http://youngblackstudents.com/men Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:38:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dr Boyce Watkins of Syracuse university will be appearing with Rev. Al Sharpton on “Keeping it Real with Al Sharpton” from 2 – 3 pm EST on Tuesday 8/18/09.  They will discuss Obama’s educational plans, Michael Vick and Healthcare reform.   Dr. watkins and Rev. Sharpton have appeared together ... http://youngblackstudents.com/men/?p=102 The United States Supreme Court has granted Troy Davis' request to postpone his execution in yet another attempt to clear his name and prove his innocence. Davis is an inmate that was sentenced to death after the 1989 murder of a Savannah, GA police officer. Since his ... http://youngblackstudents.com/men/?p=101 Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. Enlarge photo Courtesy of CBSMichael Vick discusses his situation with James Brown. Related Falcons stories » Report: Vick to be an ... http://youngblackstudents.com/men/?p=100 A two-tour veteran of the Iraq War and graduate of West Point and Harvard University,Anthony Woods, 29, enjoys a solid resume that would make him a good candidate for public office. But if you have heard of Woods, who is seeking ... http://youngblackstudents.com/men/?p=98 Dr Wilmer Leon interviews Suzanne Simons about her book “Master of War: Blackwater USA's Erik Prince and the Business of War".  Click here to listen! http://youngblackstudents.com/men/?p=94 By Dr. Boyce Watkins 8:50 AM on 08/11/2009 In this April 3, 1995 photo, UCLA's Ed O'Bannon celebrates after his team won the NCAA championship game against Arkansas in Seattle. O'Bannon is suing the NCAA over its use of former student ... http://youngblackstudents.com/men/?p=99 Michael Vick returned to the area that once celebrated his brilliant play on the football field, this time for the first of what he vows will be dozens of appearances around the country to urge low-income youths to avoid the tragic trail left by dogfighting. Few got ... http://youngblackstudents.com/men/?p=96 by Dr. Byron Price, Texas Southern University On his website, President Obama offers us a “seat at the table,” which is the equivalent of citizens offering policy prescriptions to his administration. This unprecedented effort to increase citizen participation in the policy making process has the added benefit ... http://youngblackstudents.com/men/?p=97 On this episode of “On with Leon,” Dr Wilmer Leon talks with listeners who have strong opinions on Henry Louis Gates, Barack Obama and the “Teachable Moment.”  Click here to listen http://youngblackstudents.com/men/?p=95 Dr Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University I did some commentary on CNN last week about Justin Barrett, the cop who referred to Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates as a "Banana eating jungle monkey" in an email. You can imagine my surprise when I found out that the officer ... http://youngblackstudents.com/men/?p=93