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

Malcolm X's legacy ignored 45 years after his murder

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

5:20 PM on 02/19/2010

OPINION - Malcolm's legacy has been treated like the neglected step-child of the African-American struggle for freedom and equality...
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The stimulus one year later: A bold move that began a jobless recovery

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

8:14 AM on 02/17/2010

OPINION - Abysmal disparities in economic opportunities prove that equality has not yet been achieved...
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Corruption in the Congressional Black Caucus threatens African-Americans

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

9:03 AM on 02/15/2010

OPINION - The CBC must understand that money is really like a drug: powerful, addictive and capable of changing your incentives almost immediately...
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Mandela's freedom has been a dream, South Africa remains a nightmare

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

9:00 AM on 02/11/2010

OPINION - One could argue that Nelson Mandela's release from prison 20 years ago was similar to the Obama effect...
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Ex-NCAA star's lawsuit may expose league exploitation

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

8:23 AM on 02/10/2010

OPINION - We should also stop allowing the NCAA to earn excessive profits from the images of athletes without compensating them...
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Obama's decline reflects the perils of democracy

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

8:17 AM on 02/08/2010

OPINION - Obama has been given the simple, yet impossible task of improving the economy while being given no resources in order to get the job done...
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Haitian children need a future, not a one way ticket out

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

9:47 AM on 02/04/2010

OPINION - Like ebony fashion accessories, Haitian kids have suddenly come into style...
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Republicans' fear of a black president reaches new heights

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

9:03 AM on 02/03/2010

OPINION - The deceitful lies and illogical rants that drive the GOP right now are simply mind-boggling...
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The pros and cons of Black History Month

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

7:47 AM on 02/02/2010

OPINION - Since most Americans are woefully uneducated on African-American history, it's clear that allocating one month to the topic is not enough...
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Obama focuses on 'the Benjamins' in State of the Union

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

9:14 AM on 01/28/2010

OPINION - President Obama used his standard recipe of charisma, charm and vocal rhythm to renew his national agenda...
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What if Obama gave a State of the Black Union address?

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

8:36 AM on 01/27/2010

OPINION - Obama's State of the Union should be addressed to all Americans. But, it is intriguing to imagine what a speech specifically for African-Americans might sound like...
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The Supreme Court has sold out the American people

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

7:28 PM on 01/22/2010

OPINION - The 5-4 ruling on campaign financing was arguably the most un-American and destructive decision in recent US history...
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