I watched presidential candidate Herman Cain on The Tonight Show the other day. He’d gotten my attention after Anderson Cooper called to ask what I thought about Cain’s recent comment about African Americans being brainwashed into voting Democratic. I thought that Cain’s remarks were curious for a number of reasons, mainly because they insulted the intelligence of millions of black Democrats. (Read more)
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Dr. Boyce: Herman Cain, the Brainwashed Caricature of a Candidate – Source: Your Black World
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March madness, black athletes and the black church – Source: Dr. Boyce Watkins
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Dr. Boyce, Rev. Sharpton Speak at Ohio Education Rally
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action
Most of you by now know about the case of Kelley Williams-Bolar.You also know that I’ve taken a personal interest in Kelley’s case since we first hit the issue on Black Voices. Kelley, in case you don’t know, was convicted of a felony after sending her children to a school district that was not her own. This case against a single mother seeking a better educational situation for her kids set off a firestorm of international support.
I arrived in Akron yesterday to prepare for the rally on Kelley’s behalf, and Rev. Sharpton got here tonight. When we arrived at the church, the parking lot was full, the news trucks were everywhere and police were on hand to control us "rabble-rousing black folks."
The National Action Network was necessary in creating the infrastructure for the rally, for which I was extremely appreciative. The community was particularly gracious in coming out to take a stand for educational equality, which I found to be equally impressive. A glaring absence from the room was Ms. Williams-Bolar, but the issue is bigger than just one person, so I personally wasn’t concerned. I honestly can’t say why Kelley wasn’t at the rally or why her attorneys advised her not to show up, but I hope it was for a good reason. I also hope that they will one day allow her to thank the citizens who came out in bad weather to support her case.
March Madness, NCAA Money and the State of the Black Athlete
- As March Madness approaches, millions of people across America will be glued to their TV sets in … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 22nd 2011 11:16PM | Comments (8)
Dr. Boyce Watkins Spotlight: Sex and the Single Church Sister
- One of the most intriguing things about the black community is the power of the black church. The … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 22nd 2011 7:46PM | Comments (4)
Dr. Boyce Watkins Discusses Obama New Budget Plan on Open Line in NYC
Reggie Bush May Get Cut by the New Orleans Saints
- It may be impossible to fathom, but Reggie Bush may get axed by the New Orleans Saints. The … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 23rd 2011 2:30PM | Comments (10)
Dr. Boyce Watkins Spotlight: Striver’s Row Builds a Business Based on Talent
- African-Americans are outstanding entertainers. We sing, dance, rap and act like almost no one … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 21st 2011 12:14PM | Comments (0)
13 Years in Prison with No Evidence of Guilt: The Case of Rodney K. Stanberry
- Dr. Artemesia Stanberry has been relentless in fighting to free her cousin, Rodney K. … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 18th 2011 7:44PM | Comments (34)
Oscar Robertson and Other Great Athletes Suing NCAA for Billions
- The great Oscar Robertson, former superstar in both college and professional basketball, said … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 21st 2011 2:18PM | Comments (14)
Dr. Boyce Watkins Spotlight: The Medical Doctor, Beauty Queen and Outstanding Musician
- The word "impressive" doesn’t do justice to what you see when you study the life of Dr. … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 18th 2011 12:30PM | Comments (3)
Urban Prep Academy Gets 100% Black Male College Attendance… Again
- Well, they’ve done it again. Urban Prep Academy of Chicago, an all-male charter school with kids … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 17th 2011 11:56AM | Comments (31)
Was Suicide of Former NFL Star Related to Football Brain Injuries?
- This weekend, I was driving through the middle of "Nowhere’s Ville," Indiana, on my way to … Read More
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Mother jailed for sending kids to wrong school district
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We are working to help Ms. Williams-Bolar (below, the story outraged me). We are asking that you send an email to the mayor of Akron, Ohio. You can get his contact information by clicking here. We’ll keep you updated on this story, and I hope you’ll choose to take the time to support this mother in her ordeal. An email or phone call will make a difference.
Be well,
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action
An Ohio mother of two was sentenced to 10 days in jail and placed on three years probation after sending her kids to a school district in which they did not live. Kelly Williams-Bolar was sentenced by Judge Patricia Cosgrove on Tuesday and will begin serving her sentence immediately.
The jury deliberated for seven hours and the courtroom was packed as the sentence was handed down. She was convicted on two counts of tampering with court records after registering her two girls as living with their father when they actually lived with her. The family lived in the housing projects in Akron, Ohio, and the father’s address was in nearby Copley Township.
Additionally, Williams-Bolar’s father, Edward L. Williams, was charged with a fourth-degree felony of grand theft, in which he and his daughter are charged with defrauding the school system for two years of educational services for their girls. The court determined that sending their children to the wrong school was worth $30,500 in tuition.
Steve Harvey’s Ex-Wife Goes Public with His Affairs, Abandonment
Steve Harvey’s ex-wife Mary has decided to break her silence about her estranged husband. In a series of three shocking videos, Mary goes into detail about Steve’s affairs and seems to imply that Harvey has no business writing a book about relationships. There is even a letter below from one of Steve’s mistresses that puts the “relationship guru” on blast:
Dr Boyce Watkins Spotlight: Juan Gilbert Leads Black Scholars Into Computer Science
- While many of us know who the leading black basketball and football players happen to be, we … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 24th 2011 8:54PM | Comments (0)
Mike Tomlin’s Steelers Win Shows the Value of Diversity in the NFL
- Anyone watching with pride as the Pittsburgh Steelers fought their way to yet another Super … Read More
- By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 24th 2011 1:24AM | Comments (13)
ESPN Has Town Hall Meeting on the Black Athlete in America: The Good and Bad of It All
- I was sitting in front of my TV set flipping through one channel after another, and I found … Read More
- By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 14th 2011 7:41PM | Comments (22)
Condoleeza Rice Asked on CNN: “Why Are You Not Married?”
by Alexis Stodghill, AOL Black Voices
Condoleezza Rice, the first black woman to become a U.S. Secretary of State, was interviewed recently on the newly minted CNN show, ‘Piers Morgan Tonight,’ to be asked of all things: Why are you not married? That question no successful African American female can escape. The single, black (semi-successful) woman that I am couldn’t help but shrink in insecurity as this ubiquitous puzzler was posed even to one of the most prominent black women alive. Why the embarrassment?
Yes, such questions make for great ratings. It’s a question Piers Morgan might have asked any single V.I.P. Watching a woman who used to wield massive diplomatic and military power talk of cooking fried chicken was a hoot. But despite the innocence of the utterance, for black women everywhere that question is the articulation of aGreek tragedy-style family curse: An unsolvable source of suffering for black women that just keeps getting passed down. Piers may not have known that, but refering to it even obliquely is enough to make one’s heart hurt.
Clarence Thomas Omitted Wife’s Employment From Financial Disclosures
- Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has modified his financial disclosures over the past 13 … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 24th 2011 3:52PM | Comments (4)
Carlina White Update: Alleged Baby Kidnapper Ann Pettway Now in Custody
- The search is over for the Ann Pettway (pictured), the woman who allegedly kidnapped an infant … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 23rd 2011 10:23PM | Comments (10)
Dr. Boyce Watkins Spotlight: Helping Fathers Secure Rights to See Their Children, Manage Child Support
- One of the most difficult, stunning and defining experiences of my entire life was when I went … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 22nd 2011 1:51PM | Comments (33)
Keith Olbermann Leaving MSNBC: Will They Consider a Black Replacement?
- Apparently, eight years has been enough for both MSNBC and Keith Olbermann. The network … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 22nd 2011 12:44PM | Comments (32)
President Obama, Black America and the State of the Union: What We Need Him to Say
- Tuesday’s State of the Union Address to be given by President Barack Obama comes at a time when … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 21st 2011 8:49PM | Comments (50)
Second Graders Caught Engaging in Oral Sex in Class With Teacher Present
- Two second graders in an Oakland elementary school shocked the country when they were disciplined … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 21st 2011 6:44PM | Comments (52)
Frederick Jermaine Carter: Was This a Suicide or a Lynching?
- The black community in Greenwood, Miss., is on edge and angry after the death of Frederick … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 21st 2011 11:59AM | Comments (110)
Ted Williams: “The Man with the Golden Voice” Keeps on Messing Up
Click here to watch Ted Williams, “The Man with the Golden Voice” as he continues to struggle with addiction.
GA Prison Strike Update: Coalition’s Open Letter to the Governor Lists Demands from the Department of Corrections
CONCERNED COALITION TO RESPECT PRISONERS’ RIGHTS
Michael Steele: Republicans Need ‘a Few More Brothers in the House’
- Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele has continued to be outspoken in the … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 20th 2011 9:03PM | Comments (41)
Gabrielle Giffords Shooting Suspect Arraigned, Charged
- A federal grand jury has issued the first in a set of charges in the indictment of Jared … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 20th 2011 8:10PM | Comments (0)
Republicans Vote to Repeal President Obama’s Health Care Law
- Let the political games begin. In their first move as freshly appointed captains of the … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 19th 2011 9:45PM | Comments (15)
What Does the NBC-Comcast Merger Do to Black Media Ownership?
- The recent merger between Comcast Corp. and NBC Universal is considered one the most significant … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 19th 2011 10:52AM | Comments (17)
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Poll Says Americans Losing Faith in Obama – Source: Your Black World
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Poll Says Americans Losing Faith in Obama
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, The Institute for Black Public Policy
Recent polls are showing that 6 out of 10 Americans are losing faith in President Obama’s ability to run our nation. This decline in the president’s numbers is in stark contrast to where the numbers were at the start of his presidency. They are also reflective of the general fact that Americans are losing faith in government. While 60% of Americans polled say they have little belief in President Obama, 68% said the same thing about Democrats, and 72% said the same about Republicans.
I don’t agree with these assessments, since President Obama has proven time and time again that he is the most qualified candidate for the job. The broader challenge for the American people is that there are almost never enough good candidates available. The elitism that leads our officials to only consider Harvard and Yale graduates for the White House or Supreme Court nominations is disturbing, and such a limited set of selections is what causes us to choose incompetent individuals like George W. Bush or Clarence Thomas to run our country.
Dr. Boyce Video — Sherri Shepherd Stops by for a Conversation
- I like Sherri Shepherd very much. No, really I do. Unlike some of the less desirable creatures I’ve … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jul 16th 2010 1:10AM | Comments (3)
One Year After Henry Louis Gates: Still No True Teachable Moment
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, The Institute for Black Public Policy
Last year, our nation was brought to a standstill over an otherwise uneventful confrontation between a police officer and a professor. That professor’s name was Henry Louis Gates Jr. To our surprise, we then watched this non-event become the national spectacle, as the police officer soon learned not to mess with an angry professor with a good publicist. By the time the debacle was over, however, the professor quietly and mysteriously walked off into the sunset so he could try to redeem his public image on PBS specials.
One part of the political fallout was the additional damage caused to race relations in America, and a president who had to watch his poll numbers plummet as a result of his misguided intervention. To console the American people, we were promised a series of "teachable moments," designed to help our nation gain a greater degree of interracial understanding. Just like many college students across America, we were holding out for a powerful teachable moment, and instead we just got beer.
One year later, perhaps we can talk about the things that we were supposed to learn from the Henry Louis Gates case, but never did. I’ll take it from the top:
1) Every officer who arrests a black man, even a famous one inside his house, is not always doing something wrong. We must first investigate the facts.
When Gates was arrested, I was surprised to see how many people believed his story without spending a second analyzing the facts of the situation. I didn’t presume that Gates was innocent just because he works at Harvard University, nor did I presume he was guilty. Harvard faculty and students have been arrested on numerous occasions, but I am sure there are also cases when police overstep their authority.
Turpin Suicide and Other Kentucky Players Are Examples of How the NCAA Destroys the Lives of Young Black Men 
I’ve said it once and I’ll keep on saying it: The NCAA is an incredibly destructive force within the African American community. The league, which professes to offer opportunities to “educate” players, often turns into a pathway to broken dreams, empty bank accounts, prison sentences and even suicide. The stories involving former University of Kentucky stars Melvin Turpin and Antoine Walker are very good cases in point. Turner recently committed suicide and Walker is on his way to prison for gambling debts.
The goal here is not to focus specifically on the cases of Walker and Turner, but to instead talk about why the NCAA has so much power over athletes and how athletes might find a way to change that. Significant limitations on athlete labor rightshave been allowed by Congress, and they tend to be most strict on athletes in revenue generating sports. Nearly every activity and revenue stream of the athlete is carefully controlled, with the sole objective of keeping money in the pockets of old white guys. The racial element to this clearly unjust and unAmerican way of doing business cannot be denied. One has to wonder if the fact that most of the top college athletes are black plays a role in why the public perceives the NCAA to be helping the athletes, the same way a major corporation is considered to be a savior for five-year olds in a Chinese sweatshop.
Mel Gibson: What You Probably Don’t Know About His Money
- Most of us have spent a great deal of time hearing the most shocking details of the relationship … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jul 16th 2010 11:52PM | Comments (4)
Boyce Watkins and Bill Cosby On Al Sharpton’s "Keeping It Real" Show
Geraldo Rivera Interviews the New Black Panther Chief Malik Zulu Shabazz
Rush Limbaugh Insults Black People With ‘Cracker’ Remark
- Rush Limbaugh is at it again, earning his paycheck from Premier Radio Networks. Recently on his … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jul 15th 2010 8:09PM | Comments (24)
Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton Downplay Tea Party Racism
- To the surprise of some, Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton have pushed attention away from the … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jul 15th 2010 1:58PM | Comments (6)
LeBron’s House Has a Casino, Starbucks In it?
NFL Player Johnny Jolly Suspended on Serious Drug Charges
- A very popular rap song with the chorus "Sippin on some sizzurp" was written by the group, Three … Read More
- By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jul 16th 2010 5:08PM | Comments (4)
LeBron James Interested In ‘Buying’ $50 Million Miami Mansion
- LeBron James’ home in Akron, Ohio, definitely embodies the life of the rich and famous. According … Read More
- By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jul 16th 2010 10:50AM | Comments (57)
How To Financially Destroy Your Children Right Before You Die
- I had a friend who shall remain anonymous. Actually, this person was a very close friend, almost … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jul 14th 2010 3:19PM | Comments (3)
AKA Sorority Having Major Legal Problems on Financial Issue
- The women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are in the middle of a crazy legal situation, which … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jul 14th 2010 1:21PM | Comments (21)
Black Contractors Not Getting Many Contracts for BP Oil Spill Cleanup
- BP is getting criticism from civil rights leaders about African Americans being left out of the … Read More
- By Lawrence Watkins on Jul 16th 2010 11:38AM | Comments (0)
Mike Tyson’s Interview Reminds Us of How Conflicted He Is
- Like everyone else on earth, I grew up with a serious admiration for Iron Mike Tyson. He was the … Read More
- By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jul 15th 2010 3:46PM | Comments (15)
Former NBA Player Melvin Turpin Commits Suicide
- Former University of Kentucky standout Melvin Turpin was found this week in his home dead of … Read More
- By Dr. Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jul 12th 2010 1:38AM | Comments (13)
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Does the black church keep black women single and lonely? Dr. Boyce Watkins
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The Black Church Keeps Black Women Single and Lonely?
- In my book "Financial Lovemaking 101," one of the topics of discussion is the economic benefit of … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 18th 2010 11:24AM | Comments (0)
Parliament-Funkadelic Guitarist Garry Shider Dies
- Garry Shider was the musical director for Parliament-Funkadelic and was known for having the … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 18th 2010 10:27AM | Comments (0)
Chamillionaire Strategically Defaults on His Mortgage
- The rapper Chamillionaire recently alerted many of his fans to the concept of a strategic default … Read More
- By Lawrence Watkins on Jun 10th 2010 4:33PM | Comments (11)
L.A. Lakers Most Valuable Team in NBA, but Tiny Compared to Football
- Some of us watch the NBA finals and think that basketball is actually a game. Well, it’s kind of … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 15th 2010 8:29AM | Comments (0)
Dr. Boyce Video: Images of the Black Woman in Media and Business
- Today I had the opportunity to speak with four interesting and empowered black women: Michaela … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 14th 2010 6:46PM | Comments (8)
Apple Gets Serious Scrutiny for Suicides at its Chinese Plant
- The suicide of Ma Xiang Qian, a 19-year old Chinese worker, has consumers around the world … Read More
- By Lawrence Watkins on Jun 9th 2010 4:47PM | Comments (0)
Democrats Hold Up Primary for Questionable Candidate Alvin Greene
- In case you don’t know, Alvin Greene is the South Carolina Democratic nominee for the Senate. … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 18th 2010 12:59AM | Comments (3)
Obama Administration Makes Massive Arrests for Mortgage Fraud
- Federal officials this week announced that they’ve made 485 arrests and seized almost $11 million … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 17th 2010 3:28PM | Comments (7)
Republicans Argue Obama Chilled Out During Oil Spill Crisis
- In a recent Republican attack ad (see below), President Barack Obama is being accused of … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 16th 2010 11:30PM | Comments (17)
Gary Coleman Funeral is Not Going to Happen
- The legal and financial squabbles over the life and death of actor Gary Coleman continue to make … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 16th 2010 10:41PM | Comments (8)
Leaded Gasoline Caused Neurological Defects in Black Children
- According to a recent study, leaded gasoline is to blame for nearly two-thirds of the toxic lead … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 16th 2010 1:41PM | Comments (0)
How to Ask Your Boss for a Loan
- It may surprise you to know that there are many employers across the country who offer loans to … Read More
- By Lawrence Watkins on Jun 9th 2010 4:18PM | Comments (3)
‘Are We There Yet?’: TBS Banks on the Black Family Sitcom
- With the arrival of the new TBS show, ‘Are We There Yet?’ the black community is getting another … Read More
- By Lawrence Watkins on Jun 7th 2010 3:02PM | Comments (22)
Dr. Boyce Video — What the Hayell? Soulja Boy Has Business Book?
- Let’s start from the beginning. Soulja Boy is a rapper. Some think that he’s not a very good … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 16th 2010 1:33PM | Comments (0)
Barack Obama’s Kids, Father’s Day and Black Economics
- The country is well aware that the Obama family is full of basketball fans. President Barack Obama … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 16th 2010 1:08PM | Comments (6)
NAACP Involved in Shocking Police Video: Woman Punched in Face
- Like most cities in America, Seattle has racial tension, much of it revolving around the … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 16th 2010 12:20PM | Comments (76)
Barack Obama’s Oil Spill Speech May Help Bankrupt BP
- Last night, President Obama spoke clearly and firmly about how he and his administration will … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 16th 2010 9:15AM | Comments (2)
Drake’s Album Sales: Will They Meet the Hip-Hop Financial Mark?
- This week is the highly anticipated release of the debut album for rapper Drake, called ‘Thank Me … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 15th 2010 1:30PM | Comments (4)
Dr. Boyce Video — What the Hayell? What is Wrong With T-Pain?
- I don’t dislike T-Pain, but I can say that I dislike his music. At that the same time, I can’t … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 15th 2010 12:30PM | Comments (24)
Alvin Greene’s Mental Status Questioned in Senate Race
- A lawmaker in the state of South Carolina wondered out loud if the Democratic Senate nominee, Alvin … Read More
- By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jun 15th 2010 10:09AM | Comments (11)
Black Female Inmate Given the Wrong Medication and Gets Blisters all across her body
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Police caught on camera punching a black woman in the Face
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Why Financial Reform Should Matter to Black People
by Dr. Boyce Watkins
Politicians can be trusted about as much as your drug-addicted cousin: You know he loves you, but he is going to lie to you. Why? Because addictions speak louder than love. Politicians are addicted to money and corporations have lots of it. Banks and Wall Street firms pour hundreds of millions of dollars into the pockets of our elected officials, creating an ever-growing divide between what they believe and what they do. That’s why most Americans don’t know if financial reform is designed to work for the people or for the banks.
Most of us are aware that the folks on Capitol Hill are embarking on yet another convoluted political battle involving our nation’s banking system. One side is going to tell you that their ideas are the best, and the other side is going to tell you that the first group is lying to you. But as a Finance Professor, I’d like to spend a second breaking down financial reform in a digestible way. The pending adjustments to our financial system represent the most significant economic-political transformation since the Great Depression. So whether we like it or not, these activities are going to impact our lives.
A couple of ways in which financial reform trickles down to the rest of our lives are credit card fees and lending rates. Some are arguing that credit card companies should be restricted in the amount they are allowed to charge for an overdraft or late payment. Some have also questioned floating rate loans or lending products with balloon payments that need to be refinanced. Believe me: If financial reform goes through, you are going to feel the effects almost immediately.
The Age of the Hoochie Mama is Over: It’s Time for Hip Hop to Grow Up
by Dr. Boyce Watkins
In 2004, the women at Spelman College told the rapper Nelly to take a hike for sliding a credit card through a woman’s backside. The women told Nelly to take his music elsewhere, and his concert was cancelled. I thought that after this incident, women across America would slide their own credit card in the other direction, away from the record stores and websites used to purchase music from artists who make it their mission in life to disrespect black women. I have to admit that I was wrong.
What has always amazed me is the fact that we have trained young people to endure and embrace consistent disrespect from rappers likeSlim Thug, who recently stated that white women are a far better choice for relationships, and Lil Wayne, who has done everything in his power to show just how little regard he has for African American females. Wayne even has a song called Alphabet B*tches, which isn’t exactly like the ABCs you learned in preschool. For some reason, we all keep dancing to the beat and showing up for concerts, reminding the artist that freedom of speech is in full effect, no matter how harmful that speech may be.
On the Funny Side of things…..How Did a Baby Learn to Dance Like This?
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World Cup may be Mandela’s last great goal for South Africa
by Dr. Boyce Watkins
Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison. While incarcerated, he played soccer with his fellow inmates in order to avoid going insane under the brutal conditions. He was eventually released in 1990. Two days after his release, 85,000 people gathered to greet their new leader in a soccer stadium.That stadium is the same location where the World Cup is set to begin this week.
To say that this event has significance to Mandela would be a tremendous understatement.
The frail 91-year old Mandela has publicly stated that he plans to attend the World Cup, but he doesn’t plan to stay. He is making the dramatic exception of going out during the winter and jeopardizing his health because the world will be watching the country he loves.
At the end of apartheid, South Africa was banned from international sporting events. The nation has endured a roller coaster of successes and failures during that time, and earning the right to host the World Cup is one of the great achievements of both Mandela and his extraordinary country.
The FIFA World Cup is the most highly viewed event on earth, attracting over 715 million viewers for the final and a total of $2.2 billion viewers for the entire tournament. In comparison, the most highly viewed Super Bowl in history had 106.5 million viewers. The United States is one of the few countries around the world that doesn’t get extremely excited about the World Cup. In other nations, the excitement level is incalculable.
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