Black People in America

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

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

Study Finds that Black Duke Students Leave Difficult Majors for Easier Ones

2012-01-13T06:58:00.001-08:00

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

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

Racist? Image of Michelle Obama Based on Marie Antoinette

2012-01-09T07:35:00.001-08:00

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

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

Watch the Throne: 15-Year Old Surgeon Sets the Standard for What Black Men Can Surely Become

2012-01-08T15:08:00.001-08:00

Tony Hansberry has a bright future as a surgeon. But there should be thousands more black men like him.

Dr. Boyce: MSNBC Suspends Pat Buchanan - That's the Least They Can Do

2012-01-08T13:23:00.001-08:00

5 Things that Ivy Blue Carter Is Going to Learn from Her Parents

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

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

2012-01-07T10:58:00.001-08:00

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.

The Girl Who Was Accidentally Deported Has Arrived Back in the US

2012-01-06T18:38:00.001-08:00

Jakadrien Turner's Colombian adventure is over.

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

2012-01-06T06:32:00.001-08:00

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

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

2012-01-05T11:15:00.001-08:00

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

A Black Church Gets Ownership of a KKK Store

2012-01-04T06:24:00.001-08:00

Is This Police Officer Planting Drugs in a Suspect's Car?

2012-01-03T16:34:00.001-08:00

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Mitt Romney Compares President Obama to Kim Kardashian

2012-01-03T16:26:00.001-08:00

Rick Santorum Characterizes Black People as Being on Welfare

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

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

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

Dr. Boyce Video - Dr. Jennifer Caudle Explains How to Push to Get The Right Information from Your Doctor

2012-01-02T06:18:00.001-08:00

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.

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

President Obama's Approval Rating Shoots Up in Latest Poll

2011-12-26T15:13:00.001-08:00

To All Black Leaders: Why You Need a Leadership Coach

2011-12-26T08:34:00.001-08:00

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.

Natural Hair Becoming Very Popular Among African American Women

2011-12-25T05:14:00.001-08:00

Chime Edwards and other natural hair experts are leading the charge for the increasing number of black women going natural.

The Media Ruins the Christmas Surprise for Sasha and Malia

2011-12-24T18:24:00.001-08:00

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

Matt Damon: "A President with some balls would have been better"

2011-12-22T10:54:00.001-08:00

Matt Damon seems to think that President Obama has no balls.

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.

Mitt Romney Says He Would Deport Pres. Obama's Uncle

2011-12-22T05:39:00.001-08:00

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

2011-12-22T05:17:00.001-08:00

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

2011-12-20T14:19:00.001-08:00

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

Man Dies After Eating Cocaine to Help His Older Brother Stay Out of Jail

2011-12-20T08:19:00.001-08:00

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

2011-12-19T16:58:00.001-08:00

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

Maya Angelou is Angry at Common for Duping Her into Contributing to a Song with the N-Word in It

2011-12-19T11:38:00.001-08:00

Maya Angelou is angry at the rapper Common for putting her on a song with the N-word all over it.

Obama Family Vacation is the Most Expensive in History

2011-12-19T08:24:00.001-08:00

Eric Holder Says He and Obama Being African American Influences the Right Wing Attacks

2011-12-19T07:12:00.001-08:00

Eric Holder says that Republicans have a race problem with he and President Obama.

California Politician Calls for the Assassination of President Obama and "His Monkey Children"

2011-12-18T19:47:00.001-08:00

Jules Manson might not be a heavyweight politician, but these comments put him on the map of Facebook, the CIA, and everyone else.

The Obamas aren't going to allow Sasha and Malia to use Facebook.

Sasha and Malia are NOT Allowed to Use Facebook

2011-12-18T09:00:00.001-08:00

FAMU Band Member's Death Ruled to be a Homicide

2011-12-16T16:36:00.001-08:00

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.

Dr. Boyce: Why All Poor Black Kids are Stupid

2011-12-15T14:34:00.001-08:00

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

Malcolm X's Daughter Arrested for Failing to Repay Restitution

2011-12-15T11:32:00.001-08:00

Malcolm X's daughter Malikah is in serious trouble for an incident related to the woman she robbed a few months ago.

Reports Says that Al Sharpton is Swimming in Debt. Is it Serious?

2011-12-12T18:41:00.001-08:00

The New York Post has a lot to say about Sharpton's debt. Is this a personal vendetta?

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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.

Tea Party Portrays President Obama as a Mixed-Race Skunk on Racist Website

2011-12-12T10:11:00.001-08:00

President Obama is being portrayed as a "half-white, half black and stinky" skunk in a racist new website by the Tea Party

Jay-Z's New Jersey Nets Partner Announces that He's Running for President

2011-12-12T09:31:00.001-08:00

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.

The Right Wing Stalkers of Sasha and Malia Obama

2011-12-11T16:31:00.001-08:00

Sasha and Malia Obama apparently have a slew of haters who follow their every move.

Player Told to Cut Off His Dreadlocks or Else

2011-12-11T10:27:00.001-08:00

Jose Reyes must chop em off or lose his $106 million dollar contract.

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

2011-12-10T09:02:00.001-08:00

One Yr Old Dies After Life Support Shut Down: Was Shot in the Head During a Rap Music Video

2011-12-10T08:45:00.001-08:00

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.

Amazing: 2-Year Old Boy Raps With His Daddy

2011-12-10T08:21:00.001-08:00

Principal Resigns After Suspending Boy for Saying His Teacher Was "Cute"

2011-12-09T09:25:00.001-08:00

The little boy got his justice. You should not be suspended for saying that you think your teacher's cute.

Should Men Have the Right to Opt out of Raising a Child if the Mother Gives Him No Choice about Having It?

2011-12-09T07:56:00.001-08:00

Deborrah Cooper takes issue with the article written by Yvette Carnell of Your Black World. Both women have opposing views on the concept of Financial abortions and whether men should have the same rights to opt out of child birth as women.

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

Nigeria Won't Apologize for New Anti-Gay Legislation

2011-12-08T07:18:00.001-08:00

13-Yr Old Boy Arrested for Burping Loudly During Class

2011-12-08T06:42:00.001-08:00

Raynard Jackson: Cain Was Not Able

2011-12-08T06:10:00.001-08:00

Raynard Jackson, a Republican, believes that Herman Cain was simply not up to the test.

Idris Elba Set to Play Nelson Mandela in "Official" Biopic

2011-12-07T20:17:00.001-08:00

Idris Elba as Nelson Mandela? Hmmmmm

Woman Writes Open Letter of Apology to President Obama for Not Supporting His Healthcare Plan

2011-12-07T19:17:00.001-08:00

Why Don't Barbie Dolls Have Natural Hair? A Woman Seeks to Answer This Question with Her Product

2011-12-07T17:16:00.001-08:00

Do you ever wonder why none of the Barbie Dolls really look like "us?" A woman seeks to answer this question with a new and exciting product.

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.

Mother Sent to Jail Because Her Son is Obese

2011-12-06T08:22:00.001-08:00

Should this mother be arrested because her son is 555 pounds at the age of 14?

NAACP Takes Voter ID Racism Issue to the United Nations

2011-12-06T08:06:00.001-08:00

Disabled Mother of 6 Trades Her House for a Minivan to Get Her Kids to School On Time

2011-12-05T07:21:00.001-08:00

LaWanda Flake took some heat from family and friends, but did what she felt made sense.

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

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

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.

Bishop Eddie Long Announces that He's Going to Take Time Off from His Church

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

It appears that Bishop Eddie Long is going to take some time away to deal with family issues.

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

2011-12-04T10:07:00.001-08:00

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

Newt Gingrich Believes that Poor Children Don't Know How to Work

2011-12-04T09:12:00.001-08:00

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

2011-12-03T15:06:00.001-08:00

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?

The Media Believes that the Herman Cain Campaign is Effectively Dead

2011-12-01T15:28:00.001-08:00

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

2011-12-01T09:41:00.001-08:00

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

Church in KY Says Interracial Couples Can't Join

2011-12-01T08:02:00.001-08:00

The Gulnare Freewill Baptist Church in Pike County doesn’t seem to believe much in free will - interracial couples can't join.

Obama Administration Fact Sheet: Today is World AIDS Day

2011-12-01T07:33:00.001-08:00

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.

Bank Tries to Evict 103-Yr Old Woman, But Movers and Deputies Refuse to Put Her Out

2011-11-30T12:10:00.001-08:00

People took a stand for this elderly woman in Atlanta who was about to lose her home.

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: