By Doshon Farad On Jan 31st,2013 in Newark, NJ, at Malcolm X Shabazz High School, Your Black World founder and Syracuse Professor Dr. Boyce Watkins keynoted a program aimed at empowering young African-American men and African-Americans, in general, in financial literacy,mentoring,and goal setting. He shared the dais with educators, politicians,and former Pro-sports employees. During his concise address, Watkins explained the ...

Dr. Boyce Watkins discusses Michelle Obama’s performance of “the Dougie” on the Dr. Oz show.

The Democratic Party wants to fight like hell when it comes to ensuring that African Americans are able to vote, but when it comes to issues that black people care about (violence, black unemployment, mass incarceration, racial inequality), the Democratic Party won’t touch those issues. Why is that?

During a recent interview with Black Enterprise, President Barack Obama was asked about some of the criticism he's received for allegedly not doing enough to support black businesses.  In response to the question, the president had this to say: "My general view has been consistent throughout, which is that I want all businesses to succeed.

by Dr. Boyce Watkins Everyone knows what’s going on with HIV and black women.  They are also aware that gay black men have the highest instance of HIV in America.  One group that experts are failing to address are heterosexual men of color and the role they might play in the spread of HIV.  The blog, HousingWorks.com addresses the matter, ...

Dr. Boyce Watkins uses the on-going battle between musical artist “The Dream” and his ex-wife, Christina Milian as a teaching and learning point about the state of our own relationships.  Dr. Watkins talks about the recent battles between the couple that took place in public, and how this is indicative of what millions of other couples do to themselves all ...

By: Chico C. Norwood I was reading Dr. Boyce Watkins’ article entitled “Russell Simmons Defends Gwyneth’s Use of the N-Word….Don’t Do it Man” and two paragraphs in the article really jumped out at me: “The difficult reality that Russell and other proud “n*ggas” in commercialized hip-hop must face is the fact that their music does little to elevate the masses, ...

By Dr. Boyce Watkins, Your Black World This week, it was reported in the New York Times that African American leaders and gay rights groups are forming alliances in the pursuit of civil rights.  The gathering was likely in response to the recent backlash received by the NAACP for its support of gay marriage without consulting its membership.  Chapter leaders and board ...

Rev. Creflo Dollar has been arrested and charged with punching and choking his 15-year old daughter.  His daughter called police after the domestic dispute, claiming that the two were fighting over whether or not she could attend a party . The pastor has been charged with simple battery and cruelty toward children, and booked in the Fayette County Jail. Police claim ...

In this video, Dr. Boyce Watkins discusses the anti-hazing campaign being launched by black greek letter organizations.  The video is below: