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Aretha Franklin: Entertainment Genius, Feminist and Social Activist

by Elwood Watson | August 21, 2018 While not overtly political, Aretha Franklin was astute to the power of her platform and used h Read more

Increase in American Suicides Has Historical Roots

by Elwood Watson | June 15, 2018
Recent research indicates that the recent rise in suicides across the nation can be attributed [...] Read more

The Consequences of the Roseanne Fiasco

by Elwood Watson | May 30, 2018
Roseanne Barr engaged in the most racially primitive language possible. Comparing Black people [...] Read more

Calling the Police on People of Color

by Elwood Watson | May 14, 2018
Seemingly everywhere from department stores to college dorms, each week brings a new story of a [...] Read more

Black Lives Continually Demeaned, Devalued, Dehumanized

by Elwood Watson | April 24, 2018
Walking while Black. Sitting in a public space while Black. Asking for help while Black. Merely [...] Read more

Haters Can’t Dim This Star Student’s Shine

by Elwood Watson | April 11, 2018
Many were impressed when Texas teen Micheal Brown made headlines by gaining acceptance and full [...] Read more

Refusing To Call a Terrorist a Terrorist

by Elwood Watson | March 28, 2018
When serial bomber Mark Anthony Conditt blew himself up as police officers closed in on him, mo [...] Read more

A Teacher, a Double Identity, Hatred and Justice Advocacy

by Elwood Watson | March 12, 2018
A recent exclusive story on Huffington Post.com was a detailed exposé about Dayanna Volitich, [...] Read more

Black History Beyond One Month

by Elwood Watson | February 22, 2018
Another year, another February, and we are deep into another Black History Month. Various insti [...] Read more

Recent Trump Comments Smack of Racism

by Elwood Watson | January 16, 2018
Last week, a number of journalists, radio hosts, pundits and ordinary folk have worked themselv [...] Read more

Newspaper Profile Reinforces White Supremacy

by Elwood Watson | December 6, 2017
Much of social media –- as well as some private citizens and mainstream media --whipped thems [...] Read more

Double Agents in Journalism

by Elwood Watson | October 24, 2017
A number of purportedly “liberal/progressive” journalists were actively involved in assisti [...] Read more

Making Protests a Flag Issue Exposes True Colors

by Elwood Watson | September 28, 2017
The nation is witnessing battle lines being drawn in relation to racism, White supremacy and va [...] Read more

Facts Favor Jemele Hill Over Trump

by Elwood Watson | September 19, 2017
The primary question at the center of the controversy is: Was Hill wrong in her assessment of P [...] Read more

Bill Maher Controversy Needs to be Kept in Perspective

by Elwood Watson | June 11, 2017
While we need to continue to have debates on the n-word and other topics that affect our commun [...] Read more

Live Panel Discussion Ensuring Equitable Access and Inclusion During a Pandemic

October 22, 1 p.m. Eastern Time

The Fight for Tenure: An Uphill Battle for Minoritized Faculty

Recorded on July 1, 2020

Addressing Racism and Structural Inequity in America— What Role Does Higher Education have to play?

Recorded on June 19, 2020

Live Panel Discussion
Ensuring Equitable Access and Inclusion During a Pandemic

October 22, 1 p.m.
Eastern Time

Addressing Racism and Structural Inequity in America—
What Role Does Higher Education have to play?