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Eddie Glaude Jr. stands as a leader in the field of education. As the chair of the Center for African-American Studies and the William S. Tod Professor of Religion and African-American Studies at Princeton University, Glaude continues to educate and provide guidance to the future leaders of America. But it was a special moment this…

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, who penned the book From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation and is an assistant professor in African American studies at Princeton University, delivered the keynote speech during the commencement at Hampshire College in Massachusetts. During her 20-minute speech on May 20 to the 300 graduates she said, “The president of the United States, the…

This past weekend noted Princeton professor Dr. Imani Perry found herself in police custody for speeding and unpaid parking tickets. According to police, Perry was travelling 67 mph in a 45 mph zone. When she was pulled over, it was discovered that she had an outstanding warrant for unpaid traffic tickets from 2013 and that…

When your dad is the president of the country and your high school graduation is coming up, it almost seems like a no-brainer to have him serve as commencement speaker at the graduation ceremony. Unfortunately for Malia Obama and her classmates, President Obama says he won’t do it. While visiting the Jolly Pumpkin Brewery in…

Princeton University’s Dr. Eddie Glaude recently discussed Donald Sterling and the pervasive racist attitudes in America. Listen to the exclusive interview below: //rollingout.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/EddieGlaude3.wav

Leslie Jones continues to catch flack for her “slavery” joke that she performed on “Saturday Night Live.” Princeton’s Dr. Eddie Glaude offers an interesting perspective on why the joke touched a nerve. Listen to Dr. Glaude’s interview with rolling out below: //rollingout.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/EddieGlaudeSNL.wav

Princeton’s Dr. Eddie Glaude recently spoke with rolling out about the article, “Why I’ll Never Apologize for my White Male Privilege.” The article was written by a Princeton freshman. Listen to the audio below: //rollingout.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Eddie-Glaude-Priveledge.wav

President Barack Obama met with a lot of people at the White House this past week. Before Obama was seen chatting it up with House Speaker John Boehner at the St. Patrick’s Day luncheon, the president gave students from the 52nd annual U.S. Senate Youth Program a moment to remember in the East Room. The…

With great malice, Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly and co-anchors of the FOX News show “The O’Reilly Factor” insulted black intelligence and noted Princeton University professor Dr. Eddie Glaude. Fox news called Dr. Glaude a “pinhead” and took video quotes out of context to demean not only the professor but also black America as a…

Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. understands how race continues to play a major role in society. As the chair of the Center for African-American Studies at Princeton University, Dr. Glaude examines the impact of race, religion and politics. Dr. Gaude recently spoke with rolling out to share his thoughts on George Zimmerman’s not guilty verdict and…

Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. of Princeton University recently spoke with rolling out about George Zimmerman’s not guilty verdict. Dr. Glaude discussed George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin, Juror B37 and the reality of race in America. Listen to the exclusive interview below.

Check out Mindless Behavior as they release the official music video to “Used To Be,” which is featured on their latest album release, All Around the World. Enjoy!

Mindless Behavior stopped in Atlanta yesterday to promote their new movie All Around The World and also to do a mini concert to promote their new album. Many young fans filled the W Hotel in midtown Atlanta to see the boy group. Before the concert began, the City of Atlanta recognized the group for all…

Mindless Behavior’s Roc Royal, Prodigy, Princeton & Ray Ray talk new album, movie and tour Story: Amir Shaw Images: DeWayne Rogers The second time around can be scary for many artists in music. There is a fine line to walk between achieving status as a sophomore sensation or falling victim to the sophomore jinx.…

Mindless Behavior’s Princeton was full of energy during his shoot with Rolling Out Magazine. Check out some of his exclusive photos here.

With their debut album, Mindless Behavior searched for their #1 Girl. They’re now taking fans to new heights with their sophomore effort, All Around the World. But before they embark on their journey, we wanted to find out their ideas of the perfect first date. Click continue to view Mindless Behavior’s favorite places for a…

Frenzied pre-teen fans waited with baited breath for Princeton, Ray-Ray, Prodigy and Roc Royal to appear at the screening for their documentary film

While many African Americans take issue with one of the most brilliant and self-assured minds of our time, Princeton University scholar and professor Cornel West, especially for his incessant criticism of President Barack Obama policies, what many fail to see is that often he is correct. He was correct on the plight of African Americans…

Imani Perry is a leading professor at Princeton University who holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and J.D. from Harvard Law. She has penned the books Prophets of the Hood: Politics and Poetics in Hip-Hop, and More Beautiful and More Terrible: The Embrace and Transcendence of Racial Inequality in the United States. As rolling out’s…

Naomi Schaefer Riley wants us all to believe that there is no value in black studies on college campuses. In an article titled, “The Most Persuasive Case for Eliminating Black Studies? Just Read Dissertations,” Riley argues that black studies are “a collection of left-wing victimization claptrap. The best that can be said of these topics…