Dr. Boyce Watkins on Black Voices – 1/4/10

 

Bobby DeLaughter, Medgar Evers Prosecutor, Going to Prison

• Bobby DeLaughter, a well-known former prosecutor and judge in Mississippi, is set to report to … Read More
• By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 4th 2010 3:07PM | Comments (1)

Black Men in Prison: What Obama Must Fix Right Now

• The prison industrial complex affects all of us. Most of us in the African-American community have … Read More
• By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 4th 2010 1:15PM | Comments (5)

Danny Glover vs. Barack Obama: Is Glover’s Criticism Justified?

• Just a few weeks ago, actor Danny Glover weighed in heavy on Barack Obama’s work as President of … Read More
• By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 4th 2010 11:35AM | Comments (4)

Detention Officer Fired for Being a Member of the KKK

• Detention officer Wayne Kerschner admitted to being a member of the KKK and blogging for a KKK … Read More
• By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 3rd 2010 5:33PM | Comments (9)

Four-Year-Old Boy Dies in Church from a Stray Bullet on New Years

• I was in Memphis this weekend, bringing in the New Year with my assistant and her husband. As we … Read More
• By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 2nd 2010 11:23AM | Comments (13)

Diddy Announces That He is Married on Twitter- Then Backpedals

• OK, it’s official: Diddy is married to Kim Porter. Well, maybe he’s not. All of this seems … Read More
• By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 1st 2010 11:28AM | Comments (10)

Tyra Banks or Tyrant Banks? Employees Say She’s Over The Top

• It appears that Tyra Banks may not be the most beloved figure in the eyes of her former employees. … Read More
• By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Jan 1st 2010 10:49AM | Comments (46)

Diddy Allegedly Marries Kim Porter for the New Year

• Update: It seems official: Diddy tweeted at 3:30 this morning that he is "juat [sic] married!" … Read More
• By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Dec 31st 2009 10:56PM | Comments (10)

Fox News May Be Taken Off the Air Because of Money

• It turns out that Fox News may be taken off the air after the new year. Now, before you start … Read More
• By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Dec 31st 2009 6:13PM | Comments (15)

You Can’t Blame President Obama for The Recent Terrorist Incident

• People want to blame President Barack Obama for the recent terrorist attack on an airliner from … Read More
• By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Dec 31st 2009 5:36PM | Comments (13)

Lil Wayne Says Goodbye to Fans on His Way to Prison

• Part of me feels sorry for Lil Weezy, also known as Lil Wayne. I am probably too old to understand … Read More
• By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Dec 30th 2009 11:45AM | Comments (38)

Five New Years Resolutions that Black Folks Should Observe

• I’m not one to tell anyone what to do, but I am about to do just that. Not because you should … Read More
• By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Dec 29th 2009 12:33PM | Comments (9)

Jesse Jackson Speaks on Man Shot in the Back by Police at Church

• The Reverend Jesse Jackson has intervened in the case of Mark Anthony Barmore, the man who was … Read More
• By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Dec 27th 2009 12:38PM | Comments (12)

Mark Anthony Barmore: Unarmed Black Man Shot in Back by Police at Church

• I recently found out about the case of Mark Anthony Barmore, an unarmed African American male in … Read More
• By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Dec 26th 2009 10:27PM | Comments (71)

Holiday Spending Tips: Cutting the Financial Fat – Dr Boyce Money

• After the holidays, you are probably going to feel a little chubby: physically fat from all the … Read More
• By Boyce Watkins, PhD on Dec 25th 2009 12:43PM | Comments (1)

Has Tiger Been “OJ Simpsonized”

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University, Your Black World 

Tiger Woods is a black athlete. He isn’t "Caublinasian," mixed or any other ethnicity. He is, officially, a black man – especially after being reduced to being an adulterer who sleeps with porn stars. At least that’s what guests on the Joy Behar Show seem to think.

During a recent episode, a guest on the show, Karith Foster, was asked what she thought about Tiger’s recent indiscretions. In response to the question, the comedian said (without cracking a smile) that Tiger is "acting like a black athlete now."

I was shocked to hear these words come out of the mouth of any person, let alone an African-American woman. Dr. Deborah Stroman of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was the first person to bring the comments to my attention. She and I both agreed that the statement was an outrageous, irresponsible choice of words, and the host should have challenged her immediately. But Foster’s comments might be telling, given that she once relegated herself to being the token black sidekick of a man (Don Imus) famous for referring to black women as "nappy headed hoes." Foster was fired not too long after being hired, which reminds us of the complications that come from making deals with the devil just to keep a job in media.

Needless to say, I was disappointed with Ms. Foster’s remarks. I also found it quite ironic that no one went out of their way to compare Woods with other black men when he was the clean cut soldier boy with the billion dollar smile. At that time, he was considered the exception to the rule, something that all of America could easily embrace. Some have decided to associate the "black male" side of Tiger with the seedy character who has emerged over the past two weeks. Such comparisons are insulting to good black men everywhere. At the same time, it should be acknowledged that not every American shares the opinion of Karith Foster.

Let’s be clear, Tiger Woods is not seedy, nor is he perfect. In reality, he is simply human. The problem is that we were all led to believe that he was super human, so the Tiger we are seeing today appears sub-human. Tiger Woods was the original Barack Obama, a man who injected hope into the psyches of sports fans everywhere, as we were all inspired to see a man with a brown face whipping the greatest golfers in history. Even to this day, Tiger is usually the only man of color on the golf course, and he is almost always the most dominant.

It will be interesting to see how the world processes Tiger’s recent mistakes. It is not inconceivable that Tiger could be "OJ Simpsonized" by this incident, especially if additional dirt is leaked to the public. If you recall, OJ was also an athlete who’d been given permission to spend a significant amount of time with white women before the murder took place. After his trial, however, he was considered to be the most morally depleted man in America.

 

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Students Speak up About Dr. Boyce’s Controversy with Syracuse University

Watkins, a finance professor at SU, is ignored by the administration.

By Naresh Vissa

In January 2007, college student Heather Ellis and her cousin stood in two lines at Wal-Mart. They agreed that the first to reach a register would combine the items for purchase. When the African-American Ellis gave her cousin the groceries, bystanders behind complained that she had cut. After some verbal exchanges, Ellis walked to her car and found the police waiting to arrest her. She tried her best to resist and suffered numerous cuts and bruises in the process.

Today, Ellis should be in medical school. Instead, she has pled guilty to charges of disturbing the peace and resisting arrest, both misdemeanors.

The case was covered by CNN, MSNBC, ABC News, Good Morning America, The Today Show and every major black media outlet in America. Even more importantly, Syracuse University is connected to it, but hasn’t issued any statements. As a producer of two radio shows, I myself find it embarrassing that I discovered Ellis through a press release pitch e-mail I received.

At the forefront of all the outrage is Whitman School of Management Finance Professor Dr. Boyce Watkins, but it’s not getting any attention from SU administrators.

“I’ve come to accept the fact that the University is not appreciative of my work,” Watkins said. “It’s part of their tradition when it comes to progressive black scholars. If I’d learned to sit down and shut up, I might be treated better. Quiet Negroes do quite well in academia.”

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Black News: Dr. Boyce Watkins on Black Planet – 11/22/09

OPINION: Depression in the Black Community – Why it is a Serious Problem

By Dr. Boyce Watkins November 22, 2009 8:27 am

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OPINION: Heather Ellis Finally Tells Her Story & Why I Believe Her

By Dr. Boyce Watkins November 21, 2009 11:20 pm

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OPINION: Heather Ellis Reaches Plea Deal, But I’ve Still Got Questions

By Dr. Boyce Watkins November 20, 2009 9:18 pm

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TAGS: heather, Heather Ellis, heather ellis case, heather ellis plea

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OPINION: Jesse Jackson Was Right About Artur Davis … Sort Of

By Dr. Boyce Watkins November 20, 2009 12:56 pm

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TAGS: artur davis, black politics, Congressional Black Caucus, Jesse Jackson

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OPINION: How We Can Work Toward Justice For Heather Ellis

By Dr. Boyce Watkins November 13, 2009 5:05 pm

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TAGS: justice system, Missouri, Wal-Mart

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OPINION: We Should Mind Our Own Business In Chris Brown Vs. Rihanna

By Dr. Boyce Watkins November 8, 2009 11:35 am

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TAGS: Chris Brown, domestic violence, Rihanna

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OPINION: The Racial Ignorance Of Barack Obama’s Financial “Gurus”

By Dr. Boyce Watkins November 5, 2009 10:54 am

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TAGS: ben bernanke, poverty, wealth

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OPINION: 5 Things President Obama Can Do For Black Men

By Dr. Boyce Watkins November 2, 2009 10:30 am

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TAGS: Barack Obama, black men, education, prisons

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Dr. Boyce: Jesse Jackson Vs. the CBC

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Black Planet 

I love speaking with Rev. Jesse Jackson.  He walks and talks like a man who has seen and heard nearly everything.  Our civil rights leaders are social hubs through which many members of our society must travel in order to reach their destinations.   You can’t call yourself a black man and not know the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Rev. Jackson took things a step further by stating recently at a Congressional Black Caucus function that,”You can’t vote against health care and call yourself a black man.”

RELATED: Jesse Jackson Says To CBC You Can’t Be Black And Be Against Health Care

This comment was aimed at Rep. Artur Davis of Alabama, the only member of theCongressional Black Caucus who does not support health care reform.   What is most interesting about Jackson’s comment is that he is right, but not quite.  You can certainly argue that Davis’ lack of support for the plan implies  that his interests are not in line with the majority of African Americans in this country:  Most of them love Barack Obama and are willing to support anything that he supports.  The other sad truth is that health care reform is so complicated that most Americans don’t have a clue about what’s going on.   In that regard, we can argue that it is difficult for Davis to say that he represents the black community when he votes in a direction that is not correlated with the majority of African Americans in the state of Alabama.

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News on the Heather Ellis Trial: New Prosecutor Has Confederate Flag on His Book Cover

Should we be concerned about this?  Our rally is in Kennett, MO on November 16 at 11 am.

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Dr Boyce Watkins on AOL Black Voices– 9/26/09

 

 Dr Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University 

President Obama Talks Health Care at Congressional Black Caucus Conference

• In an appropriate show of respect, President Barack Obama addressed the Congressional Black Caucus … Read More
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Don’t Let Your Spouse Control All of Your Finances

• Financial News Blast for the week of September 26, 2009 – Click on the link for the title to read … Read More
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Five Reasons Obama Could Have Supported David Paterson

• President Obama made a very good political decision last week: He threw another black man under the … Read More
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BET’s ‘Skank Robbers’: Did They Step Over The Line with Black Women?

• During the BET Awards, Martin Lawrence and Jamie Foxx did a skit called "Skank Robbers," which you … Read More
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Dr. Boyce Money: No Property Insurance Can Destroy You Financially

• Most of us know very little about the ins and outs of property insurance. Christopher Chestnut … Read More
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Dr Boyce and Kevin Powell on CNN: Does America Hate Black Athletes?

• I have a tremendous amount of respect for Kevin Powell. Kevin is one of those guys who’s had a … Read More
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Money Blast: What You Should Know about Credit Scores

• Financial News You need to know: What you need to know about credit scores: Get educated on what … Read More
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Why You Might Not Want to take the Swine Flu Vaccine

• Everyone is reeling over the H1N1 Virus, otherwise known as "The Swine Flu." The concern is … Read More
• Posted by Boyce Watkins, PhD in BV Black Spin | Comments (2)

Black Spin News Blast: Why Can’t Barack Obama Talk About Race?

• Why Can’t President Obama Talk about Race? : In this article, we discuss the catch-22 that the … Read More
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ACORN Responds to Allegations from FOX News

• Beyond threatening FOX News with a lawsuit, ACORN, the organization that has been under fire for … Read More
• Posted by Boyce Watkins, PhD in BV Black Spin | Comments (1)

Dr. Boyce Money: Don’t Throw Tavis Smiley Under the Wells Fargo Bus

• When I read about the predatory lending allegations against Tavis Smiley and Wells Fargo, I wasn’t … Read More
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Yale Student Murder Symptomatic of Growing Workplace Violence

• The murder of Yale University Lab Technician Annie Le was sad, particularly because her body was … Read More
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Wendy Williams and Dr. Boyce Talk Hip Hop and Money

• In this video, I was in studio with the great Wendy Williams. I’ve written about Wendy in the past, … Read More
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Rev Al Sharpton and Dr. Boyce Discuss Serena Williams, Kanye West

• Were there any racial implications to the recent outbursts by Serena Williams and Kanye West? Yes, … Read More
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Financial Lovemaking: Couple Divorces to Save Money

• Imagine that you are deeply in love with your soul mate, entering your twilight years together. … Read More
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Dr Boyce Watkins: Obama’s Losing His Approval, but All is Not Lost

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, AOL Black Voices, Syracuse University, TheGrio.com 

In an appropriate show of respect, President Barack Obama addressed theCongressional Black Caucus Foundation Conference this weekend. His speech focused primarily on healthcare, which has become the latest battleground for our challenged new leader. In the eyes of the public, Obama is no longer the cool, hip politician he was a few months ago. He is now the guy considered to be too moderate to be liberal, too socialist to be conservative, too black to be white and too white to be "down." Obama can’t quite be anything to anyone, which is the price he must now pay for trying to be everything to everyone.
Michelle Obama, as lovely as she is, arrived to the event with the president by her side. The couple, when appearing together, present an inspiring portrait of successful black love. Every black woman in America looks at Michelle and dreams of having her own political Mandingo accompanying her and her children to important social events.

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Dr Boyce Watkins on MSNBC’s TheGrio – 9/24/09

by Dr. Boyce Watkins 

Race is Obama’s Catch-22

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

5:47 AM on 09/22/2009

OPINION – If you think anti-Obama outbursts have nothing to do with Obama being black, you need to open a history book…

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U of Michigan’s "optional" practices highlight need for reform

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

10:00 AM on 09/18/2009

OPINION — The University of Michigan football team has a storied tradition when it comes to winning. The program is equally storied when it comes to making money by putting athletes…

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Stop hating on black female athletes

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

7:44 AM on 09/15/2009

OPINION – We need to stop putting black women in a box. They don’t all belong in the socially dirty box, and they don’t belong in the pure, sweet and innocent box.

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Race was never a factor in track star’s gender query

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

6:20 PM on 09/10/2009

OPINION – Recent reports by the Daily Mail of London and the Sydney Morning Herald of Australia state that the test has revealed that Semenya "is a hermaphrodite with no womb or ovaries." Some have argued that Semenya was the target of the investigation because she is black…

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It’s clutch time and Obama needs to be like Mike

By Dr. Boyce Watkins

9:24 AM on 09/09/2009

OPINION – As President Obama prepares to put on a full-court press for health care reform in a speech to Congress tonight, he needs only to look back at one performance from "His Airness" to gain inspiration.

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Dr. Boyce Watkins on AOL Black Voices – 9/22/09

From AOL Black Voices 

Black Spin News Blast: Why Can’t Barack Obama Talk About Race?

• Why Can’t President Obama Talk about Race? : In this article, we discuss the catch-22 that the … Read More
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ACORN Responds to Allegations from FOX News

• Beyond threatening FOX News with a lawsuit, ACORN, the organization that has been under fire for … Read More
• Posted by Boyce Watkins, PhD in BV Black Spin | Comments (1)

Dr. Boyce Money: Don’t Throw Tavis Smiley Under the Wells Fargo Bus

• When I read about the predatory lending allegations against Tavis Smiley and Wells Fargo, I wasn’t … Read More
• Posted by Boyce Watkins, PhD in BV on Money | Comments (3)

Yale Student Murder Symptomatic of Growing Workplace Violence

• The murder of Yale University Lab Technician Annie Le was sad, particularly because her body was … Read More
• Posted by Boyce Watkins, PhD in BV on Money | Comments (5)

Wendy Williams and Dr. Boyce Talk Hip Hop and Money

• In this video, I was in studio with the great Wendy Williams. I’ve written about Wendy in the past, … Read More
• Posted by Boyce Watkins, PhD in BV Black Spin | Comments (2)

Rev Al Sharpton and Dr. Boyce Discuss Serena Williams, Kanye West

• Were there any racial implications to the recent outbursts by Serena Williams and Kanye West? Yes, … Read More
• Posted by Boyce Watkins, PhD in BV Black Spin | Comments (6)

Financial Lovemaking: Couple Divorces to Save Money

• Imagine that you are deeply in love with your soul mate, entering your twilight years together. … Read More
• Posted by Boyce Watkins, PhD in Black Voices Insurance | Comments (2)

Dr. Wilmer Leon and Dr. Danny Boston Discuss the State of the Economy

• In this audio interview, Dr. Wilmer Leon and Dr. Danny Boston discuss the state of the economy. … Read More
• Posted by Boyce Watkins, PhD in BV on Money | Comments (0)

Michael Baisden and Dr. Elaina George Explain Health Care Reform

• Although many Americans have seen and heard the insane debate over health care, almost no one … Read More
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Dr. Boyce Money: What’s The Difference Between a Credit Union and a Bank?

• In the fundamentals of black wealth building, we must start by making fundamental choices, such as … Read More
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Shocking Video: 5-Year-Olds Being Taught to ‘Bump and Grind’?

• 1) 5-year old children being taught seductive dancing: Is this appropriate? 2) Serena Williams … Read More
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Dr. Boyce Money: President Obama’s Slam to Wall Street

• The president recently gave an interesting address to Wall Street on the anniversary of the start … Read More
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Dr Boyce Watkins: University of Michigan’s “Optional” Football Practices

by Dr. Boyce Watkins , Syracuse University 

MSNBC’s TheGrio.com , Your Black World 

The University of Michigan football team has a storied tradition when it comes to winning. The program is equally storied when it comes to making money by putting athletes on the field no matter what. This football factory rivals the other bastion of athletic exploitation down the road: my alma mater, The Ohio State University.

It was recently unearthed that The University of Michigan has been using "optional" practices as a way to push athletes against their will. Players and their families have reported that any athlete who doesn’t attend the "optional" practices has a strong likelihood of being punished by the team.

I have just one question: why is anyone surprised? The only thing surprising to me about the University of Michigan case is that someone is actually willing to testify against the university. I am simply stunned that the players are bold enough to stand up for their rights in light of the fact that there are extreme penalties for athletes who have the audacity to think for themselves.

For college athletes, loyalty to the NCAA is not a choice. The officials who run college sports serve as the judge, jury and executioner in all cases related to athletic conduct. Like Michael Vick’s pit bulls, athletes within the NCAAsystem are domesticated, indoctrinated and brainwashed from the minute they set foot on a college campus.

The same way that many major retailers look the other way when five year olds are employed in third-world factories, the NCAA doesn’t do a very good job of enforcing the standards within its very own rulebooks. The only standards that seem to be applied strictly are those that keep the athletes and their families away from the multi-billion dollar revenue-generating machine that pays for the massive salaries of college football coaches. This is nothing less than a slap in the face to the players and their families, who give so much on the field.

 

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Dr Boyce Watkins on AOL Black Voices– 9/14/09

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Kanye West and Serena Williams: Big Egos Cost Big Money

• When Kanye West stood on NBC four years ago and said "George Bush doesn’t care about black … Read More
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The Odd Relationship Between Insurance Companies and Doctors

• One of the things missing from the healthcare debate in the black community is how insurance … Read More
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Financial Lovemaking: Is Kelis Being Greedy with Nas?

• In this episode of Financial Lovemaking, we dig deep into the situation with Nas and Kelis. As you … Read More
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Dr Boyce: Black Athlete Punches White Player, Loses Career

• When I saw the video of the punch out by LeGarrette Blount of The University of Oregon, I was … Read More
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Dr Boyce: What’s Wrong with Howard University?

• Today, I got with my co-host on Financial Lovemaking, Ms. S. Tia Brown, to talk about the situation … Read More
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Barack Obama Got Gangsta with His Critics: Good for Him

• The other day, I mentioned that it was time for President Obama to get tough with his critics. … Read More
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Dr. Boyce: The 5 Lowest Paying Majors in College

• According to the "College Majors Handbook," the 5 lowest paying college majors are Social Work, … Read More
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How to Avoid Catching the Swine Flu

• The H1N1 virus is making headlines this year, as the world is finding out that the Swine flu can … Read More
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6 Things Insurance Companies do to Keep You from Getting Paid

• As we learn how the insurance industry works, I thought I’d reach out to prominent Atlanta … Read More
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Barack Obama Might Have to Get ‘Gangsta’ — You, Too

• I once saw a documentary by filmmaker Byron Hurt, called ‘Barack and Curtis,’ comparing President … Read More
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Howard University Student Controversy Over Financial Aid Problems

• Howard University has a problem. Apparently, the school’s students have taken lessons on freedom of … Read More
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If You Ever Win the Lottery: 5 Risks You Don’t Want to Take

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Man Arrested for Slapping Another Person’s Child in Public

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Dr. Boyce Talks Money and Sex on ABC News

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Dr Boyce: The President Absolutely Nailed It

by Dr Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University 

The other day, I mentioned that it was time for President Obama to get tough with his critics. Their below-the-belt attacks on the Beltway were getting to the point of embarrassing our great nation. We were reverting to 1920s lynch mobs and watching behavior that fell short of the threshold of human decency.
Well, when you’re confronted with a monster, you sometimes have to become one. And last night, the president was a monster.I applaud his firm approach when dealing with his critics. President Obama stood tall and strong, showing the vision of a great president. He also confronted Republican lies and misinformation directly. From a political standpoint, the speech was a mobilizer, which is called for when the opposition refuses to work with you and consistently pushes to dismantle your agenda. The right wing does not like this president, and they are using dirty tools of American racism and distrust of black men to win their fight with Obama.

The battle was further energized by the ridiculous outburst by South Carolina Republican Jim Wilson, who shouted "You lie!" in the middle of the President’s speech. Sorry Joe, bad move. Sometimes your enemies can be your greatest allies, and in this case, Obama needs to send Wilson a Thank You card. His actions were yet another spread of icing on the cake of energy that the president created with his stellar performance before Congress.

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A Doctor Speaks on Obama’s Speech

by Dr. Elaina George, YourBlackWorld.com

The suspense is over. For weeks we have been holding our collective breath to see if there would be real insurance reform. Now we know. President Obama’s speech this evening incorporated a lot of different ideas, but what was most striking was his statement that the public option was just one of the avenues that could be travelled to achieve an expansion of insurance coverage. Besides the demotion of the public option as an important tool to reign in the all powerful insurance companies, I noticed that there was no mention of universal health care. Wasn’t that the point of this whole exercise?

To be fair there are some good things. Under the President’s proposal there will be:

§ Coverage for pre-existing conditions

§ A cap on out-of-pocket expenses

§ People can no longer be dropped from insurance companies when they get sick

§ No further cap on what insurance companies will pay out

It is a good start, but it doesn’t go far enough.

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The 5 Lowest Paid Majors in College

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University 

According to the "College Majors Handbook," the 5 lowest paying college majors are Social Work, Special Education, Elementary Education, Home Economics and Music/Dance. As a college professor for the past 16 years, I was only surprised that other "interesting" majors were not on the list, such as Philosophy or Anthropology. In a recent NPR interview, I spoke on the value of going to college and whether or not it’s worth the expense. The answer to this question is very simple: It depends.

Here are some things to remember when choosing a major for yourself or your children in college:

1) Know what you are getting. Don’t major in a low paying major expecting to make the same money as business school students. It’s simply not going to happen. Pick a major with the salary expectations that make you comfortable. Money doesn’t have to be important to you, just make sure you’re honest with yourself about how important money actually is.

2) Make sure that your major can help you repay your student loans. Most young people who went to college are going to die in debt. Don’t let yourself become one of those people.

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Dr Boyce on NBC: What Obama Needs Right Now

By Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University 

MSNBC’s TheGrio.com.

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This week, Michael Jordan will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He will always be remembered for his many accomplishments and record-breaking achievements in the sport. However, as President Obama prepares to put on a full-court press for health care reform in a speech to Congress tonight, he needs only to look back at one performance from "His Airness" to gain inspiration.

Twelve years ago, in the NBA Finals, Michael Jordan was going to lose. Sick with the flu, he could barely walk, and his aura of invincibility had been shattered in the eyes of the American public. Mike was going to finally relinquish one of his many titles and Karl Malone was going to get the championship that we all now know he never received.

But Mike was Mike, and Karl wasn’t. Mike found a way to win and Karl Malone found a way to become "posterized" as yet another footnote in the astonishing legacy of the great Michael Jordan. Every great man or woman has an opportunity to build his or her legend, and it comes during the most trying of times. It is how we respond to these moments that make the difference between becoming Michael Jordan or just another Charles Barkley.

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Dr Boyce Talks Money on ABC News

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University

I recently appeared on ABC News to talk about Financial Lovemaking, and the link between sex and money. I’ve discussed relationships and money several times on AOL in the past, but I think that I should quickly lay out some very interesting similarities that may not have crossed your mind. As I teach my Personal Finance Class at Syracuse University this semester, I am reminded that managing our money is linked to managing our love, which is critical to the ultimate goal of effectively managing our lives.

1) Many people think about both sex and money every single day. Don’t lie, you know you enjoy thinking about sex, even if you aren’t getting any. But chances are, you also think about money, whether it’s figuring out how to get what you need or how to keep what you’ve got. Even most rappers spend all their time talking about either sex, money or how they use their money to get more sex. It’s actually a universal concept.

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Dr Boyce on AOL – 9/3/09

Dr Boyce and Rev. Al Sharpton Discuss Chris Brown, Domestic Violence

• What does the Chris Brown/Rihanna incident say about the state of relationships in the African … Read More
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Is College a Good Investment During a Recession?

• I was invited onto ‘Tell Me More with Michel Martin’ to discuss college and whether or not it makes … Read More
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Kentucky State University Embroiled in Controversy

• Shanelle Walker is not your typical college student. She was elected student body president at … Read More
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Black CEO says that the MBA is Worthless

• I don’t have an MBA, and I’ve never wanted one. I earned several masters degrees and a PhD, but I … Read More
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Rules for College Success Part 2

• This is part 2 of the article "Rules of College Success," out of the book, "Everything You Ever … Read More
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Rules for College Success Part 1

• The following is an excerpt from the book, "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About College." … Read More
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University of Memphis Professor Writes Shocking Letter on Racism

• Professor Larry Moore at The University of Memphis is on a mission. The African American … Read More
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Dr. Boyce Money: What Chris Brown Can Learn From R Kelly

• I spoke about Chris Brown on CNN not too long ago, and I am sure I’ll be talking about him now. … Read More
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Dr Boyce: What You Should Know About the Insurance Industry

• The insurance industry is tricky, but it might make sense to turn the spotlight to explain how … Read More
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Setting Goals and Reaching them Part 2

• A few days ago, I wrote a piece on setting goals and reaching them. Now, I am going to go full … Read More
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Dr Boyce: How to Set Goals and Reach Them

• Many of us want something in life. But as the rapper Coolio used to say, "Wishing is for suckers." … Read More
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Why Allen Iverson Can’t Get a Job

• The NBA and NFL are fickle places. We forget that professional sports is more of a business than … Read More
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Michael Jackson: Murder, Money, Medicine and Mayhem

• I was as shocked as anyone to see that Michael Jackson’s death was ruled a homicide by the … Read More
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Dr. Boyce Money: Fox News, Glenn Beck Lose Advertisers

• Glenn Beck of Fox News is under major fire for calling President Barack Obama a racist. As a result … Read More
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Protecting Yourself When Dealing with Insurance Companies

• One thing missing from the healthcare debate coming out of the White House is a call for … Read More
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Dr Boyce on the Grio – 8/26/09

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  Teddy was a lion for civil rights

  By Dr. Boyce Watkins

  8:30 AM on 08/26/2009

  OPINION – In a multitude of areas including housing, income, and civil rights for African-Americans and all minorities, Sen. Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts has been on the front lines.

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  Cocktail of unethical behavior and incompetence killed MJ

  By Dr. Boyce Watkins

  8:15 AM on 08/25/2009

  OPINION – It was Dr. Conrad Murray’s cocktail of unethical behavior and extreme incompetence which ultimately killed the most well known entertainer in history…

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  Felix the Cat flap signals era of racial paranoia

  By Dr. Boyce Watkins

  8:30 AM on 08/20/2009

  In an article for the Financial Times, Ferguson compared President Barack Obama to Felix the Cat, stating that Obama, like the cat, is "black and lucky."

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  The return of the prodigal quarterback

  By Dr. Boyce Watkins

  6:40 AM on 08/14/2009

  OPINION — I was as shocked as the rest of America to hear that Michael Vick has been signed by the Philadelphia Eagles. Although I’ve always supported Vick’s human right to fairness…

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  NCAA treating black athletes like second-class citizens

  By Dr. Boyce Watkins

  8:50 AM on 08/11/2009

  The revolution has been televised. I always knew it would be, since African American athletes have always been center stage in the NCAA’s multi-billion dollar money machine…

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Dr Boyce Watkins Scholarship in Action – 8/27/09

Black ‘Lil Monkey’ Dolls: A Very Bad Financial Move

• I received a call from CNN today about a major corporate mistake. We talk about such marketing … Read More
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Education: 5 MORE Things College Students do to Ruin Their Lives

• Yesterday, I posted a list of 5 things college students do to ruin their lives. Now, I am … Read More
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Education: 5 Things College Students do to Ruin their Lives

• As a college professor for the past 16 years, I’ve noticed two things about college: It can be a … Read More
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Rapper Makes a Song About Emmett Till

• Kansas City Rapper Vigalantee has made some waves with a song about Emmett Till, a 14-year-old boy … Read More
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Why Michael Vick’s Return is a Good Thing

• He’s back. After a two-year saga that kept my head spinning, the young man who made a terrible … Read More
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Dr. Boyce Education: What College Students Should Not Be Doing in the Summer

• The following is an excerpt from the book, ‘Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about College.’ … Read More
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Financial Lovemaking 101: How The Wrong Marriage Can Destroy You

• Many times, when I talk about portfolios, wealth and investing, I am talking about LOVE. Money is … Read More
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Dr. Boyce: Four Political Viruses That Threaten Healthcare Reform

• I admire President Barack Obama. The man took on a presidency that I wouldn’t wish on my worst … Read More
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Dr Boyce Money: Wells Fargo’s Bad Relationship With the Black Community

• Wells Fargo was recently hit with another discrimination suit in the state of Illinois. This is … Read More
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Love Gone Bad: Scorned Women Krazy Glue Man’s Genitals

• OK, if you cheer when you read this story, then you need some serious help. If you squirm when you … Read More
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Black Professors, Black Scholars and Intellectual Suicide

• If you’ve ever attended college, you’ve interacted with a professor. If you were lucky, you might … Read More
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Dr. Boyce Money: Soulja Boy’s Bad Financial Advice

• In his video called ‘Rich N*gga Sh*t’ (I can’t even write the title, because I don’t want to … Read More
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Dr. Boyce: Why Everyone Should Go to College

• The following is an exerpt from the book, "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about College." … Read More
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Financial Lovemaking: Tiny, Toya, Weezy and TIP

• OK, was I confused when I found out that Tiny and Toya (TI’s "baby mama" and Lil Wayne’s ex-wife, … Read More
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Dr. Boyce: ‘Jungle Monkey’ Cop Sues City of Boston?

• I did some commentary on CNN last week about Justin Barrett, the cop who referred to Harvard … Read More
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Dr. Boyce on AOL – 8/26/09

Dr Boyce: How to Set Goals and Reach Them

• Many of us want something in life. But as the rapper Coolio used to say, "Wishing is for suckers." … Read More
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Why Allen Iverson Can’t Get a Job

• The NBA and NFL are fickle places. We forget that professional sports is more of a business than … Read More
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Michael Jackson: Murder, Money, Medicine and Mayhem

• I was as shocked as anyone to see that Michael Jackson’s death was ruled a homicide by the … Read More
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Dr. Boyce Money: Fox News, Glenn Beck Lose Advertisers

• Glenn Beck of Fox News is under major fire for calling President Barack Obama a racist. As a result … Read More
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Protecting Yourself When Dealing with Insurance Companies

• One thing missing from the healthcare debate coming out of the White House is a call for … Read More
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John Calipari Doesn’t Care about Black People?

• After reading about Kentucky Coach John Calipari being found guilty of cheating by the NCAA, I … Read More
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Are Doctors to Blame for the High Cost of Healthcare? Not Quite

• Dr. Elaina George, a prominent otolaryngologist in Atlanta, has a bone to pick with President … Read More
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Al Sharpton and Dr. Boyce Talk Barack Obama, Michael Vick

• I was a recent guest on "Keeping it Real with Al Sharpton" (audio is below). I like Rev. Al, and … Read More
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Black Boy Kidnapped in Oakland: Some Questions I’d Love to Ask

• When I read about the recent kidnapping of 5-year-old Hasanni Campbell, my heart skipped a beat. … Read More
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Costco Responds to the ‘Lil Monkey’ Black Doll Controversy

• We recently discussed the situation with Costco and its "interesting" decision to put "Lil Monkey" … Read More
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BV on Money: Is the Economy Really Recovering?

• The economic downturn has hurt us all. Black unemployment has been nearly 70% higher than that for … Read More
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Financial Lovemaking: 2 More Links Between Sex and Money

• As part of my series on comparisons between sex and money, we will continue with parts 3 and 4 … Read More
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Financial Lovemaking: What Sex and Money Have in Common

• Some people think that money and sex have nothing in common. Actually, they have everything in … Read More
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Dr. Boyce: Sgt. James Crowley Comes Back in the Public Eye

• Sgt. James Crowley of the Cambridge Police Department is now a hero among his peers. In light of … Read More
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Michael Vick, Money and the NFL: The Business Side of The Situation

• Michael Vick is back on the field, (I wrote about this last week) but his problems are far from … Read More
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Dr. Boyce Scholarship in Action for This Week

Dr Boyce Money: First Black Female to Run Fortune 500 Company

• The stock market talks with money: it tells you what it thinks about corporate decisions by how the … Read More
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Dr Boyce Money: Barack Obama and Alarming Black Unemployment

• About a week ago, I received a call from a radio show host who was practically screaming through … Read More
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Dr Boyce and Joseph C. Phillips Debate Bill Cosby

• Does Bill Cosby use tough love or is he just a bully? Dr. Boyce Watkins and Joseph C. Phillips … Read More
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Do Your Children Have a Plan for your Death? You Might Want to Think Again

• It may shock you to read this, but you are going to die. Young people don’t seem to believe they … Read More
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Financial Lovemaking with Dr. Boyce: Is Irv Gotti’s Way the Right Way?

• Hip-hop "mogul" Irv Gotti has gotten tremendous criticism for mistreating his estranged wife, Deb. … Read More
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Your Money with Dr. Boyce: Michael Vick’s Lessons on Money

• God bless Michael Vick. The man finally gets to go home, after spending 21 months in prison for … Read More
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Bottom Line with Dr. Boyce: Morehouse Men or Morehouse Money?

• In the intro to one of his songs, the rapper and former gang member Snoop Dogg (replicating a … Read More
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Financial Lovemaking with Dr. Boyce: An Ex-Athlete and Attorney Make Financial Love

• In this episode of Financial Lovemaking, Dr. Boyce and S. Tia Brown speak with Jason Robertson, … Read More
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Your Money with Dr Boyce: Oprah Winfrey is Not as Rich as You Think

• Forbes Magazine recently released its list of the wealthiest Black Americans. Oprah Winfrey was … Read More
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Dr Boyce Watkins: Rapper Vigalantee Teaches Hip Hop How to Respect Itself and Others

• Ever wonder when the day will come when rappers are not trying to bling with diamonds they spent … Read More
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Bottom Line with Dr. Boyce: Crashing into Jay-Z in Nigeria

• I just took an exciting trip to Lagos, Nigeria, to speak at an event called "The Platform", hosted … Read More
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Bottom Line with Dr. Boyce: Rush Limbaugh is Barack Obama’s Greatest Asset

• I have a friend who is a little different from my other friends. He is a White male Republican, … Read More
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Bottom Line with Dr. Boyce: Why Are Celebs Stuck on Scientology?

• Hip Hop legend Dr. Dre once wrote a song with the chorus, "This is dedicated to all of those with … Read More
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Dr Boyce Money: Get Your Paper Straight – The Economic Value of Education

• In this episode of "Get Your Paper Straight", Dr. Boyce and George Kilpatrick discuss the economic … Read More
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Bottom Line With Dr. Boyce: Why Ebony & Jet May Be Doomed

• I was saddened to hear about the recent financial trauma of Ebony and Jet Magazines. These two … Read More
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Dr. Boyce Watkins Engages the Black Community

Superstar Athlete to Outstanding Businessman: A Brother Shares His Journey

• Jason Robertson is a man of many gifts. As an young man, he was an All-American baseball player, … Read More
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Financial Lovemaking: Man has 21 Kids by 11 Women

• Desmond Hatchett is 29 years old and has 21 children with 11 different women. The Knoxville, TN … Read More
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What’s Wrong with Hip Hop? Check the Paper Trail

• cash money millionairesThe following is an excerpt from the forthcoming book, ‘Black American … Read More
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Dr Boyce and DJ Free (Ed Lover Show) Talk Financial Fitness

• dr. boyce watkins Dr Boyce gives advice to DJ Free (formerly on BET’s 106 & Park) about … Read More
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Dr Boyce: Black Scholars Are Not Realizing Their Potential

• This is an excerpt from the book,"Black American Money: How Black People can Thrive in a Capitalist … Read More
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Dr Boyce and Mark Gunn Talk Black Men, Black Money and False Identities

• Should black men consider filing a class action lawsuit against Bonnie Sweeten, the woman who … Read More
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Dr Boyce: Man Beaten by Mob After Allegedly Raping 11 Year Old Girl

• Today, "Charlamagne Tha God" (morning host for 100.3 The Beat, Philadelphia) and I discussed the … Read More
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Halle Berry and Jamie Foxx: What’s the Financial Value of a Kiss?

• Most of us saw the crazy face sucking episode between Halle Berry and Jamie Foxx the other night … Read More
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Dr Boyce: Should Black Pastors Stay inside the Church?

• As a college professor, I have regularly challenged black scholars to step outside the walls of the … Read More
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Dr Boyce: Eminem’s Hip Hop Humiliation – The Impact on Eminem’s Brand

• The other night on the MTV Movie Awards, the rapper Eminem faced off with someone’s bare behind. … Read More
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Bottom Line with Dr. Boyce: Michelle Obama Dissed By a Comedian

• Dr Boyce Watkins and Charlamagne tha God (morning host for 100.3 "The Beat" in Philadelphia and … Read More
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Financial Lovemaking with Dr. Boyce: How Women Can Protect Themselves

• How can women protect themselves from partners who might not be doing the right thing with their … Read More
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Woman Says Black Men Kidnapped Her: She Really Went to Disney World

• My best friend Greg was shot in the head in 1996, nearly the same time the rapper Tupac Shakur was … Read More
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Dr Boyce Money: Mike Tyson’s Daughter and Child Life Insurance

• The death of Exodus Tyson, daughter of former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, brings immediate … Read More
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Bottom Line with Dr. Boyce: Did Barack Obama REALLY Cut HBCU Funding?

• I have a mixed relationship with President Barack Obama. I was one of the first to endorse … Read More
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Dr Boyce Gives the Black Spin on AOL Black Voices

Dr Boyce: A Captain of Industry Writes the Book on Entrepreneurship

• We speak a great deal about black money, and ways the tools for financial empowerment. One person … Read More
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My Friendship with The Great Wendy Williams: Gossip Diva Extraordinaire

• The first time I appeared on "The Wendy Williams Experience," I was admittedly a wee bit … Read More
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Dr Boyce Money: The Color of Money and Predatory Lending

• During this interview, I discuss predatory lending and how African Americans can avoid being caught … Read More
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Dr Boyce: 5 Reasons Michael Jackson is Going to Live Forever

• michael jackson music I was the guest host of a radio show yesterday. The show started at 3 pm (back … Read More
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Dr Boyce: Yes, The Transformers Movie Was Quite Racist

• I came to the latest release of "The Transformers" looking for what I saw in the first film: … Read More
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Dr Boyce: WNBA Financial Problems – We Don’t Support the Women

• My beautiful daughter Carmen just helped her school win its first state championship. She is the … Read More
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What Chris Brown, Oprah Winfrey and R. Kelly Have in Common

• I have 3 daughters who worship Chis Brown. No, seriously. If Chris Brown were to start a church, … Read More
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Dr Boyce: Oakland Salon Beating Victim Won’t Press Charges

• I was happy to see that there was an arrest made in the infamous beating in an Oakland beauty … Read More
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Woman Beaten in Beauty Salon: Financial and Legal Issues Abound

• OK, don’t lie. You know that when you heard about the woman being beaten in the beauty salon in … Read More
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Dr Boyce: Michael Eric Dyson vs. Barack Obama? Not Quite

• When I heard the controversial and heated comments about President Obama that were made by my … Read More
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Dr Boyce: Kobe Bryant’s Climb Back to the Top

• Kobe Bryant started his career with the LA Lakers as a tremendous athlete with a valuable brand. His … Read More
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What TI and Tupac Have in Common: Hip Hop and Incarceration

• We all know that the rapper TI recently began his 366 day prison sentence in an Arkansas prison. … Read More
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Dr Boyce Money: The Capitalist Enslavement of Black America

• I recall giving a speech at a university in Upstate New York. We were talking about wealth building … Read More
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Dr Boyce: State of The Black Union Sponsor Accused of Massive Discrimination

• Tavis Smiley needs to have a conversation with one of his primary sponsors, Wells Fargo. This … Read More
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Dr Boyce: White HBCU Homecoming Queen Fights Major Drama

• Kentucky State University is an HBCU which lies next to my heart. My sister, who just finished … Read More
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Dr. Boyce on AOL – The Latest

The Latest

Dr. Boyce: My Encounter with Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh

• Last week, I received a phone call from the producer for "The Jim Reith Show" here in Syracuse. … Read More
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Michael Jackson Being Attacked: Latest Updates on His Will

• We recently heard about Congressman Peter King referring to Michael Jackson as a "pedophile and a … Read More
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Michael Jackson’s Will Being Contested Heavily in Court

• We’ve continuously discussed the financial situation wtih Michael Jackson, as well as that for his … Read More
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Dr Boyce Money: Love Investments Matter More than Money

• When I came up with the concept for Financial Lovemaking, I became an intense student of life: I … Read More
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Steve McNair’s Legacy as an NFL Great: Dr. Deborah Stroman

• Most of us know about the tragic death of NFL great Steve McNair. On this episode of "The Bottom … Read More
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Breaking News: Steve McNair Shot and Killed in Nashville

• Image: Dr Boyce Watkins with Steve McNair in 2004 Media outlets are reporting that former NFL MVP … Read More
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Michael Jackson Update: Celeb Insider Talks about Michael Jackson

• Michael Jackson’s financial and family situations are getting more complicated by the second. As we … Read More
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Dr. Boyce: Rapper Drake Learned Lessons from BET Awards

• Some have seen the discontent I expressed about the most recent BET Awards. But I am not the only … Read More
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Dr Boyce: Congressman Compares NBA Age Limit to Slavery

• I was pleasantly surprised to hear that Congressman Steve Cohen has chosen to take on the NBA’s … Read More
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Michael Jackson Update: Details Released on the Will

• We’re doing a regular series here on AOL Black Voices where we talk about what’s going on with the … Read More
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Dr. Boyce: What We Should Know About Jeremiah Wright

• Many of us don’t know much about Rev. Jeremiah Wright. We’ve heard the Bill O’Reilly soundbites. … Read More
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Dr Boyce: Three Dumb Things about "Reverse Discrimination"

• Most of us heard about the recent Supreme Court decision involving "reverse discrimination" … Read More
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Financial Lovemaking: What Happens to Michael’s Kids?

• A few days ago, I gave some financial advice to Michael Jackson’s kids. My argument was very clear: … Read More
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Dr Boyce Money: FreeCreditReport.com is Not Free at all

• Guess what? You may be getting hoodwinked….bamboozled…..run amuck….led astray. Not … Read More
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To Michael Jackson’s Kids: Don’t Go ‘Stuntin’ Like Your Daddy’

• "Stuntin like my daddy" was the first song on the album, "Like Father, Like Son," issued by Lil … Read More
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