Archive for ‘May 12th, 2008’

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May12

I’m officially frightened

by Duane on May 12th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Posted In: Just "Why?"
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May12

Misguided anger

by Duane on May 12th, 2008 at 11:54 am
Posted In: Commentary, Just "Why?"

“Most notably, while giving much attention to critics of hip-hop videos, Wiltz never mentioned that videos now constitute only about 20 percent of the network’s programming, down from nearly 70 percent just three years ago. Nor does she mention that BET has won seven awards for its news programs in the past year; that BET [...]

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May12

Might be a little slow for a minute

by Duane on May 12th, 2008 at 11:25 am
Posted In: admin

For the past few weeks on this end, things have been getting quite busy. With no sign of it letting up anytime soon, I am going to slow things down here for a while. In the meantime, I am scheduled to appear on NPR’s “News and Notes” this Wednesday, so stay tuned!

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May12

Something New

by Duane on May 12th, 2008 at 11:03 am
Posted In: Education

A different kind of ‘Morehouse Man’
2008 valedictorian is white
By ERRIN HAINES Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) _ From his first day at Morehouse College — the country’s only institution of higher learning dedicated to the education of black men — Joshua Packwood has been a standout.
His popularity got him elected dorm president as a freshman. His looks [...]

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May12

Is it time for a “Men Studies” curriculum?

by Duane on May 12th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Posted In: Economy, The Brothas

The Slump: It’s a Guy Thing
by Peter Coy
Businessweek.com
Men, concentrated in the weakest sectors, are losing jobs in this downturn, while women make gains
They eat from the same dishes and sleep in the same beds, but they seem to be operating in two different economies. From last November through this April, American women aged 20 and [...]

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