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Nomalanga: Domestic Violence is NEVER funny
A couple of years ago, I designed a seminar to be taught at college level in the Learning Community Seminar model. I designed the course, “The Color of Success; Exploring…
Bulls Star Rose Out with Torn ACL
Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls is now out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL. The star left the court during the 103-91 playoff win over…
Nomalanga:What we can learn from Martin Lawrence’s Divorce
It is being widely reported that after less than three years of marriage and 13 years “together” , Martin Lawrence and his wife, Shamicka Gibbs are getting divorced. Apparently, the…
President of Alpha Phi Alpha Reportedly Removed and Fined for Financial Improprieties?
According to the website, 1976ad.com, the General President of Alpha Phi Alpha has been fined and removed as president of the organization. Herman “Skip” Mason was accused this week of…
Man Jailed for Child Support Even Though He Doesn’t Have Any Kids?
In this video from the Southern Center for Human Rights, they speak of gross human rights violations in the child support system. Thousands of people, most of them African American,…
Marriage Tips: 39 Years And Still Going Strong
By Venus Thomas In April 2012, I will proudly celebrate my 39th wedding anniversary! To be married to someone for that long and still be happy, filled with joy, content, and…
Dr. Boyce Video: Are Black People Running Away from Education?
In this video, Dr. Boyce Watkins speaks with Dr. Worokya Duncan, an education expert and middle school teacher. The conversation centers around the cultural factors that may have led African…
Nomalanga: Are Black Men disabled?
Today, I received a message from a man who described himself as “a disabled black man”. He asked me a very important question in response to some of my posts…
Dr. Christopher Emdin Explains Why Tupac Shakur Never Died
In this video, Dr. Christopher Emdin, an education scholar and hip hop artist discusses the recent holographic performance by the late Tupac Shakur. Dr. Emdin and Dr. Boyce Watkins discuss…
Nomalanga: One man tells us what men want from women
Some days ago I posted a message that comedian, Kevin Hart, allegedly had for black women. A lot of people had very strong reactions to the post and I was…