In an underdog city, the ultimate underdog, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) squared off against the underdog of 2010, Butler University, in the first semifinal game of the Houston Final Four. Never mind the fact that many felt VCU would not even win their First Four game, many did not even believe they belonged in the […]

Chris Brown is back in the news again and not just for his new album F.A.M.E. either. Brown blew up and vandalized a dressing room, breaking a window, after being interviewed by Robin Roberts of “Good Morning America.” Although, Roberts was wrong for continually bringing up his assault of former girlfriend Rihanna, Chris Brown must […]

We have been inundated with news coverage over the last week by the horrific tsunami that devastated Japan, sweeping away property and tens of thousands of lives in the process. Recent natural disasters like the Haitian earthquake, and specifically the Japanese tsunami, have rightfully persuaded countries and individuals to give to assist people who are […]

African Americans have them. So do, Hispanics, Asians and women. Therefore the thought of a White scholarship for White male college students should come as no surprise and should not create any controversy. However, we know that anything pertaining to race in a country that has long struggled with racial equality will be highly controversial, […]

After Sept. 11 we were terrified of Muslim extremists in the Middle East. Terrorists from the Middle East had just perpetrated the most devastating act of violence against Americans ever. President George W. Bush vowed to bring those who supported terrorists to justice and believed that Middle East democracy would bring about the end of […]

I applaud the Brigham Young University (BYU) sports program for its recent suspension of forward Brandon Davies for violating the school’s honor code. Davies admitted to having premarital sex with his girlfriend, which violates religious doctrine in the Mormon Church as well as the code of conduct that all students attending the school in Provo, […]

There are some controversies that are just unavoidable. As much as people attempt to stay politically correct there is really no such thing. As a result, speaking truth to power is sometimes the best and only policy. A Louisiana advertising company recently came under fire for posting a controversial billboard on Blacks and abortion in […]

In the year 2011, I’m almost ashamed to admit that I have not seen a 3D movie since I was a kid growing up in the 1980s. However, when the opportunity came to review James Cameron’s new Sanctum movie, I jumped at the opportunity to see the film. Additionally, unlike many movie buffs I am […]

It is amazing how watching a crisis unfold can remind us of how fortunate we are. Although burdened by our own problems, the crisis in Egypt should remind Americans how fortunate we are that we live in a country that respects our freedoms and our voices. As a journalism professor at Texas Southern University, I […]

I’m tired of it. Every time a public figure behaves in a non-perfect manner, adults are quick to criticize that person as being a poor role model to the younger generation. Sunday’s Andre Johnson fight, between the Texans star wide receiver and Pro Bowl Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan is the latest example of the stupidity […]