Harry and Henriette Moore were the first couple to die in the struggle for Civil Rights.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Yvette Carnell: Why Stanley Crouch is Wrong about Black People and Soul Food
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"
Erica Crump, the author of "Miscellaneous Blues," describes how she pursued her dream of writing.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Mrs. Botswana Hears Back after Speaking Out Against Discrimination at the Mrs. World Pageant
Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses gets a response after she accused the Mrs. World Pageant of discriminating against black women.
Yvette Carnell: The Blackest TV Ads of 2011
Yvette Carnell lays out the race to the bottom as she counts down the blackest television ads of 2011.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Unbelievable Buffoonery During the Air Jordan Release: We need to do better
You've got to see this video. Click to read
Friday, December 23, 2011
Fox News Calls Pres. Obama "a Skinny Ghetto Crackhead"
Brent Bozell of Fox News felt the need to compare Pres. Obama to a "Skinny Ghetto Crackhead." Wow.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Dr. Boyce - New Study Shows that Black Men Don't Benefit from Mentorship in the Same Way as Whites
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
Robert Champion, the FAMU student who was killed in a homicide, was in terrible shape after the beating that killed him.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
NFL Player Gives Entire Salary to Sends Kids to College
NFL Superstar Braylon Edwards wants kids to be educated. He's putting his money where his mouth is.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Yvette Carnell: JC Watts' Endorsement of Newt Gingrich is Horrible Political Calculus
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
Cassie Wright, head of the College Republicans at The University of Texas seems to think that being black means that you snort crack.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Mrs. Botswana Speaks Out about Black Women Being Left out of the 2011 Mrs. Universe Pageant
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.
Yvette Carnell: Why Eric Holder Shouldn't Be Playing the Race Card
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
FAMU Band Member's Death Ruled to be a Homicide
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
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.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
How to Deal with Your Child's Teacher Without Being Confrontational
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?
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
Dr. Boyce Watkins takes issue with the column "If I were a Poor Black Kid" written by Gene Marks at Forbes Magazine.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
FAMU Marching Band Being Accused of Fraud During Hazing Investigations
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?
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?
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Dr. Boyce: Tea Partiers, Skunks and a Mixed-Race President - Were they Over the Line in their Insults?
Dr. Boyce Watkins and Yvette Carnell discuss the recent portrayal of President Obama as a skunk (half black, half white and stinky).
Does Hollywood Drive Black Men Crazy?
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.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Dr. Boyce: Did You Know that Newt Gingrich's Middle Name is "Leroy?" No Kidding
Wow, who would have thought that the first president with the middle name "Leroy" would actually be a white guy?
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Sara Bartman: The Original Video Vixen - How We Learned to Objectify Black Women
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.
Click to read More on YourBlackWoman.com
An Open Letter to President Obama from a Political Scientist, Not a Political Operative
Kirsten West Savali and Jesse Lee Peterson Debate Abortion, Margaret Sanger and Planned Parenthood
Kirsten West Savali from Your Black World debates with Jesse Lee Peterson about the legacy of Margaret Sanger and abortion.
Is Obama a True Liberal On Reproductive Rights? Also, Should Men Have Any Say in the Process Whatsoever?
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.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Stop Lyin! Jay-Z Is NOT the First Hip Hop Artist to Perform at Carnegie Hall
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.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Compton Girl Becomes Youngest Black Woman to Fly Solo Across the United States
Kimberly Anyadike becomes the youngest black female to fly solo across the United States.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Donald Trump Says that Black People Have No Role Models
Donald Trump seems to believe that black people have no role models. Just a reminder of how intelligent he is.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Dr. Jennifer Caudle: What Does the Howard University HIV/AIDS Incident Say about Our Fight Against STDs?
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.
If a Woman Has the Right to Choose to Have a Child, Can the Man Choose Not to Pay?
Dr. Boyce Watkins and relationship therapist George James discuss the concept of the "Financial abortion."
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Dr. Boyce Watkins: It's Time For Black People to Own Our Own "Stuff"
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"
Emanyea Lockett is in serious trouble for finding his teacher attractive. But does he deserve to be suspended and given a two day suspension?
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