“Hoodwinked” is a film that should be a must-see for every person of color in America. It has earned every ounce of buzz that it’s received in mainstream media. The film asks questions about long-held beliefs about black male graduation and incarceration rates and shows you why everything you’ve been led to believe is wrong. Filmmaker Janks Morton brings together the top black male scholars in the country to…
Esteemed psychiatrist, Dr. Frances Cress Welsing, drops heavy knowledge on the controversial television series, Scandal, and the recent bombardment of “slave movies” in the media. She also addresses the harmful “silence on racism” and much more. [leadplayer_vid id=”5333866B829E4″]
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III Whenever African-Americans see whites in blackface, there’s an outrage. Immediately, you’ll hear the words, ‘racist, racism, and prejudice, just to name a few. Without a doubt, the concept of seeing whites in blackface stirs up mixed emotions. These emotions can range from disbelief in silence to a violent outrage. Race and racism are so prevalent in the entertainment industry that it can be difficult to…
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III Actor and rapper, Will Smith is in the news. Don’t worry, it’s nothing negative. It’s not about a new CD. It’s not about a new movie. And it’s not about his relationship with his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith. So why is Will Smith in the news? Well, he and his family looked at a place at 640 Broadway. The former Prince of BelAir is back in…
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III Are we at a point in time whereby traditions should be abolished? Here’s something to think about – whenever traditions seem to be ‘pro-black’, do we risk offending other races and/or nationalities? An example of this would be Mardi Gras. Let me pose another question to you. With so many people marching down the streets dressed in blackface and throwing coconuts, is that good? Is…
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III It’s about that time for Dancing with the Stars. While the special guests will not be formally announced until March 4th, there’s a rumor that NeNe Leakes from the Real Housewives of Atlanta and Candace Cameron Bure of Full House will be on stage. That’s right; we’re going to see if these two ladies along with the other contestants will be able to survive the grueling workouts and judges. Talent…
By Sinclair Grey III Whenever a child is reported missing, the only thing you can hope for is that the child is found and returned to his/her family safely. No one in their right frame of mind would ever wish the worse for a child. Unfortunately, Avonte Oquendo of New York wasn’t so fortunate. On October 14th, Avonte, 14-years-old and autistic went missing. As you can imagine, a massive search…
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III When Oprah Winfrey stepped out and created OWN, there were many naysayers. Let’s face it – to create your own network is difficult, no matter who you are. With all of her accomplishments and money at her disposal, the question many people probably asked Oprah is why do this? However, anyone who knows Oprah and follows her will conclude that she is a pioneer and…
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III Black History Month is the time of year when America remembers and celebrates the accomplishments of African-Americans past and present. Well, Wal-Mart is doing something worthwhile in an effort to promote African-American achievement. The super-giant retailer will be providing $1.75 million in grants to the nation’s three largest civil rights organizations – The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), National Urban League,…
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III Here’s a special shout out to Ray Parker Jr for being the 2,518th entertainer to have the honor of having the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star. It’s long been overdue for Parker to receive this honor. Many people know Parker from his popular hit Ghostbusters, but Parker will be honored in the category of recording. Even though there are so many entertainers to have been…
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III Twenty-four years is a long time being the chief executive officer of any business and/or organization. That’s how long Geoffrey Canada has been on the job as chief executive officer of Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ). The educator and activist has been known for his work in educational reform in the Harlem section of New York City. The Grio reports, Canada, 62 gained major recognition for…
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III Russell Simmons has teamed up with Jennifer Hudson in an effort to save dolphins from being slaughtered in the fishing town of Taiji in Japan. Simmons and Hudson along with other activists are asking President Obama not to sign an international trade agreement until Japan stops their dolphin killing. Other celebrities have joined the cause such as Sean Penn, Cher, Ellen DeGeneres, and William Shatner,…
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III The Super Bowl is supposed to be about football, television commercials, the halftime show, and parties. Well, there’s more to the Super Bowl than what was listed. For years, pre-Super Bowl prostitution has become big business. Every year, pimps and prostitutes make big money during Super Bowl week from tourists visiting the local city to be a part of the Super Bowl festivities. This year,…
By Dr. Sinclair Grey III If you want someone to invest in you and your business, you need to have a plan. Without a valid plan, you have nothing to work from. In addition to having a plan, you must be able to articulate it in a clear and concise manner. In the business world, it’s called giving your elevator pitch so that potential investors are intrigued and willing to…
By Britt L Now 72 years of age, Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. has been knee-deep in African-American civil rights and politics since our grandparents were alive. Once a presidential nomination candidate and shadow U.S. Senator for the District of Columbia, the Rainbow PUSH coalition founder has traveled all over the nation spreading awareness of black social and economical power to multiple ethic groups. The democratic liberal has been successful in…