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Quick note from Dr. Boyce:
My respected colleague and truly amazing scholar, Julianne Malveaux is going to be on Book TV on C-Span tomorrow (Sunday) from noon till 3 pm EST. Julianne was the first black public scholar I’d ever seen or heard of in my life. Her book, “S*x Lies and Stereotypes” changed the trajectory of my entire career.
I am honored to call her a friend and I hope you will support her tomorrow.
Prison Chief Sends Letter to Inmates Asking Them Not to Kill Themslves
Kulture Kritic reported on the psychological impact of solitary confinement on prisoners when the U.S. Senate held its first ever hearing on the topic. During the hearing, Anthony Graves, a former Texas prisoner who was fully exonerated of a murder conviction after spending 18 years in jail, testified that he’d seen men go insane and commit […]
The (Ree)lationship Guide: Why Didn’t Gabby’s Mom Give Her Father Credit for Raising Her As Well?
by Ree, “The (Ree)lationship Guide” As a slew of people around the world joined in celebration of Gabby Douglas’ record-breaking Olympics performances, I watched video after video of her mother, Natalie Hawkins, telling the world about the number of sacrifices she made to help Douglas become the young champion she is today. Initially I thought […]
NFL Player Says He Would Still Buy Chick fil a Even if They Supported Slavery
By WTH Staff | Athletes, What The Ha-yell!
Serena Williams’ Win Was Most Lopsided in Women’s Olympic History
Serena Williams is fresh off a major victory in the Olympic games, one that represents a win for the ages. Some feel that the gold medal is just…
Meagan Good Talks About Life as Pastor’s Wife; Says She Was Told She Was ‘a little bit too sexy’
Meagan Good’s star is shining bright lately, with her recent lead role in the movie “Think Like a Man” and her recent nuptials to Seventh-day Adventist pastor and Sony Pictures executive, DeVon Franklin. According to Upscale magazine the actress shared, in a interview, that she felt like she was being stereotyped because some of the […]
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Chick-fil-A seems to have started a trend in standing up against gay-marriage. A Colorado bakery, Masterpiece Cake Shop in Lakewood, refused to serve a gay couple who needed a wedding cake and was handsomely rewarded with a marked increase in sales. Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cake Shop was pleased to say that many people are […]
Olympic Sprinter Has No Legs, But A Ton of Heart
A 25-year old South African sprinter is making history by making the semi-finals of the 400 meters in a time of 45.44…
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Kansas Judge Dismisses Charges Against Planned Parenthood for Illegal Abortions
August 4, 2012 No Comment
On Thursday, a Kansas judge dismissed the charges against Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood was facing over 20 misdemeanor charges based on late term abortions that they performed at a clinic in the Kansas City area. A former District attorney, Phill Kline, originally initiated over 100 charges against Planned Parenthood in 2007, stemming from an investigation […]
BlackLifeCoaches.net: Which Cardio Equipment Is Right For You?
Before you crack open your wallet and decide to buy a home cardio machine, you need to ensure that your new treadmill, elliptical, or stationary bicycle is an investment you’ll actually use not only … [Read More…]
Bronner Brothers Have Been in Business for 65 Years and are as Strong as Ever
The Bronner Brothers have been holding their International Hair Show every year for the last six decades. The company is having their next major event from August 4 – 7th at the Georgia World Congress Center…
Happy Birthday Barack: President Obama Turns 51 Today
President Obama has hit the big 5-1, turning 51 this week. In case you haven’t noticed, he’s been advertising his birthday for weeks,…
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Jesse Jackson Jr. Remains on the Ballot, In Spite of His Medical Situation
You might call him a lot of things, but you can never call him a quitter. Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., who has been…
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We Remember Victims in Colorado Shooting, but Do We Show the Same Respect for Those in Chicago?
by Dr. Julianne Malveaux The national support for the victims of last week’s Aurora shootings is great. However, if we believe in the equivalency of life, what about…
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Man Arrested on Philly Subway with an AK-47
Things got a little interesting when passengers on a Philadelphia subway noticed a fellow passenger packing on Tuesday. The man boarded the subway carrying an AK-47 assault rifle,…
Serena Williams is New Model for NFL’s Women’s Apparel Campaign
Football season is right around the corner and this year, the NFL is really marketing…
Republican Official Admits that They Are Seeking to Keep Black People from Voting
Former Republican Party Chairman for the state of Florida, Jim Greer, spoke openly about the efforts of the GOP to keep African Americans away from the ballot box. The testimony was given in a recent deposition that Greer gave, where he spoke about his battles with members of his own party. Greer says that GOP […]
Serena Wins Gold and then Crip Walks??!!!
Mega tennis superstar Serena Williams won her first Olympic singles gold medal in London. So…
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Every person who thinks that many of today’s rappers are ignorant fools who do stupid…
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50 Cent and Floyd Mayweather are the New Tyson and Tupac: Will Their Story End the Same Way?
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, KultureKritic.com You may have read about the decision of the rapper 50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) to jump into the fight promotions business. Observers are stating that it is a strong possibility that 50 Cent made this move so that he could work with one of his best friends, World […]