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Political analyst and journalist Roland Martin and actor Boris Kodjoe recently went into a twitter war or back and forth after Ms. Sherri Shepherd from "The View" had a kaniption over the news that Bi

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, YourBlackWorld.com “Matters have been resolved,” according to an attorney familiar with the legal situation involving Bishop Eddie Long. The suit involved four young men who

NEW BOOK HELPS STUDENTS FIND SCHOLARSHIPS WHEN THEIR GRADES SUCK AND THEIR PARENTS ARE BROKE According to the 2010 Nation's Report Card released by the U.S. Department of Education, the average high

BLACK DOCTORS PRESENT A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE WELLNESS INITIATIVES FROM H.R. 3962: THE HEALTH CARE BILL AKA OBAMA CARE Nationwide (BlackNews.com) -- Drs. Reverend Aldridge and Ruth Locke of the Chic

So Sorry for the Graphic picture, but the story needs to be told! This story is just amazing to me in how it depicts in my eyes, the unfortunate feelings of how blacks were viewed as nothing but anim

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, YourBlackWorld.com. After moving along quite speedily, it appears that Bishop Eddie Long may end up going to trial after all. Reports are coming out of Atlanta from Channel 2

This video is absolutely sickening in that the Donald Trump's of the world are showing their hatred towards minorities and in particular African Americans. It shows racism at its best to all the world

NFL PLAYER ALBERT HAYNESWORTH PUBLICLY ASSAULTS ALL BLACK WOMEN WORLDWIDE By Yasmeen Muqtasid, President of Black Women Matter, Inc. "I didn't touch her. I don't even like black girls. I know what

Notice: If you receive a notice or message re: Osama, please do not open. It is a virus and is attacking computers worldwide. Just heard it on the news. Not sure of the title of message, just don't op

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL), who admits to owning an iPad, blames the Apple Inc. product for "eliminating thousands of American jobs."

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Your Black World – Scholarship in Action The black political grapevine recently informed me that respected political strategist Donna Brazile plans to meet with Professor Cor

Trump calls into CNN-Defends "Birther" claim-AMAZING! Posted by Anita: http://www.goddessdd.ning.com

In one of the most interesting "What the hayell" moments in recent memory, the NAACP Detroit branch has announced that they plan to give singer Kid Rock an award at their annual Great Expectations Din

They say that behind every great man, there's a great woman. Yes, this is true, but what people also forget is that behind nearly every empowered, intelligent and confident young woman, there are a co

Orange County, CA (BlackNews.com) -- Writer, actress and artist, Kobina Wright, has dedicated her most recent abstract to the late great Teena Marie. Wright's latest ink on paper abstract sketch ti

By: Dr. Boyce Watkins The recent unemployment data issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics was met with some degree of optimism by the Obama Administration. The discussion centered around the fact t

The recent trade of NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets to the New York Knicks has dominated sports discussion and headlines since the moment it happened. Fans of the Knicks are ecsta

Prayer is not a monologue where one person does all the talking, or a ritual where we must say things in the right order, or a chore to get out of the way like brushing our teeth before going to bed.

This post came from my sister blogger LaShanda Henry and I think it reflects how our own people hate on each other instead of uplifting people like this young sister and helping her to be uplifting, i

The great Bishop Noel Jones, discussing the intersection of business and church, the practical and the spiritual, the dialectical and the liturgical. Bishop Noel Jones is considered a profound Christi

Egypt was ruled by black pharaohs for nearly 100 years, but their role as leaders of the ancient civilization has been largely kept in the dark because of racism, according to this month's National Ge

Beyonce is once again being scrutinized for allegedly agreeing to have her skin colour altered for marketing purposes. In 2008 she came under fire when she appeared in a L’Oreal ad with noticeably pal

Why Rush Limbaugh (and other critics of the first lady’s campaign to improve nutrition) are getting personal about her body and food choices. Full disclosure: I happen to think that Michelle Obama

The Legacy Award honoree shares her journey to becoming a Woman of Power Long before filmmaker Tyler Perry turned her most famous work For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow