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Quick note from Dr. Boyce:
If you’d like to watch, we’ll be on CNN’s sister network, HLN, discussing the disturbing case of Jordan Davis. It’s a two hour special, so feel free to tune in from 6 – 8 pm EST. If you know me at all you can probably guess how I feel about this case.
Sincerely,
Dr Boyce Watkins
 By Yolanda Spivey Alberta O. Jones was the first female prosecutor in Jefferson County, Kentucky and she was also Muhammad Ali’s first attorney. Born in 1930, Jones was one of the first African American women to pass the Kentucky State bar. In 1965, after opening her own successful practice, she was appointed to be a […]
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 The trial of Michael Dunn has gotten the attention of the nation and drawn comparisons with the case of Trayvon Martin. In both cases, the victim was a young black male who lost his life at the hands of a stranger. Also, in both cases, various narratives of “thug-like” behavior have been pushed through the […]
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 By Glenda Warren According to the AP, New Orleans’ former mayor, Ray Nagin, was found guilty of 20 federal corruption charges Wednesday in a New Orleans courtroom. Considered among the charges were accepting bribes, free trips and other gratuities from contractors during Hurricane Katrina relief and rebuilding efforts. The incentives were in exchange for securing […]
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 By Lechette Walker The death of memorable Shirley Temple reminded us on how her childhood role helped to shape the changing schemas of the time. The portrayed relationship between Shirley Temple and Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, has lingered among the experiences of numerous people that were acquainted with Temple in early 1930. Temple and Robinson premiered […]
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 By April Taylor The Chicago Tribune is reporting that a 17 year old high school student, Ronald Hayes, has died. According to an article published by the website, he was shoveling snow near his house on the Near West Side at the 1300 block of Hastings Avenue when he was shot in the head and […]
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By April Taylor A recent article on News One highlights the story of NBA referee Violet Palmer. Some may wonder why her story is special or unique. Violet Palmer is currently the only female referee in the NBA. She also has earned the unique distinction of being the first female referee to serve during the […]
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By Lechette Walker The racist tweet that appeared on Irina Rodnina’s Twitter account from last September, has surfaced for accountability for the legendary Russian skater. The three-time Olympic skating champion responded on Monday, claiming that her Twitter account was hacked. The photograph that was taken and shared, was a picture of President Obama and the […]
By Nigel Boys According to Edward Hayes, freelance writer on examiner.com, white people are not good to teach African-American males, if you want them to stay out of trouble. He adds that, while black teachers still have problems with some students in their class, they don’t have half the problems with discipline among young black […]
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By: Krystle Crossman There are some really incredible kids out there who are role models and inspirations to children all over the world. They are hardly ever talked about sadly because we are so focused on celebrities and all of the things that they are doing in their daily lives. Here are five amazing children […]
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By: Krystle Crossman Just as children have different learning styles, parents of home-school children have different teaching styles as well. Once you can find out what you teaching style is you can get a better handle on teaching your child at home to make sure that they are going to get the most out of […]
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 Posted on February 12, 2014 By Marquise Watson Dating Daily, Top 5’s
by Thee Urban Sophisticate Click here to download a free copy of Thee Urban Sophisticate’s e-book titled “21 Date Ideas For Couples Tired of Dinner & a Movie” Valentines Day will be here before we know it. If your man is anything like me, he’s probably not making it easy for you to pick him […]
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas says he knows who the enemy is and it’s not Southern racists who fly Confederate flags. During a speech on Tuesday, Thomas…
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In an open letter published on Kulture Kritic on February 4th, Dr. Bernice King revealed the source of the rift between she and her brothers, Dexter King…
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By: Krystle Crossman Cherelle Campbell was jealous of celebrity Cheryl Cole. She wasn’t jealous of her hair, or her status, or even her money. She was jealous of something much…
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By: Krystle Crossman When you are dating a guy it can be hard to get a read on him and what he is thinking or feeling. Men like to keep…
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