Posts Tagged ‘Michael Eric Dyson’
Live: Sunday Stories with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
In this week’s installation of Sunday Stories with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, a distinguished professor of African American and Diaspora Studies, Dyson talks about his new book Entertaining Race
Read MoreAre you a Black man? Then the Boundless Brothers virtual men’s conference is for you
Rolling Out and McDonald’s would like to invite you to Boundless Brothers, a virtual experience, on Friday-Saturday, November 19 -20, 2021, via Hopin. Boundless Brothers is a men’s virtual conference that seeks to empower Black men across the nation through a series of thought leadership chats, panels, and workshops geared towards elevating their mental, emotional, physical,…
Read MoreJay-Z’s mom and Master P receive honorary degrees
No Limit CEO Master P received an honorary doctorate on Sunday, May 23, 2021, from historically Black Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. Born Percy Miller, the New Orleans native was one of 400 graduates during the ceremony which included six valedictorians. Author and professor Michael Eric Dyson also gave the keynote speech during the commencement. “I…
Read MoreBig Sean and his mom to release wellness videos on mental health
Big Sean has been an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness for years and has now launched a wellness video series with his mother Myra Anderson to tackle the issue even further. The series is presented by The Sean Anderson Foundation (Big Sean’s real name) which will release a new episode every Saturday in May…
Read MoreBig Sean reveals he contemplated suicide several times
The pressures to succeed in life can take a toll on anyone, but finding a high level of success and then having to maintain or exceed it can weigh heavy on the mind, too. Detroit rapper Big Sean addressed the topic of mental health with sociology professor and author Michael Eric Dyson and revealed that…
Read MoreFilmmakers Will Packer and Malcolm Lee shared insider tips at influencer brunch
What do you get when you bring together renowned film producers Malcolm D. Lee and Will Packer, actor Lamman Rucker, academic, author, professor and radio host Michael Eric Dyson, actress and radio show host Claudia Jordan, former Essence editor-in-chief Susan L. Taylor and a host of other well-known luminaries on the same rooftop, in the…
Read MoreRudy Giuliani to Black America: ‘Teach your children to be respectful’
While you were in church, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton went on the road taking Black America to task about this so-called “Black Lives Matter” movement. Of course, they used misleading statistics and racist rhetoric to do it. Still, to those Whites looking for cover,…
Read MoreMichael Eric Dyson talks President Obama’s legacy and Black progress
Michael Eric Dyson stands as one of the more prominent Black intellectuals of this generation. His ideas on politics, race, and culture often initiates critical thinking or backslash. Regardless of his position on a particular topic, it’s guaranteed to spark a response one way or the other. Dyson continues to push to envelop in his…
Read MoreLet Us Make Man continues to shine with 10th anniversary celebration
On March 31, 2016, at 7 p.m., the founders of Let us Make Man will host their 10th annual Scholarship and Awards gala featuring a keynote address by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.
Read MoreBarack Obama, Eric Holder highlight 2014 NAN Convention
Amidst his own personal controversy, Rev. Al Sharpton was nonetheless able to preside over another successful National Action Network Convention in New York
Read MoreMichael Eric Dyson blasts Cornel West: ‘You ain’t that important’
Over the past several months, Dr. Cornel West has been vocal in his disapproval and outright disdain for President Barack Obama, and Dr. West’s fellow intellectuals and cultural commentators, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson and Rev. Al Sharpton. Dr. West’s criticisms were addressed yesterday by Dr. Dyson, as he spoke about the state of black intellectualism at Rev. Sharpton’s National Action Network Conference.
Read MoreMichael Eric Dyson, Robert Glasper discuss Black History at BET Honors
February 8, 2014 marked the taping of the annual BET Honors Awards held in our nation’s capital at The Warner Theater. It was one of the most star-studded events thus far in 2014 with notables on hand like Aretha Franklin, Berry Gordy, Ice Cube, Ken Chenault, Carrie Mae Williams and many more. In light of Black History Month, some of the honorees and presenters discussed what it means to be honored by your own community.
Read MoreIce Cube and more hit the red carpet for BET Honors 2014
The stars were out in Washington, D.C. for the 2014 BET Honors taping.
Read MoreRed carpet BET Honors 2014
The BET Honors 2014 red carpet was star studded last night at The Warner Theater in Washington DC. Jennifer Hudson, above, wore a short white dress with her black short haircut. Check out Ice Cube, Berry Gordy and others who rocked on the red carpet with Rolling Out. –Joi Pearson Source: Joi Pearson Photography
Read MoreCircle of Sisters Expo 2013: New York
The Circle of Sisters annual expo took place this weekend at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. Circle of Sisters is one of the biggest expos for women of color since 1998. It hosts inspirational services, seminars, panel discussions and both R&B and gospel concerts on Saturday and Sunday. The expo also allows vendors to…
Read MoreInfluential people at the Phoenix Awards dinner at the Congressional Black Caucus convention
The annual Phoenix Awards dinner is the signature event of the four-day Congressional Black Caucus conference focusing on public policy impacting black communities in America and abroad. The room is filled with the who’s who of Washington, D.C., tables are reserved for corporate sponsors and other influential names in their given fields. Check out the who’s…
Read MoreBishop E.W. Jackson called ‘black puppet’ by MSNBC Michael Eric Dyson
[jwplayer mediaid=”454675″] MSNBC correspondent Michael Eric Dyson is not here for Bishop E.W. Jackson. While speaking on Jackson’s anti-Democratic message directed to Christians in the black community, Dyson chastised the Virginia GOP Lieutenant Governor nominee, calling him a “black puppet.” Watch how it all goes down.
Read MoreTop hip-hop professors
Hip hop artists that teach at the nation’s top colleges.
Read MoreSteve Harvey Asks Hip-Hop to Stop Disrespecting Women
Hip-hop fans have a seen a number of questions brought up about the beloved genre over the past several weeks, including, “is hip-hop ready for a gay artist?” “is ‘ni–a’ now a no-no?” and “should we stop calling women (bad) b—-es?” Well, Frank Ocean may have answered the first question, but the jury is still…
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