by Eric Wattree
Eric Wattree
The sentiments expressed here, and in the linked article below, have a lot to do with my aggressive criticism of Tavis Smiley and Cornel West. They and their critics insist that anyone who objects to their behavior is merely upset because they’re criticizing Barack Obama, but when… Continue reading
By Iris (Bronxstar) Mack
This week we have again witnessed what the power of one galvanized with the approval of many can still accomplish in America.
Iris (Bronxstar) Mack
Ms. Fluke who is a white woman, was called a “slut and a prostitute” on a national radio broadcasted show and rebroadcast for shock value… Continue reading
by Eric L. Wattree
Eric L. Wattree
In the recent video, “Dr. Boyce: My Two Cents on Michael Eric Dyson,” released on Black Like Moi!, Dr. Boyce Watkins of Syracuse University announced his retirement from the Dr. Cornel West controversies. In the announcement Boyce indicated that “this battle between black scholars was… Continue reading
by H. Lewis Smith
President Barack Obama
Upon Barack Obama’s election to President of the United States, euphoria, jubilation and an aura of disbelief simultaneously enveloped the Black African-American community. Perhaps, it could even be said that many saw him as a Messiah and the primary power-holder to make life and living better… Continue reading
by Eric L. Wattree
Eric L. Wattree
It is a curious yet instructive phenomenon watching Black male academics rush to the defense of Dr. Cornel West after he called President Obama a “Black mascot of Wall Street oligarchs.” They also stood by when West went on to say that “Obama has a… Continue reading