mrs. Obama Was Frustrated with President Obama's Team

2012-01-07T10:59:00.001-08:00

Is It OK to Question Christianity?

2012-01-06T20:12:00.001-08:00

Yvette Carnell, Dr. Boyce Watkins and Pastor Mika Edmondson discuss the issue.

Yvette Carnell: What ‘Cain’s Solutions Revolution’ Tells Us About Herman Cain

2012-01-06T08:18:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce: Unemployment Data Improves, but Keeps Getting Worse for Black People

2012-01-06T08:12:00.001-08:00

Black unemployment continues to worsen, even as America cheers for the latest economic data.

Deported Black Teen Returned to Be the United States

2012-01-06T06:33:00.001-08:00

Jakadrien Turner is coming back home after being accidentally deported to Colombia.

Miranda P. Kincaid: My Secret Life – Having a Dad with Mental Illness

2012-01-05T20:02:00.001-08:00

Miranda P. Kincaid discusses the challenges of growing up with a dad with mental illness.

Newt Gingrich Plans to Tell Black People to Stop Asking for Welfare Checks

2012-01-05T11:16:00.001-08:00

Newt Gingrich plans to tell the NAACP that black people should ask for paychecks instead of welfare checks.

Stacey Nicole English - Atlanta Woman Still Missing

2012-01-04T18:09:00.001-08:00

Stacey Nicole English is still missing.

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Missing Black Teen Found - She Was Accidentally Deported

2012-01-04T13:02:00.001-08:00

Yvette Carnell: President Obama Says He Kept His Campaign Promises - I Disagree

2012-01-04T08:11:00.001-08:00

Rick Santorum Characterizes Black People as Being on Welfare

2012-01-03T07:02:00.001-08:00

FAMU's Board Puts Together a Plan to Stop Hazing on Campus

2012-01-03T06:23:00.001-08:00

The death of Robert Champion has led FAMU's Board of Trustees to act.

Dr. Boyce: Has Christianity Become a "Get Out of Jail Free" Card for Black Folks?

2012-01-03T05:56:00.001-08:00

Medical Student Identified as the Woman Who Jumped Off a Bridge

2012-01-02T06:09:00.001-08:00

Tosin Oyelowo had a bright future, but decided to end it all.

Dr. Boyce: Couple Who Died Fighting for Civil Rights Deserves to be Honored

2011-12-30T10:50:00.001-08:00

Harry and Henriette Moore were the first couple to die in the struggle for Civil Rights.

Dr. Boyce: Five Questions (Black) People Are Asking about the Michael Jordan Engagement

2011-12-29T21:13:00.001-08:00

Yvette Carnell: Why Stanley Crouch is Wrong about Black People and Soul Food

2011-12-29T11:56:00.001-08:00

Yvette Carnell explains why Stanley Crouch's approach to the soul food issue is sad and just a wee bit igorant.

Dr. Boyce Spotlight: Meet Erica Crump - Author of the Exciting New Book, "Miscellaneous Blues"

2011-12-29T11:00:00.001-08:00

Erica Crump, the author of "Miscellaneous Blues," describes how she pursued her dream of writing.

Could FAMU End Up Losing It's Accreditation?

2011-12-29T10:15:00.001-08:00

Mrs. Botswana Hears Back after Speaking Out Against Discrimination at the Mrs. World Pageant

2011-12-27T16:15:00.001-08:00

Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses gets a response after she accused the Mrs. World Pageant of discriminating against black women.

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Yvette Carnell: The Blackest TV Ads of 2011

2011-12-27T11:54:00.001-08:00

Yvette Carnell lays out the race to the bottom as she counts down the blackest television ads of 2011.

To All Black Leaders: Why You Need a Leadership Coach

2011-12-26T08:35:00.001-08:00

If you are a black leader on any level, you probably need a leadership coach.

Dr. Julianne Malveaux Applauds President Obama for His Recent Victory

2011-12-26T07:50:00.001-08:00

Dr. Julianne Malveaux is giving President Obama credit for a job well done.

Unbelievable Buffoonery During the Air Jordan Release: We need to do better

2011-12-24T09:19:00.001-08:00

You've got to see this video. Click to read

Fox News Calls Pres. Obama "a Skinny Ghetto Crackhead"

2011-12-23T10:59:00.001-08:00

Brent Bozell of Fox News felt the need to compare Pres. Obama to a "Skinny Ghetto Crackhead." Wow.

Dr. Boyce: What I'd Like to Get Black People for Christmas

2011-12-23T07:38:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce - New Study Shows that Black Men Don't Benefit from Mentorship in the Same Way as Whites

2011-12-22T07:05:00.001-08:00

A new study says that black men don't benefit from having mentors in the same way that whites do.

FAMU student who was killed Had Major Bleeding in Back and Shoulder

2011-12-22T05:18:00.001-08:00

Robert Champion, the FAMU student who was killed in a homicide, was in terrible shape after the beating that killed him.

NFL Player Gives Entire Salary to Sends Kids to College

2011-12-21T09:38:00.001-08:00

NFL Superstar Braylon Edwards wants kids to be educated. He's putting his money where his mouth is.

Dr. Boyce: How the Obama Presidency Has Transformed Black Political Thinking

2011-12-20T16:00:00.001-08:00

Yvette Carnell: JC Watts' Endorsement of Newt Gingrich is Horrible Political Calculus

2011-12-20T14:21:00.001-08:00

Yvette Carnell from Your Black World does an interesting breakdown of the political shenanigans of Black Republican JC Watts.

Dr. Boyce: President of Republican Group Says "Black President Snorts Crack" on Twitter

2011-12-20T07:16:00.001-08:00

Cassie Wright, head of the College Republicans at The University of Texas seems to think that being black means that you snort crack.

Mrs. Botswana Speaks Out about Black Women Being Left out of the 2011 Mrs. Universe Pageant

2011-12-19T19:45:00.001-08:00

The 2010 - 2011 Mrs. Botswana, Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses, writes about the exclusion of black women from the lists of finalists and judges at the 2011 Mrs. University pageant.

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Yvette Carnell: Why Eric Holder Shouldn't Be Playing the Race Card

2011-12-19T16:59:00.001-08:00

Yvette Carnell from Your Black World explains why Eric Holder shouldn't be playing the race card.

The Money Mentor: Using the Game of Monopoly to Teach Your Kids about Money

2011-12-18T19:20:00.001-08:00

Lorillia Brown-Phillips talks about teaching kids about money.

FAMU Band Member's Death Ruled to be a Homicide

2011-12-16T16:37:00.001-08:00

The death of FAMU band member Robert Champion is getting more interesting. Now that the case has been ruled a homicide, someone could be going to prison.

FAMU Students Protest Governor's Mansion Over Recommended Suspension of Their President

2011-12-16T07:06:00.001-08:00

After the hazing death of Robert Champion at Florida A&M University, the governor of the state of Florida is getting some backlash from students.

How to Deal with Your Child's Teacher Without Being Confrontational

2011-12-15T22:15:00.001-08:00

Miranda Kincaid speaks with Dr. Boyce Watkins about how to have a successful relationship with your child's teacher.

Nida Khan: What If Newt Gingrich Were a Black Man?

2011-12-15T18:20:00.001-08:00

Nida Khan asks whether America would respond to Newt Gingrich in the same way if he were a black man....what do you think?

Dr. Boyce: Why All Poor Black Kids are Stupid

2011-12-15T14:35:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce Watkins takes issue with the column "If I were a Poor Black Kid" written by Gene Marks at Forbes Magazine.

FAMU Marching Band Being Accused of Fraud During Hazing Investigations

2011-12-14T12:29:00.001-08:00

Florida A&M's Band is under investigation for alleged fraud. After that student was killed during the hazing incident last week, the situation just keeps getting deeper.

Question: Should Black Women Walk Away from "Think Like a Man" The Movie?

2011-12-14T07:38:00.001-08:00

Black women, like writer Kirsten West-Savali, say that African Americans should walk away from the new Steve Harvey film, "Think Like a Man." What do you think?

Psychologist Blames Fake Rape on "a Black Man" So She Can Move to a Better Neighborhood

2011-12-13T09:29:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce: Tea Partiers, Skunks and a Mixed-Race President - Were they Over the Line in their Insults?

2011-12-12T17:45:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce Watkins and Yvette Carnell discuss the recent portrayal of President Obama as a skunk (half black, half white and stinky).

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Does Hollywood Drive Black Men Crazy?

2011-12-12T12:40:00.001-08:00

When you think about the crazy antics of Martin Lawrence, Katt Williams, Dave Chappelle and others, you have to ask: Does Hollywood make black men go crazy? Dr. Boyce Watkins and Yvette Carnell try to answer this question.

Chime Edwards: My Journey Toward Natural Hair

2011-12-11T18:13:00.001-08:00

Chime Edwards from Your Black World describes her journey toward natural hair.

Dr. Boyce: Did You Know that Newt Gingrich's Middle Name is "Leroy?" No Kidding

2011-12-11T07:53:00.001-08:00

Wow, who would have thought that the first president with the middle name "Leroy" would actually be a white guy?

Sara Bartman: The Original Video Vixen - How We Learned to Objectify Black Women

2011-12-10T18:17:00.001-08:00

You ever wonder where the concept of the video vixen comes from? This video about Sara Bartman, the original video vixen, reminds us of the tradition of objectifying black women and their bodies.

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An Open Letter to President Obama from a Political Scientist, Not a Political Operative

2011-12-10T16:56:00.001-08:00

Dr. Wilmer Leon from Howard University has some interesting words for President Barack Obama.

Kirsten West Savali and Jesse Lee Peterson Debate Abortion, Margaret Sanger and Planned Parenthood

2011-12-10T16:05:00.001-08:00

Kirsten West Savali from Your Black World debates with Jesse Lee Peterson about the legacy of Margaret Sanger and abortion.

Staying Cheerful During the Holidays, Even If You are Unemployed

2011-12-10T09:03:00.001-08:00

Is Obama a True Liberal On Reproductive Rights? Also, Should Men Have Any Say in the Process Whatsoever?

2011-12-10T08:38:00.001-08:00

Yvette Carnell and Dr. Boyce Watkins discuss President Obama's recent decision not to support the sale of the Plan B pill over the counter to women under the age of 17. They also allow Yvette Carnell to respond to the recent article by Deborrah Cooper, who says that men should have no say in the reproductive process after conception.

Stop Lyin! Jay-Z Is NOT the First Hip Hop Artist to Perform at Carnegie Hall

2011-12-08T19:13:00.001-08:00

For some reason, people are saying Jay-Z is the first hip-hop artist to perform at Carnegie Hall. That's just not true.

Yvette carnell from Your Black World tells us why.

Dr. Boyce: Newt Gingrich Calls Obama “The Best Food Stamp President in History”

2011-12-08T08:29:00.001-08:00

Compton Girl Becomes Youngest Black Woman to Fly Solo Across the United States

2011-12-07T18:15:00.001-08:00

Kimberly Anyadike becomes the youngest black female to fly solo across the United States.

Yvette Carnell: Should Fathers Be Allowed to Opt Out of Child Support?

2011-12-07T16:28:00.001-08:00

Yvette Carnell asks whether men should have more reproductive rights.

Al Duncan: Should Michael Eric Dyson Be Teaching a Class on Jay-Z?

2011-12-07T14:52:00.001-08:00

Al Duncan asks whether Michael Eric Dyson Shoudl be offering a class on Jay-Z.

Ryan Mack: A Poor Man's Appeal to Black Corporate America

2011-12-07T14:43:00.001-08:00

Ryan Mack argues that black people should do more for the homeless and impoverished.

Donald Trump Says that Black People Have No Role Models

2011-12-06T06:05:00.001-08:00

Donald Trump seems to believe that black people have no role models. Just a reminder of how intelligent he is.

Dr. Jennifer Caudle: What Does the Howard University HIV/AIDS Incident Say about Our Fight Against STDs?

2011-12-05T08:19:00.001-08:00

The case of William Brawner, the HIV positive student at Howard University, sent shock waves through the black community. He knew he had HIV, but kept having unprotected sex. What do incidents like this one mean for the black community? Dr. Jennifer Caudle helps break it down.

Dr. Julianne Malveaux Speaks on the Consequences of Bullying Among Our Children

2011-12-05T07:06:00.001-08:00

If a Woman Has the Right to Choose to Have a Child, Can the Man Choose Not to Pay?

2011-12-05T06:36:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce Watkins and relationship therapist George James discuss the concept of the "Financial abortion."

Dr. Boyce Watkins: It's Time For Black People to Own Our Own "Stuff"

2011-12-04T20:45:00.001-08:00

Lawrence Watkins and Tre Baker from Ujamaa Deals are paving the way for a new paradigm of black economic thought.

9-Yr Old Boy Accused of Sexual Harassment for Calling His Teacher "Cute"

2011-12-04T19:27:00.001-08:00

Emanyea Lockett is in serious trouble for finding his teacher attractive. But does he deserve to be suspended and given a two day suspension?

Shocking: Black Unemployment Rises in Every Category, While White Unemployment Drops for All Demographics

2011-12-04T10:08:00.001-08:00

Black unemployment keeps rising, while white unemployment goes down in every single category.

Yvette Carnell: Howard University Silent After HIV Positive Student Reveals Unprotected Lifestyle

2011-12-03T15:52:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce Video: How Do We Stop Diabetes in the Black Community?

2011-12-03T15:07:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce: Eddie Long, Herman Cain and Powerful Black Men in the Pulpit

2011-12-03T14:51:00.001-08:00

Herman Cain, Eddie Long and other southern black men in the pulpit give us reason to reconsider how African Americans perceive money, power and entitlement.

Dr. Boyce: Should Vanessa Long Be Standing By Her Man or Should She Have Continued with the Divorce?

2011-12-02T17:08:00.001-08:00

Does her decision to stand by her man make Vanessa Long a hero, a victim or both?

Eddie Long's Wife Files for Divorce

2011-12-02T09:56:00.001-08:00

Vanessa Long, after enduring a ton of craziness from her husband, Bishop Eddie Long, is finally hitting the road.

Former Howard University Student with HIV Admits to Lots of Unprotected Sex on Campus

2011-12-01T14:50:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce: How Oprah Helped to Fuel the HIV Epidemic in Black America

2011-12-01T09:42:00.001-08:00

Did Oprah Winfrey's show about Living on the Downlow play a role in the spread of HIV/AIDS in the black community?

Black Student Refuses to Take Down His Confederate Flag

2011-11-30T17:52:00.001-08:00

A student says that the confederate flag is a symbol of southern pride and not racism. Officials have asked him to take it down, but he refuses. Is he crazy or a visionary? You bge the judge.

Comcast Being Sued for Racial Discrimination Against Black Employees and Customers

2011-11-30T09:28:00.001-08:00

Black employees say that Comcast treate their black customers and employees unfairly.

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

2011-11-30T09:14:00.001-08:00

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)

2011-11-29T16:11:00.001-08:00

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:

FAMU's Former Band Director Says He Warned University About Hazing Before Student's Death

2011-11-29T07:59:00.001-08:00

FAMU's fired band director says that he warned the university for years about the dangers of hazing, but received no support.

Sad and Shocking: NYC Public Schools Arrests One Child Per Day, 93% are Black or Latino

2011-11-29T07:05:00.001-08:00

What Would Malcolm X Say about the State of Black Athletes in America?

2011-11-28T10:31:00.001-08:00

Ryan Mack Speaks on Cornel West, Tavis Smiley and the Less Talk, More Action Tour

2011-11-28T07:02:00.001-08:00

Ryan Mack has a lot to say about Cornel West, Tavis Smiley and the Less Talk, More Action Tour.

Dr. Boyce: Fighting the Battle Against Black Male Underachievement in Your Own Family

2011-11-26T07:17:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce: Was Quest Love Wrong for Playing "Lyin Ass Bitch" for Michele Bachmann? Yes, He Was

2011-11-25T07:11:00.001-08:00

Dr. Boyce: Re-Defining the Word "Black" in "Black Friday" - Time to Support OUR Businesses

2011-11-25T04:40:00.001-08:00

Why It's Hard for Black Leaders to Pay the Bills

2011-11-22T07:48:00.001-08:00

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.

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Group Teaches Black Boys What it Takes to be Successful

2011-11-19T08:05:00.001-08:00