Dr. Boyce Watkins: Black Scholar, Black Professor, Black Leader

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Dr. Boyce on AOL Black Voices - 11/15/10

Bishop Eddie Long is a No Show at the Stand Campaign

Everyone waited to see whether Bishop Eddie Long was going to show up at the Stand Campaign, a ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 15th 2010 12:29AM | Comments (6)

Black Men and Prisons: How We Can Make It Right

Last night, I spoke to the Kentucky Alliance against Racial and Political Oppression, a very active ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 14th 2010 11:36AM | Comments (30)

Guns, Medallions, Lawsuits: Rapper T.I. Has More Legal Drama

It appears that being in prison doesn't help the rapper T.I. avoid the fate of other wealthy ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 13th 2010 1:59PM | Comments (17)

Black Scholar Helps Black Folks Get to Haiti for Relief Effort

Dr. Ron Daniels is a giant in his field. Among African American scholars, he is a leader, ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 12th 2010 11:10AM | Comments (7)

Black News Website Calls R. Kelly a 'Pedophile'

There was a recent uproar on Amazon. The public outcry occurred after a book was released that ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 11th 2010 11:17PM | Comments (32)

Al Sharpton vs. Andrew Cuomo: The N.Y. Governor's Lack of Diversity

I saw this week that Rev. Al Sharpton is taking New York Governor-elect Andrew Cuomo to task for ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 11th 2010 9:42AM | Comments (16)

Death of 7-Year-Old Aiyana Jones Featured on Mother Jones

Motherjones.com did an interesting article about the death of 7-year-old Aiyana Jones. I wrote ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 10th 2010 11:25PM | Comments (4)

Rapper Shyne Becomes an Orthodox Jew

The rapper Shyne (pictured) is an interesting brother. He's interesting because, in 1999, he was ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 10th 2010 10:21PM | Comments (10)

Black Boys are Worse Off in School Than Previously Thought

It's been long understood that black boys are not doing well in the school system. A recent ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 10th 2010 2:04PM | Comments (116)

Bishop Eddie Long's Church Doesn't Back Him in His Lawsuits

The New Birth Missionary Baptist Church finally got around to responding to the numerous ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 9th 2010 11:35PM | Comments (64)

Dr. Boyce Video -- Raising Psychologically Healthy 'Colored' Girls

What does it take for a woman to be healthy? This issue consistently presses upon my mind as I ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 8th 2010 5:02PM | Comments (4)

Dr. Boyce Video: Why is the Black Man Always a Suspect?

You know how it works: Someone comes into the police station claiming to be the victim of a ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 8th 2010 10:26AM | Comments (63)

$1.15 Billion in Aid to Haiti Held Up by U.S. Government Bureaucracy

The U.S. Congress, with all of its problems, is now significantly disrupting Haitian lives by ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 8th 2010 9:54AM | Comments (10)

Republicans Want to Cut Taxes for the Rich?

I was recently on 'The Kudlow Report,' a show on CNBC, to talk about whether it makes sense for ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 8th 2010 6:25AM | Comments (28)

Jesse Jackson vs. Soledad O'Brien: CNN's Lack of Black Anchors

It seems that CNN's Soledad O'Brien has a bone to pick with the Rev. Jesse Jackson. According to ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 7th 2010 4:38PM | Comments (117)

Black Unemployment Drops Slightly, Still Remains High

How one analyzes the black unemployment numbers for the month of October really comes down to ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 6th 2010 2:17PM | Comments (9)

The Cancellation of 'Undercovers' Speaks to Black Actor Hurdles

I spend quite a bit of time running in and out of the NBC headquarters. The last time I went ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 6th 2010 9:19AM | Comments (68)

Stun Gun Use Ruled Unconstitutional in Ohio Jail

The Justice Department recently filed a complaint against the jailers in Franklin County, Ohio for ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 5th 2010 4:50PM | Comments (1)

What The Heck Happened to Chris Tucker?

I am thinking about going to the Hollywood Police Department and filing a missing person's report. ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 5th 2010 10:33AM | Comments (30)

Aimee Michael: Daughter and Mother Get Long Prison Sentences for Hit and Run

Aimee Michael (pictured left), for the most part, seems to be a lot like the rest of us. She's a ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 4th 2010 9:41PM | Comments (184)

Should Spike Lee Be Selling Vodka? Some Teens Bash Him for It

The New York Daily News is claiming that director Spike Lee has been getting bashed by New York ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 4th 2010 7:12PM | Comments (37)

Lil Wayne's Business to Pick Up After His Release From Prison

Lil Wayne is being released from Riker's Island prison on Thursday. His release is highly ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 3rd 2010 9:12PM | Comments (5)

Freeze Out: No Black Representation in the U.S. Senate

It turns out that there are no African Americans in the United States Senate. After the ouster of ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 3rd 2010 3:41PM | Comments (35)

No, You Cannot Smoke Marijuana Legally in California

If you live in California and thought you'd be able to smoke marijuana anytime you want, your ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 3rd 2010 10:30AM | Comments (15)

Would Money Make You Want to Date a White Man?

This week I was invited to participate in an event held in New York City called "8 Reasons to ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 2nd 2010 9:43PM | Comments (165)

Dr. Boyce Video: Black Men Need to Mentor One Another

What does it mean to be a black man in America? Most of us have a variety of perspectives when it ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 2nd 2010 1:50PM | Comments (14)

Bishop Eddie Long Denies Sex Abuse Allegations in Legal Docs

It took quite a while to get there, but Bishop Eddie Long has finally responded to the ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 2nd 2010 10:31AM | Comments (20)

What Black People Can Learn From the Facebook Movie

I went to see the film 'The Social Network' while in New York City this week. I was in town filming ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 2nd 2010 9:04AM | Comments (24)

Pastors Rally Against Bishop Eddie Long in Atlanta

This weekend, two pastors rallied in Atlanta to request the resignation of Bishop Eddie Long. ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 1st 2010 6:34PM | Comments (38)

Dr. Boyce, Rev. Al Sharpton, Speak With Obama Officials

Today I spent a few hours in studio with Rev. Al Sharpton. The topic for this week is obviously the ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 1st 2010 5:22PM | Comments (26)

Rally to Restore Sanity: Was it Worth Anyone's Time?

This weekend, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert held a rally on Capitol Hill. The rally focused on ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 1st 2010 10:03AM | Comments (4)

Dr. Boyce Video: Terrie Williams, Depression and the Black Community

I had the opportunity to speak with Terrie Williams, author of the book, "Black Pain." I have a ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Nov 1st 2010 4:56AM | Comments (4)

Woman Shakes Baby to Death for Interrupting Farmville on Facebook

A 22-year-old mother in Jacksonville, FL, just pleaded guilty to second degree murder after killing ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 30th 2010 10:46AM | Comments (21)

Dr. Boyce Video -- What Makes a Celeb Trashy vs. Trendy?

A huge part of a celebrity's brand is determined by how they look. Did they show up to the red ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 29th 2010 5:30PM | Comments (4)

Dr. Boyce Video --The Importance of Owning Your Own Business

In case you didn't know this, one of the things that most people think about every single day is ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 29th 2010 1:47PM | Comments (1)

Chris Linton Beating: Boston Police Beat a Youth on Camera

The beating of Chris Linton was sad to watch. A 16-year-old black male was beaten by Boston ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 28th 2010 11:18PM | Comments (29)

Pastors Rally Against Bishop Eddie Long, Request an HIV Test

Two pastors, Reuben Armstrong and Prophet H. Walker, have teamed up to plan a rally against ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 28th 2010 8:02PM | Comments (154)

Baltimore Sues Wells Fargo For Racist Lending Practices -- Again

It was recently announced that Wells Fargo, one of the largest lenders in the United States, has ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 28th 2010 1:32PM | Comments (22)

Black People and the N-Word: Filmmaker Dorian Chandler Explores

I had a chance to chat the other day with award-winning filmmaker Dorian Chandler. Chandler is the ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 28th 2010 12:37PM | Comments (6)

Why Would Juan Williams Defend FOX News Racism?

FOX News commentator Juan Williams has been in the news quite a bit lately. It started when he ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 28th 2010 9:54AM | Comments (24)

Al Reynolds, Tea Party Candidate, Says Black Men Prefer Selling Drugs to Education

Illinois State Senate candidate Al Reynolds (pictured) is in hot water, after making some ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 27th 2010 1:40PM | Comments (175)

Baracka Flocka Flame Video: The Dumbest Thing in Hip-Hop

When I was asked my thoughts about a YouTube video spoof of President Barack Obama rapping the ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 27th 2010 12:30AM | Comments (29)

Joe Jackson Rejected in Appeal for Michael Jackson Estate

Joe Jackson, father of the late Michael Jackson, was rejected in his challenge to have access to ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 26th 2010 10:23PM | Comments (93)

Black Males See 53% Unemployment in Milwaukee

A new report from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee shows a disturbing trend for African ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 26th 2010 11:52AM | Comments (10)

NPR Juan Williams, Gets a $2 Million Deal from Fox

It appears that Fox News has really embraced Juan Williams. Shortly after Williams was fired ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 22nd 2010 1:07AM | Comments (41)

Dr. Boyce on AOL Black Voices - 10/19/10

Kanye West Album Cover, and the Divide Between Art and Business

Like many other people across America, I found myself googling like crazy to see a picture of the ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 18th 2010 6:23PM | Comments (4)

Using Any Facebook Apps? They Might Be Selling Your Information

Facebook has spent a lot of time trying to convince you, me and millions of others that the ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 18th 2010 5:14PM | Comments (2)

White House Not So Excited About Moratorium on Foreclosures

The country is angry right now about foreclosures. During the month of September, the number of ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 18th 2010 11:53AM | Comments (2)

Economy is Still the Leading Job for President Barack Obama

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs addressed reporters recently to discuss plans for the ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 18th 2010 5:57AM | Comments (1)

Democrats Spend to Sway Black Voters: Why Should We Listen?

I was on the radio this morning with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Dr. Marc Lamont Hill (Columbia University ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 17th 2010 9:41AM | Comments (49)

Have Race Relations Gotten Worse Under Obama?

A recent Rasmussen Poll has revealed some interesting information about the state of black-white ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 16th 2010 5:58PM | Comments (67)

Rapper TI Sentenced to 11 Months in Prison

The rapper T.I. appeared in court today, pleading with the judge not to send him back to prison. ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 15th 2010 5:03PM | Comments (22)

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Sued for Sexual Harassment

A woman who was once employed by the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is suing the church, ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 15th 2010 12:49PM | Comments (22)

Candidate's Name Spelled 'Rich Whitey' on Election Ballot

The Green Party candidate for governor of the state of Illinois is a man by the name of Rich ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 14th 2010 6:28PM | Comments (6)

Sil Lai Abrams: Black Business Woman Confronts Domestic Violence

Sil Lai Abrams is the woman all of us need to know. She's bold, beautiful, intelligent and making ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 13th 2010 1:53PM | Comments (2)

The Financial Challenge of Dealing with Death

I've been working on a project with MSN called "The Invested Life" over the past several months. ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 13th 2010 12:40PM | Comments (4)

EMTs Are Charged in the Death of Pregnant Woman

An emergency medical technician (EMT) in New York City has been officially charged, after refusing ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 13th 2010 12:01PM | Comments (12)

Morehouse President Irked by Vibe Article on School's Gay Students

Morehouse College President Robert Franklin apparently doesn't like to see himself or his ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 12th 2010 10:24PM | Comments (19)

Bishop Eddie Long Hit With 5th Lawsuit

When it rains it pours. Bishop Eddie Long, the subject of a sex scandal that has riveted the ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 12th 2010 12:15PM | Comments (46)

Protesters Rally Against Saggin' Pants: Is This a Good Use of Their Time?

Ken and Gwen Rasheed of Winston-Salem, N.C., apparently find saggy pants to be a serious problem. ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 11th 2010 3:27PM | Comments (18)

Daniel Covington: Football Player Shot, Shooter Not Arrested

Daniel Covington is a former football player for the University of Louisville. His recent shooting ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 11th 2010 5:50AM | Comments (20)

Exclusive: Bishop Eddie Long Church Member Speaks

When I first received the request to interview Kevin Edwards, I wasn't sure what to think. Kevin ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 9th 2010 4:00AM | Comments (82)

Bishop Eddie Long's Billboard Causes Controversy in Atlanta

Bishop Eddie Long apparently has a great deal of support from members of the New Birth Missionary ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 7th 2010 9:18PM | Comments (97)

Dr. Boyce Video -- The Future of Hip-Hop, Part 3

What is the future of hip hop? I have our panel together to discuss the issue once again. They are ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 7th 2010 11:10AM | Comments (10)

Prophet H. Walker Plans Protest of Bishop Eddie Long

A pastor at a church in South Carolina says that he is going to have a rally at the state capitol ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 6th 2010 11:08PM | Comments (131)

Survey: Funding is Greatest Obstacle to Starting Black Businesses

Danielle Douglas, an entrepreneurship expert and CEO of Inspire Enterprises, conducted a survey of ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 6th 2010 6:58PM | Comments (16)

Bishop Steven Arnold Resigns After Affair With Parishioner

Bishop Steven Arnold (pictured), a prominent pastor in Little Rock, Ark., resigned this week, ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 6th 2010 12:50PM | Comments (21)

Dr. Boyce Video: Dream Hampton & Marc Lamont Hill on 'Black August' Rap Documentary & Prisons

I got a chance to speak with Marc Lamont Hill, a brilliant young professor at Columbia University, ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 6th 2010 5:32AM | Comments (1)

Dr. Boyce Video: The Future of Hip-Hop, Part 2

If you're anything like the rest of us, you are probably sick and tired of much of the hip hop ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 5th 2010 9:53PM | Comments (6)

Bishop Eddie Long's Spiritual Sons Express Support

It seems that Bishop Eddie Long has quite a few supporters. A few of his "spiritual sons" have ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 4th 2010 9:57PM | Comments (107)

T.I. Might Go to Prison, but Would Lindsay Lohan or Paris Hilton?

It's being reported that rapper T.I. (aka Clifford Harris) has a probation revocation hearing on ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 4th 2010 2:21PM | Comments (33)

Was the One Nation NAACP March Worth Your Time?

The One Nation march took place this weekend in Washington, D.C. Thousands of Americans gathered ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 4th 2010 1:24PM | Comments (15)

A Conversation on Homosexuality, the Black Church, and the Black Community

Dr. Jeff Gardere and I both agree that the recent gay sex scandal of Pastor Eddie Long has ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 4th 2010 8:15AM | Comments (22)

CNN Fires Rick Sanchez for Speaking Out Against Racism

Rick Sanchez was the coolest brother on CNN. No, he wasn't a brother in the technical sense of the ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 3rd 2010 6:43PM | Comments (107)

Oprah Winfrey Takes The Biggest Professional Risk of Her Life

CNN.com is reporting on a big move being made by Oprah Winfrey. As she approaches her retirement ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 1st 2010 3:25PM | Comments (35)

Bishop Eddie Long Update: Ex-Wife Alleges He Abused Her

The ex-wife of Bishop Eddie Long, Dabara S. Houston, claimed in court documents that Long abused ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Oct 1st 2010 12:46AM | Comments (129)

Why Do Black Athletes Seem to Go Broke?

I am participating with MSN in a project called "The Invested Life." The program represents the ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 30th 2010 10:21AM | Comments (35)

Bethany Storro: Acid Attack Hoax Woman Pleads Not Guilty

Bethany Storro (pictured) made national news when she claimed she was the victim of a random ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 30th 2010 5:14AM | Comments (39)

Jamal Parris Says Sex Happened on Church Grounds, 4th Accuser Spencer LeGrande Speaks Out

Most of you may have read the story about Jamal Parris, the latest and most vocal of Bishop ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 29th 2010 9:22PM | Comments (164)

Cornel West and Tavis Smiley Start a New Radio Show

Cornel West and Tavis Smiley are two of the coolest brothers on the intellectual block. They've ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 29th 2010 1:40PM | Comments (19)

Jamal Parris: Eddie Long Accuser Calls Him a 'Monster' and 'Predator'

As the days have gone by since the start of the Bishop Eddie Long scandal, I've become more and ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 29th 2010 2:51AM | Comments (267)

Julian Bond Calls Bishop Eddie Long a 'Raving Homophobe'

I have to start this article with an apology. Earlier today, I mentioned that many black public ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 28th 2010 6:07PM | Comments (37)

Black Leaders Quiet About Bishop Eddie Long Scandal

Trying to get various black public figures to speak out for or against Bishop Eddie Long has been ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 28th 2010 3:26PM | Comments (114)

Racial Bias Case Against New York Post Continues

The New York Post recently lost its bid to dismiss a racial bias lawsuit filed by a former editor ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 28th 2010 12:25PM | Comments (13)

Black Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and CBC Embarrassed by Anderson Cooper For Stealing Scholarship Funds

I watched 'Anderson Cooper 360' last night, and saw a black woman's face on the screen. Like most ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 28th 2010 10:21AM | Comments (9)

Bill Finally Introduced to Pay Black Farmers' Settlement

The U.S. Senate has been criticized for dragging its feet on compensation for black farmers based ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 27th 2010 5:42AM | Comments (1)

Bishop Eddie Long, the Black Church and Homosexuality: What We Can Learn

Just when you thought that the weekend was getting started, the weekend really got started. A ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 27th 2010 2:39AM | Comments (47)

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church: Bishop Eddie Long Addresses His Congregation

I woke up early to go to the website for the New Birth Missionary Baptist church. I wasn't sure ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 26th 2010 9:34AM | Comments (332)

Less Than Half of African Americans Believe Eddie Long is Gay

The sex scandal of Bishop Eddie Long has taken the world by storm. Everyone is talking about it ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 25th 2010 11:52AM | Comments (130)

Facebook Gives $100 Million to Our Kids, But We Don't Care As Much

By now, you may have heard that Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, is going to give $100 million ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 25th 2010 2:18AM | Comments (2)

Bishop Eddie Long to Step Down as Pastor After Sunday

It has been reported that the Bishop Eddie Long is going to step down as pastor after his ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 24th 2010 3:54PM | Comments (198)

Bishop Eddie Long's Academy Provided 'Masculine Journey' for Youth

Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably know about the sexual coercion lawsuit being ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 24th 2010 9:55AM | Comments (81)

Bishop Eddie Long Pictures Paint an Uncomfortable Image

I woke up this morning expecting the day to be normal, but normal just doesn't seem to visit my ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 23rd 2010 9:35AM | Comments (487)

Bishop Eddie Long Cancels Tom Joyner Appearance

I am not exactly sure why, but Bishop Eddie Long just canceled his appearance on the 'Tom Joyner ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 23rd 2010 8:56AM | Comments (42)

Lawrence Summers: President Obama's Top Economic Adviser is Gone

President Obama's top economic advisor, Lawrence Summers, is finally out the door. The former ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 22nd 2010 9:23PM | Comments (6)

Glenn Beck Mocks Michelle Obama's Healthy-Foods Campaign

At a "Right Nation" event held in Chicago, Glenn Beck felt the need to mock First Lady Michelle ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 22nd 2010 12:46PM | Comments (37)

Natasha Pettigrew: U.S. Senate Candidate Hit By Car and Dies

Natasha Pettigrew was a 30-year-old Green Party candidate for the U.S. Senate out of Maryland. ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 22nd 2010 1:11AM | Comments (22)

Multiple Men Allege Bishop Eddie Long Coerced Sex From Them

Update 4:40 PM EST: A third lawsuit has been filed against Bishop Eddie Long. CNN is reporting ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 21st 2010 6:15PM | Comments (400)

Black Woman Tells Obama, 'I'm Exhausted of Defending You & Disappointed': Should We All Be?

A black woman, Velma Hart, stood up in the Town Hall Meeting held by President Barack Obama on ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 21st 2010 1:33PM | Comments (261)

CNN's Black in America Gets it Wrong on Black White Wealth Gap

I was recently checking out some of CNN's special, "Black in America," the show they seem to do ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 20th 2010 5:06PM | Comments (42)

Dr. Boyce Video -- 'Raised by The Mistress,' A New Look at Black Love, Part 2

This is the second part of my interview with author Jamilah B. Creekmur. I enjoyed speaking with ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 20th 2010 11:21AM | Comments (1)

'Today' Show Guest Robert Plant References 'Spook Music'

I was in New York doing what I try to do best: show up for my little girls and support them in ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 20th 2010 12:25AM | Comments (112)

Acid Attack Hoax: Police Confirm Bethany Storro Threw Acid on Her Own Face

Bethany Storro gained the sympathy of the world, when she alleged that she was the victim of a ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 16th 2010 9:54PM | Comments (98)

14-Year-Old Boy Murdered in Drive-By Shooting

Boys as young as 14 years old should not have to worry about being shot in the street. ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 16th 2010 3:07PM | Comments (112)

Did Woman Pour Acid on Her Face and Say a Black Woman Did It?

Bethany Storro was once the target of the nation's sympathy, but she is slowly becoming the ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Sep 15th 2010 10:18PM | Comments (20)

Dr. Boyce on AOL Black Voices - 5/13/10

Why I Don't Like Elena Kagan for the Supreme Court

Update: 5/13/10 - 5:12 pm - Dr. Boyce appears on MSNBC to discuss Elena Kagan's nomination. ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 12th 2010 9:18AM | Comments (31)

Man Dies in Chokehold After Being Accused of Stealing Toothpaste

Anthony Kyser (pictured above left) of Chicago walked out of a CVS store on Saturday, holding ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 10th 2010 9:36PM | Comments (86)

Dr. Boyce and Jeff Johnson Discuss Black America

I've always had a sincere amount of respect for BET's Jeff Johnson. Jeff is usually on the ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 10th 2010 9:21AM | Comments (2)

Attorney General Eric Holder Argues Against Arizona Immigration Law

United States Attorney General Eric Holder stated on Sunday that he doesn't think that the ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 9th 2010 10:57PM | Comments (11)

The Financial Costs of Lawrence Taylor's Rape Allegations

Former New York Giants superstar Lawrence Taylor has found himself in a difficult situation. Taylor ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 9th 2010 10:44AM | Comments (20)

Unemployment For Blacks Remains High at 16.5%: Latest Report

Persistently high black unemployment remains a problem here in the United States, as the latest ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 9th 2010 8:01AM | Comments (27)

Dr. Boyce and Michael Eric Dyson Discuss Obama and Wall Street

I have a tremendous amount of respect for Michael Eric Dyson, one of my great scholarly heroes. I ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 8th 2010 10:57AM | Comments (6)

Tea Party Express Leader Says 'Tea Bagger' Is Same as the N-Word

Amy Kremer (pictured above right), leader of the Tea Party Express, a peculiar anti-Obama ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 7th 2010 9:18AM | Comments (35)

Judge Greg Mathis Speaks on Black Men

Like everyone else, I've always known about Judge Greg Mathis and his nationally syndicated ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 6th 2010 4:20PM | Comments (29)

Why Black Unemployment is a Human Rights Abuse

I had a very interesting and fulfilling conversation with Monique Morris, the Vice President for ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 6th 2010 1:28AM | Comments (42)

Black Woman Brags about 'Cuddling' With Former Treasury Secretary

I know Iris Mack, a former derivatives trader who is now boasting about her interlude with former ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 6th 2010 1:01AM | Comments (21)

Obama Family Portrayed as Sanford and Son in Newspaper Picture

Phillip Sciarello, a publisher and part owner of the Smithtown Messenger in Long Island, is ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 5th 2010 11:49PM | Comments (131)

Arizona Republican Leader Follows KKK on Twitter

You may not know the name Don Black. Don is a white supremacist who lives in Florida. He has been ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 5th 2010 1:49PM | Comments (35)

Sheriff Allegedly Dealt Drugs From Police SUV

Former Lee County, South Carolina, Sheriff E.J. Melvin was, according to the FBI, dealing drugs ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 4th 2010 5:31AM | Comments (1)

NJ Baby Thrown Off Bridge Found

Last month, I wrote about the story of Zara Malani-Lin Abdur-Raheem. Zara was the infant who was ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 4th 2010 5:01AM | Comments (7)

Bob Johnson's Ex-Wife is Ashamed of BET

Thirty years ago, with $15,000 in seed money and another $500,000 in bank loans, Sheila Crump ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 3rd 2010 10:57AM | Comments (141)

Arizona Bans Ethnic Studies Classes and Teachers With Strong Accents

The state of Arizona is in the middle of a heated battle over the rights of immigrants, and the ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on May 3rd 2010 1:18AM | Comments (47)

NAACP President Ben Jealous Responds to Wells Fargo Criticism

I like NAACP President Ben Jealous. Being the youngest person to ever lead the 100-year old civil ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 30th 2010 9:47PM | Comments (11)

Obama Administration Leaves Black Farmers Hanging Financially

The federal government recently approved a $1 billion dollar settlement for over 80,000 African ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 30th 2010 8:28AM | Comments (52)

NAACP Taking Money From Accused Predatory Lender Wells Fargo?

During a recent speech I've been asked to give at the University of Missouri, I received a message ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 29th 2010 12:28AM | Comments (19)

Did Obama 'Diss White Guys' in His Election Message?

There are some who are accusing President Barack Obama of "dissing white guys" in his message ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 28th 2010 10:36AM | Comments (15)

St. Mary's College Professor Accused of Racism in Class

Louis Lebherz, a professor at St. Mary's College, has been accused of racism by a student who ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 28th 2010 9:58AM | Comments (38)

Do Rush Limbaugh's Words Incite Violence?

Radio show host Rush Limbaugh responded harshly to critics who have accused him of being ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 26th 2010 3:50PM | Comments (94)

Al Sharpton Calls for Boycott of Arizona for Racial Profiling Law

During a public debate with Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona, Rev. Al Sharpton called for an economic ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 26th 2010 3:20PM | Comments (67)

Body May Be Baby That Was Thrown Over a Bridge

A body was found near a river in New Jersey, which may be that of a 3-month-old girl who was ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 26th 2010 7:45AM | Comments (10)

NCAA Signs $11 Billion Contract: Should Players Get Something, Too?

The NCAA just got a bit richer this year, signing a new contract with CBS Sports and Turner Sports ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 24th 2010 9:14AM | Comments (28)

Dr Boyce Money: Financial Questions You Must Ask Your Partner

As a Finance Professor, I find it incredibly ironic that many people get married without talking ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 24th 2010 7:57AM | Comments (4)

T-Pain Endorses Sean Hannity and the Conservatives

I recently received an interesting e-mail from a friend of mine. The e-mail was linked to a video ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 23rd 2010 10:00AM | Comments (58)

Arizona's Legislators Say Barack Obama Must Prove His Citizenship

The Arizona House of Representatives recently approved a provision requiring President Barack ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 21st 2010 4:55PM | Comments (182)

Senior Citizens Stand Up in Their Community

The Red Hot Mamas are not like any group that you would typically see doing work in a community. ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 21st 2010 1:20AM | Comments (5)

Financial Lovemaking: Tiger, Tiki and the High Cost of Cheating

In this episode of Financial Lovemaking 101, S. Tia Brown and I talk about the dynamics of ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 16th 2010 11:48PM | Comments (0)

Jay-Z Sues Red Sox Slugger David Ortiz Over 40/40 Club Name

It turns out that hip-hop icon Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit against Boston Red Sox designated hitter ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 16th 2010 12:40PM | Comments (1)

Bill O'Reilly Gets Booed at Sharpton's National Convention

I've been spending the last few days in New York at the National Action Network National ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 16th 2010 10:40AM | Comments (6)

President Obama Spends $18 Billion on Jobless Benefits

Congress recently passed an $18 billion bill to extend jobless benefits for those who've been ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 16th 2010 10:18AM | Comments (0)

Police May Have Coerced Boys to Confess to Gang Rape of 7-Year-Old

Two people familiar with the police interrogations of the two young boys accused of gang rape of ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 15th 2010 12:58PM | Comments (8)

Former NAACP President Benjamin Hooks Dead at 85

The world just lost a champion. Benjamin Hooks, who served as executive director of the ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 15th 2010 11:23AM | Comments (44)

Man With HIV Knowingly Infected Women, Set to Be Released From Prison

You may not know the name Nushawn Williams, but it's probably a name you should familiarize ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 14th 2010 9:17AM | Comments (84)

Kennedy Family Member Staying in Prison on Murder Conviction

Michael Skakel is a nephew of Robert Kennedy's widow, Ethel. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 13th 2010 6:04PM | Comments (6)

Mississippi Gov. Says Slavery Conversation is Not Important

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell received some push back for attempting to declare April Confederate ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 13th 2010 9:27AM | Comments (55)

NBA Star Derrick Coleman is Now Broke: $87 Million Up in Smoke

According to the Bankruptcy Beat of the Wall Street Journal, former NBA superstar Derrick Coleman ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 11th 2010 11:54PM | Comments (44)

Michael Steele Tries to Explain Himself to Other Republicans

Michael Steele, in an effort to cover himself before his fellow Republicans, gave a stirring ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 11th 2010 11:33PM | Comments (5)

Suspects Found in Slaying of Newlywed Couple

On April 3rd, Nia Haqq and Michael Muchioki were returning from their engagement party. That ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 9th 2010 4:31PM | Comments (12)

Republican Michael Steele Causes Controversy in Republican Party

Republican National Committee Chairman (RNC) Michael Steele has been under fire from various ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 9th 2010 4:06PM | Comments (8)

FAMU Settles Lawsuit Over Sex Tape Controversy

Florida A&M University was in for a surprise when the school's logo and colors were used in a ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 8th 2010 8:40PM | Comments (3)

Man Defends Teens Arrested for Raping His 7-Year-Old Daughter

The father of a 7-year old girl who police say was gang raped is defending three of ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Apr 8th 2010 7:12PM | Comments (34)

Dr. Boyce on MSNBC's TheGrio.com - 4/1/10

Does Palin have a black people problem?

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

8:50 AM on 04/01/2010

OPINION - It's not as if Sarah Palin has very many fans who look like LL Cool J. Her appeal in urban America is almost non-existent...
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'Hood rich' reputation may sink Michael Steele

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

8:15 AM on 03/30/2010

OPINION - The tale of the financially irresponsible black man is an easy sell to the American people...
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What we can learn from ACORN's fall

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

8:59 AM on 03/24/2010

OPINION - By choosing to represent the interests of poor people and minorities in a capitalist democracy, the forces of eco-political nature were sure to guarantee its destruction...
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Bring it on! The financial reform fight begins

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

8:21 AM on 03/23/2010

OPINION - Reforming the financial system is not going to be nearly as difficult as health care reform...
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Tavis Smiley can't win with anti-Obama talk

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

3:03 PM on 03/20/2010

OPINION - While Obama-mania is bad for African-Americans, consistently attacking him in black America is like telling a child that their absentee daddy is a horrible person...
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11-year-old caught in the middle of health reform mudslinging

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

3:00 PM on 03/19/2010

OPINION - Marcelas Owens' story can bring realism and relevance to a debate that has been about posturing, bickering and mid-term elections...
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The Latest from Dr. Boyce on MSNBC's TheGrio - 3/19/10

11-year-old caught in the middle of health reform mudslinging

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

3:00 PM on 03/19/2010

OPINION - Marcelas Owens' story can bring realism and relevance to a debate that has been about posturing, bickering and mid-term elections...

Presidential disrespect goes prime-time in Obama's Fox interview

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

11:22 AM on 03/18/2010

OPINION - Republicans should realize that when they disrespect the presidency, they are disrespecting themselves...

Clarence Thomas' wife's Tea Party ties are supremely disturbing

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

9:20 AM on 03/16/2010

OPINION - When you sleep next to someone who openly states they want to undermine the president's "hard left agenda" you can hardly call yourself impartial...

Democrats' crack-cocaine compromise is still 'racist'

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

9:00 AM on 03/15/2010

OPINION - While some might call this political pragmatism, others might describe this outcome as the modern-day version of the Three-Fifths Compromise...
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Rapper Jay-Z Gets Major Criticism for Taking Homes to Build Stadium

I curiously watched the press conference held last week to celebrate the New Jersey Nets (well, not ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 14th 2010 4:32AM | Comments (6)

New York Attorney General Withdraws from David Paterson Probe

Responding to pressure from critics, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo recused himself from the probe ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 12th 2010 10:03AM | Comments (1)

Chicago Man Dies After Being Tasered by Police

A Chicago man died early Wednesday morning after being subdued by police with a taser during a ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 11th 2010 1:18PM | Comments (19)

Black Homeownership Problems: Many Upside Down Mortgages, Money Tight

Black American wealth has dropped dramatically during the latest recession. The recent meeting ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 10th 2010 11:29PM | Comments (2)

Inner City School Gets 100% of Its Black Men in to College

There is one public, all-male, all?African American high school in the city of Chicago ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 9th 2010 12:22AM | Comments (440)

Obama Stimulus Criticized for Leaving Out Minority-Owned Firms

The Obama Administration has been accused of not being responsive to the challenges of Black and ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 8th 2010 3:11PM | Comments (15)

Republican Tom Delay Believes Americans Want to be Unemployed

If I were President Barack Obama, I would be break dancing in the Oval Office. Former Republican ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 8th 2010 12:42PM | Comments (200)

Does the Film Precious Promote Stereotypes? Yes, It Probably Does

I went to see the film "Precious" with a tremendous amount of anxiety. I'd heard the film received ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 7th 2010 8:21AM | Comments (51)

Black Professor Becomes Major Media Entrepreneur

If you are a black scholar in America, then you probably know about the work of Dr. Lee Jones. Dr. ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 6th 2010 7:23AM | Comments (8)

Naomi Campbell's Driver Backpedals Off Allegations

The driver who accused Naomi Campbell of assaulting him said that he "got angry and overreacted" ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 5th 2010 12:11PM | Comments (8)

Former Alabama Mayor Larry Langford Is Sentenced to 15 Years

Update: According to the Birmingham Business Journal, ex-mayor of Birmingham Larry Langford was ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 5th 2010 9:31AM | Comments (21)

Why You are Not as Financially Secure as You Think: Dr. Boyce Money

I'd like to ask you a quick question that I ask my students here at Syracuse University. It is ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 4th 2010 11:24PM | Comments (4)

The lastest from Dr. Boyce on AOL Black Voices - 3/4/10

NY Gov. David Paterson Has Another Serious Problem

Update: 3/3/10 - David Paterson took illegal gifts, according to ethics panel The problems pile ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 3rd 2010 2:27PM | Comments (4)

School Principal Charged with Raping Students

An assistant principal with Central Cabarrus High School in Concord, North Carolina, is now ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 2nd 2010 8:30AM | Comments (15)

Man Dies Waiting for 911 to Come and Save Him

It appears that the city of Pittsburgh is in the national media again for a controversy that is ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 1st 2010 9:04PM | Comments (3)

Louis Farrakhan Says Obama Being Attacked by the 'White Right'

Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan predicted that there would be trouble ahead for President ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Mar 1st 2010 10:34AM | Comments (75)

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick Lives Large Despite Owing Money

In case you didn't know, former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is one of the most highly ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 28th 2010 2:40PM | Comments (13)

Anita Baker Barely Avoids Going to Jail Over Divorce Settlement

Singing great Anita Baker barely missed going to jail Friday in a dispute with her ex-husband ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 27th 2010 9:26PM | Comments (88)

America Doesn't Have Enough Doctors: Where's the Money?

I did an appearance last night on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 to discuss the issue of Health care ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 27th 2010 11:48AM | Comments (12)

Tea Party Leader Calls Obama a 'Half-White Racist'

Mark Williams, one of the tour partners for the Tea Party Express, called President Barack Obama ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 27th 2010 11:14AM | Comments (103)

Rep. Charles Rangel of CBC to Be Admonished for Ethics Violations

Rep. Charles Rangel will be admonished by the House Ethics Committee for violating regulations on ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 26th 2010 11:47AM | Comments (6)

Biggie Smalls Estate Sued for Not Releasing Video Footage

A movie production company claims that it paid $30,000 dollars for footage of the late Christopher ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 26th 2010 10:47AM | Comments (0)

White Sorority Wins Step Competition, Then Told "Not Quite"

When the women of Zeta Tau Alpha won the Sprite Step Off national competition last week, they ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 26th 2010 10:08AM | Comments (212)

Dr. Boyce on AOL Black Voices - 2/25/10

Cornel West Goes Questions Barack Obama's Commitment to Black People

Kathleen Wells did a recent interview with Dr. Cornel West, a Professor of Religion and African ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 25th 2010 9:02PM | Comments (0)

Man Who Allegedly Threw Baby From Bridge Charged With Murder

Shamsid-Din Abdur-Raheem of New Jersey was charged Wednesday with murder for allegedly throwing ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 25th 2010 9:38AM | Comments (2)

Judge Mathis Calls Prison System Modern-Day Slavery

Two years ago, I went to the Rainbow/Push Coalition Convention as a guest of Rev. Jesse Jackson. ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 24th 2010 5:50PM | Comments (44)

'Twilight Star' Robert Pattinson a Racist?

Robert Pattinson, the heartthrob from the 'Twilight' series, has upset a few people. I admit that ... Read More
By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Feb 24th 2010 10:17AM | Comments (119)