I haven't spoken with Al Sharpton in a few months. But if we were still speaking and he were to ask me what to do with the mother of Trayvon Martin, my answer would be very simple: Get her off the stage right now.
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 03.27.2012
For the busy and successful women who are reading this, I will try to save your valuable time and cut to the chase. Your success may be standing in the way of you finding a meaningful relationship, but not for the reasons you might think.
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 04.02.2012
Like the rest of America, I was distraught over the death of the great Don Cornelius, creator of the legendary show, Soul Train. There will never be another one like him, for he truly changed the black entertainment landscape for all eternity.
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 03.25.2012
Supporting a black president is very important. But the same courage that it takes for us to get out and vote for the president must be returned with courageous policy that reflects the interests of those who support him.
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 01.12.2012
Millions of black folks were watching the throne when Obama was sworn in and gladly putting his picture right next to Martin Luther King and Jesus. But the Obama presidency has served as a marvelous and intriguing political education for the African American community.
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 02.18.2012
I was born to a 17-year old single mother in a housing project in Louisville, Ky. I struggled through elementary, middle and high school. I was, in the words of Forbes Magazine columnist Gene Marks, a "poor black kid."
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 02.04.2012
Both Herman Cain and Eddie Long are birds of a feather. Their narcissistic disregard for the pain they've caused so many others should perhaps force us to ask ourselves why we gave these men so much power.
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 01.18.2012
Comedian Chris Rock made some interesting comments this week about President Barack Obama. Rock, who is a strong supporter of the president, felt comp...
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 01.11.2012
The women on many reality shows actually scare me. They seem determined to remain consistently angry at someone about something. There is almost nothing that would make me proud to have them as daughters, sisters or mothers in my own family.
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 01.07.2012
Ann Coulter, the woman who makes her money with silly soundbites, decided to offend half the world by stating that "our blacks are better than their b...
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 12.10.2011
Uncle Luke's remarks are a relevant wake up call to the sleeping giants within hip hop. Artists should be called to action to help deal with the problems that affect all of Black America, not just Miami.
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 10.31.2011
The American school system is probably one of the worst places in the world for black kids to be educated. There is no such thing as a six-year-old convict. We must find a way to give that child a chance.
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 10.24.2011
Al Sharpton's presence on MSNBC will hopefully open the door for black journalists to find access to the platforms that continue to evade them.
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 10.11.2011
Steve Harvey has decided to throw himself into the ring as a critic of the Poverty Tour of Tavis Smiley and Cornel West. This week on his syndicated radio show, Harvey went in on West and Smiley in ways that turned heads.
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 10.08.2011
To date, black wealth has been decimated by the recession (dropping from 1/10th to 1/50th that of whites over the last three years) and there are no signs that it's going to improve anytime soon.
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 10.04.2011
While one can quite readily argue that the Republican Party has not yet provided a viable alternative to President Obama for the African American community, it's hard to argue that they would be much worse.
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 09.05.2011
Results of Your Black World survey indicate quite clearly that African American respondents do not believe that the verdict would have been the same if Casey had been black.
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 07.12.2011
I am not terribly impressed with the administration's decision to invite Common to perform. I'd rather see President Obama speak up on the issues that Common raps about in his songs.
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 07.01.2011
Whatever the reason for Donald Trump's most recent behavior, the price is going to be steep. His status as a cultural icon, political leader and corporate captain are all in jeopardy and probably won't ever recover again.
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 06.13.2011
Admitting students of color neither requires significant courage nor shows any real sign of meaningful progress when it comes to truly shaping the direction of a university.
Dr. Boyce Watkins | Posted 04.16.2012