NBA, NFL Players, Entertainers Hold Panel on Black Male Fatherhood in Harlem
By Doshon Farad With the public being constantly bombarded by negative images of black men, one might draw the conclusion that America has lost all hope for this particular group. To counter this, there have been several individuals and groups who have set up initiatives to salvage the image of black men. Syracuse University Professor [...]
Dr. Boyce: Young Black Men Can Learn a Few Things from LeBron James
by Dr. Boyce Watkins I recently wrote a piece for NewsOne.com about LeBron James. You might have heard of him: He’s that gigantic, highly athletic, incredibly wealthy, heavily accomplished brother who happens to be the latest NBA champion. As I saw LeBron climb his own ladder to greatness, I was reminded that there is a [...]
Antoine Walker Sells NBA Championship Ring for $21,500 as Part of Bankruptcy Settlement
Last week, Kelly Dwyer shared with you a monster story by Sports Illustrated’s Chris Ballard about how former NBA star Antoine Walker found himself playing for the D-League’s Idaho Stampede and sharing a $915-a-month apartment with a teammate, about as far removed as possible from eight-figure contracts and All-Star appearances. It’s an amazing read. In the feature, Ballard writes about [...]
Dr. Boyce: Why I’d Gladly Trade Obama for a Competent and Courageous White Guy
Quick note from Dr. Boyce: Before you read this article, I’d like to make the following things clear: 1) No, I don’t hate Barack Obama – I just believe in demanding something in exchange for my political support. In 2007, I was one of the first on CNN to note that Obama might actually have [...]
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