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*Odd Future rapper Tyler the Creator is calling the criticism surrounding his online ad for Mountain Dew “ridiculous,” particularly the blog post written by Syracuse University professor and social analyst Dr. Boyce Watkins, who called the spot “arguably the most racist commercial in history.” On Wednesday, PepsiCo removed the spot after it was criticized for [...]
*In a guest post for The Hollywood Reporter, Russell Simmons is firing back at calls to boycott Denzel Washington’s new film “Flight.” Some critics believe the movie reinforces black stereotypes with the depiction of an African American airline pilot as a drunk. Simmons, however, believes the film exemplifies “how Hollywood can embrace a new American [...]
*Last night, I was watching my copy of the very important film, “Hoodwinked,” by Janks Morton. I appear in the film, along with my respected colleagues, Drs. Marc Lamont Hill, Jawanza Kunjufu, Ivory Toldson and Steve Perry. The film serves to debunk many of the ridiculous myths that black people perpetuate against one another, particularly [...]
*Today, we are trying to shed light on those who are homeless and persevering despite their residential situation. Their stories are important because they have been written off by society, yet their stories are instrumental to people of all ages to realize, that while the world has its obstacles, you can do anything you want [...]
*Like the rest of America, I found myself impressed by President Obama’s rendition of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay together,” last week. The man is extremely talented in nearly every capacity, and now we can add singing to his list of capabilities. One thing about the Obamas is that they are likely the singing-est, dancing-est president [...]
*I hate having to be a hater, but I’ll probably sound like one in about 10 seconds flat. I couldn’t help but put on my “what the hayell” boots when I heard that Jay-Z has decided that he will ban the word “b*tch” from his songs, out of respect for his new daughter, Princess Baby [...]
*In an exchange on CNN regarding Tyler Perry’s new status as Hollywood’s highest paid man in entertainment, social commentator Touré went in on the actor/writer/producer/director/entrepreneur – calling his work “malt liquor for the masses.” One of the main debates has been whether or not Perry’s work, produced for and consumed mainly by black audiences, is [...]
NOTE: Corey Poitier, the lone Republican in the race to replace Congressman Kendrick Meek in Florida’s District 17, had a message for President Barack Obama: “Listen up, Buckwheat.” Poitier, a teacher at North Miami Beach Senior High who is also African-American, made the comments at a Broward County Republicans meeting while giving a speech against [...]
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