The Latest from Hip Hop Wired – 10/7/10

Nas Tells Def Jam He's "Not A Slave", Wants Answers About Album Delay

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» By Tffhthewriter   Oct 7 2010, 11:05 Am

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Julissa Bermudez Does "Dime Piece" Shoot For Source Magazine (Behind The Scenes) [Video]

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» By Charlieblanko   Oct 7 2010, 10:25 Am

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Black Judge Rejects Plea Deal For "White Boy." Says Black's Would Be Much Worse

NEWS, POLITICS

» By Jason Weintraub   Oct 7 2010, 10:22 Am

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Michelle Obama Tops Forbes "Most Powerful Women" List

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» By Danielle Canada   Oct 7 2010, 10:07 Am

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Chelsea Handler Denies Dating 50 Cent

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» By Danielle Canada   Oct 7 2010, 9:32 Am

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Toni Braxton Files For Bankruptcy, May Be $50 Million In Debt

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» By Danielle Canada   Oct 7 2010, 9:10 Am

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Are Black Bosses and Their Employees at Odds?

NEWS

» By Danielle Canada   Oct 7 2010, 9:00 Am

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Black 6-Year-Old Comes Home From School Wearing KKK Mask [Video]

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» By Danielle Canada   Oct 7 2010, 8:00 Am

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What is the Future of Hip Hop? Dr. Boyce Video

by Dr Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action 

What is the future of hip hop? I have our panel together to discuss the issue once again. They are the leading figures in hip hop, and I think you'll enjoy the conversation. To see part 1 one of the conversation, click here. To see part 2, click here.

 

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Why Some Black Men Date White Women

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University 

First, I’ll start this article by saying, “just kidding.” I have immense loyalty to black women, and that’s all I’ve ever dated in my adult life.  But after reading the article “8 Reasons to date a white man,” I just had to respond for the brothers.   We know white men are just as imperfect as the rest of us.  But the idea that the author decided to put white males on a pedestal above black men without considering the challenges of being black in America had me fuming.  So, here are some reasons that those brothers who date white women might have decided to do so:

 

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Bishop Eddie Long Update: Pastor Plans to Protest Bishop Eddie Long in Atlanta

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action 

A pastor at a church in South Carolina says that he is going to have a rally at the state capitol in Atlanta to demand that Bishop Long resign as pastor of the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.
The pastor on the attack is Bishop Prophet H. Walker of the True Light Penecostal Church, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The pastor has become vocal in light of theallegations against Eddie Long, and says he wants to set the record straight.
"He has no right to assume the office of pastor of any Christian church," Walker said. "A pastor should be above reproach."
Walker has stated that he does not support homosexuality. He says that the rally will "support the integrity and character of the Christian faith."
When I heard about the protest being held by Bishop Walker, I wasn't sure what to think. I suspect that any intelligent person knows that there are going to be some members of the church who don't quite live up to the standards of the bible. Wait, I guess that would be almost everyone, since none of us are perfect. We also know of at least one preacher who might be accused of using the pulpit as an avenue for sexual opportunities (note the story I wrote about Pastor Steven Arnold earlier today).

 

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Dr. Boyce Video: Dream Hampton, Marc Lamont Hill Discuss Black August

I got a chance to speak with Marc Lamont Hill, a brilliant young professor at Columbia University, along with Dream Hampton. Marc is the host of "Our World with Black Enterprise," replacing the great Ed Gordon. Dream is a hip hop journalist, who was the first female editor of "The Source" Magazine. She has also helped to create award-winning films such as "I am Ali," and "Behind the Music: The Notorious B.I.G." I spoke with both of them in the studio about their work, and I think you'll enjoy the interview and become inspired by it.

 

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Prominent Arkansas Pastor Resigns After Sex Scandal

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action 

Bishop Steven Arnold, a prominent pastor in Little Rock, Arkansas resigned this week after admitting to an affair with a female in his congregation. He was the pastor at First Baptist Church, where he's had the post for 21 years.
Bishop Arnold's revelation to his congregation led to the church's Board of Elders accepting his letter of resignation swiftly and issuing a statement:

"It is with a heavy heard that we accept the resignation of our pastor. Under his leadership, we have experienced tremendous growth, both spiritually and numerically. We love and deeply appreciate all that he has done for us through God's enablement these past 21 years. In our efforts to curtail speculation and gossip, the Board of Elders made the decision to be more specific about what led to Bishop Arnold's resignation. But out of respect and sensitivity to the families and all that are involved, we will not release any more information other than this. We prayerfully hope that the public will show the same respect and be considerate of the feelings of family members and our church during this difficult time."

 

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My Latest Tweets – Dr. Boyce Watkins

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1. What is the future of hip hop? I talked to the founder of allhiphop.com about it here: http://tinyurl.com/274hr8gabout 12 hours ago via web
2. Here's the clip of us on CNBC - this is a debate I had with someone from Bush Administration, Press Secretary: http://tinyurl.com/33gz4hkabout 16 hours ago via web
3. I'll be on CNBC at 11:30 am today if you'd like to see it.about 23 hours ago via web
4. Al Sharpton and I discuss the firing of Rick Sanchez from CNN:http://tinyurl.com/247mdzf8:58 PM Oct 4th via web
5. Is TI being treated differently from Lindsay and Paris?http://tinyurl.com/2urjgpq11:28 AM Oct 4th via web
6. It's good to see that Obama is changing around the Oval Office:http://tinyurl.com/32a7hrf7:48 AM Oct 4th via web
7. Why did CNN fire Rick Sanchez for speaking out against racism? It happens to us all the time: http://tinyurl.com/2aoaats3:40 PM Oct 3rd via web
8. Read the lawsuit against Bishop Eddie Long:http://tinyurl.com/2uo4k4d9:55 PM Sep 30th via web
9. Acid in face hoax woman pleads guilty: http://tinyurl.com/2csb5jk8:52 PM Sep 29th via web
10. Eddie Long accuser says sex happened on church grounds:http://tinyurl.com/2epcmg66:20 PM Sep 29th via web
11. Meet Dr. Boyce Watkins on MSN's "The Invested Life":http://tinyurl.com/2v3ab8x9:28 AM Sep 29th via web
12. Eddie Long accuser calls him a monster and a predator - amazing video: http://tinyurl.com/368ncev11:51 PM Sep 28th via web
13. Anderson Cooper embarrassed the heck out of the CBC and Eddie Bernice Johnson: http://tinyurl.com/32fv78v3:29 PM Sep 28th via web
14. Black leaders are quiet about Bishop Eddie Long:http://tinyurl.com/3a2kphk12:25 PM Sep 28th via web
15. Rev. Sharpton and I are discussing Eddie Long. He has an interesting perspective. Sharptontalk.net10:55 AM Sep 27th via web
16. Bishop Eddie Long addresses his congregation:http://tinyurl.com/36c9mb26:41 AM Sep 26th via web
17. Former NBA star might be going to prison: http://tinyurl.com/2avtx4l3:17 PM Sep 25th via web
18. Poll: less than half of African Americans think Bishop Eddie Long is gay - http://tinyurl.com/2fpa7u88:51 AM Sep 25th via web
19. Bishop Eddie Long to step down as pastor on Sunday:http://tinyurl.com/23q9qbk12:52 PM Sep 24th via web
20. I am standing against accused racist Joe Price who wants to be Sheriff here in Syracuse - suspicious deaths of black people under his watch6:20 AM Sep 24th via web

Dr. Boyce Video: What’s Wrong with Hip Hop Part 2

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University – Scholarship in Action 

If you're anything like the rest of us, you are probably sick and tired of much of the hip hop you hear on the radio. This is not to say that there aren't artists who produce quality music, but there are quite a few who show nothing less than complete disrespect for themselves, black women and the entire African American community. I'm a fan of hip hop, but not a fan of stupidity, especially when these images are teaching young brothers how to be black men.

 

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Dr. Boyce on CNBC: Why Are Corporations Not Hiring?

 

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Dr. Boyce and Al Sharpton Discuss the Firing of Elliot Spitzer

 

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Boyce Watkins and Rev. Al Sharpton Discuss CNN's Firing of Rick Sanchez

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Dr. Boyce: TI Might Go to Prison, But Would Lindsay or Paris?

by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Syracuse University 

It's being reported that the rapper T.I. (aka Clifford Harris) has a probation revocation hearing coming up on October 15. The rapper was arrested for drug possession with his wife, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle. The incident occurred on September 2 of this year, and they were allegedly in possession of Codeine, Ecstasy and Marijuana, which was uncovered in what police say was a routine traffic stop.
I spoke with someone who is familiar with the case against T.I. I asked him if T.I. was going back to prison. He said that while he isn't sure what the rapper's fate will be, there is an inherent contradiction in his case. While we can almost expect that T.I. will be punished for his latest violation of the law, the same can't be said for other celebs, like Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton. Both of these young women have been arrested time and time again for one offense after another. In each case, they are typically given a slap on the wrist.

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