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Dr. Darron Smith: Black Men, Status Competition and the Threat of Violence
By Dr. Darron Smith The emergence of American inequality began during the formation of our nation, giving rise to popular notions of our supposedly American democracy. In fact, many colonial…
Former NBA Player Bashes Kings’ Demarcus Cousins for Being Immature and Ignorant
David Stern was a marketing genius when he decided to go opposite the normal marketing thinking when it came to sports. Instead of marketing the team, uniform and logo, he put…
Derrick Anthony Reed Talks about Why Racism Makes Us Crazy
By Derrick Anthony Reed For all intents and purposes, I hope for this blog to take a perspective on racial relations that has yet to be discussed that all may…
Scholar David Leonard Responds to Racist Article Written about 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick
Dear Mr. Whitley: I recently decided to take a break from public writing; I needed to catch my breath, to catch up on life, work, and recharge. Yet, after reading your…
Black NBA Players, Scholars, Entertainers Gather to Talk About Manhood and Fatherhood
Harlem, N.Y. – A panel of African-American celebrity fatherhood activists and poets highlighted an evening of care and concern for the state of Black fatherhood - The Fatherhood Panel. Thursday evening Dec. 6,…
Walter Cobb: Ladies, Your Man Asks, “If I Was Your Girlfriend…?”
By Walter Cobb “If I was your girlfriend would you remember to tell me all the things you forgot when I was your man?” Prince sang these words in 1986…
Ivory Toldson, PhD: Do Black Kids Struggle Because Their Teachers Don’t Look Like Them?
by Dr. Ivory Toldson Recently, the media reported that Florida and Virginia are attempting to close the “achievement gap” by setting different performance standards for black and white students. These controversial and misguided proposals…
Gay Ex-Nation of Islam Member Releases a Book about Black Men and Prison Sexuality
Contact: Hassan Hartley brotherhassan@hotmail.com (773)655-0125 For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – While the media often paints a picture of a U.S prison system which thrives with rehabilitation and convict reform,…
Etan Thomas: President Obama Can’t Hold Back This Time Around
by Etan Thomas, WashingtonPost.com I’ve been a loyal supporter of President Obama since Oct. 2, 2002. I remember the day vividly: It was when I heard that an Illinois state senator…
Tavis Smiley’s Open Letter to Challenge the Cancellation of His Show in Chicago
This letter was written by Tavis Smiley, co-host of the radio show, “Smiley & West,” along with Dr. Cornel West. The letter is addressed to Torey Malatia, President and CEO…