DeSean Jackson Should Not Leave the Hood Behind

DeSean Jackson Should Not Leave the Hood Behind

Association vs. Affiliation           In the fall of 1997, I entered Southern University in Baton Rouge, La.           Although I was away from home for… Magazine Topics: Celebrity Athletes and Social Issues LeBron Says Racism in Sports Reason for Backlash BYU Sports Should Be Commended for Basketball

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If Richard Sherman’s a Thug, I Want to be a Thug Too

If Richard Sherman’s a Thug, I Want to be a Thug Too

Thug Life?             Webster’s Dictionary defines a thug as a rough criminal.             Many members of the mainstream media define Richard Sherman, All-Pro cornerback of… Magazine Topics: Celebrity Athletes and Social Issues LeBron Says Racism in Sports Reason for Backlash BYU Sports Should Be Commended for Basketball

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Charlie Strong Should Take Jackie Robinson-Like Approach at UT

Charlie Strong Should Take Jackie Robinson-Like Approach at UT

‘Stronghorn’ Nation             Breaking a color barrier is never easy.  Whether it was Jackie Robinson with Major League Baseball or President Barack Obama, progress is… Magazine Topics: Should Blacks Vote for Obama Simply Because He’s Black? Andre Johnson Fight Blown Out of Proportion BCS Playoffs with Four

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Hit Black Movies Would Not Shock Diverse Hollywood

Hit Black Movies Would Not Shock Diverse Hollywood

Hit Black Movies Show Need for Diversity in Hollywood             “The Best Man Holiday” did more than shock Hollywood pundits by earning over $30 million… Magazine Topics: All Should Learn from Chris Brown and Rihanna White Movies Shot Up, Security Increased at Black Movie; SMH Black Hollywood

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Jameis Winston Ordeal Cautionary Tale for Talented, Famous

Jameis Winston Ordeal Cautionary Tale for Talented, Famous

Cautionary Tale             The current quandary that Florida State star quarterback Jameis Winston finds himself in should provide a cautionary tale for every talented Black… Magazine Topics: Celebrity Athletes and Social Issues LeBron Says Racism in Sports Reason for Backlash BYU Sports Should Be Commended for Basketball

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Jonathan Martin Should Man Up, Confront Bullying Teammates

Jonathan Martin Should Man Up, Confront Bullying Teammates

Man Up             The bullying epidemic has taken center stage recently.  Taunts and threats have led to suicides and the Internet has only made things… Magazine Topics: Celebrity Athletics Tiger Finds Forgiveness at the Masters Golf Tournament Andre Johnson Fight Blown Out of Proportion Releasing Wonderlic Test

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Strong Father Figures Can Help Decrease School Violence

Strong Father Figures Can Help Decrease School Violence

  School Violence Shows Need for Strong Father Figures             School violence has reached a breaking point.  Some parents even fear sending their children to… Magazine Topics: Celebrity Culture Crabs in a Bucket (Relentless) Black Criticism of Other Blacks Should Cease Harry Belafonte, Jay-Z Beef Can be

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