Category: Cultural Studies
The Evolution of Sammy Davis
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It's 1983 and Sammy Davis and I sit down and reflect on his television interview with me in 1971. Sammy Davis says, "I’ve survived where other cats would have been down the tubes. A lot of people don’t like themselv...
A Nation Divided
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This edition examines the causes and effects of the Rodney King verdict, the ensuing riots and America's underlying racial tensions. This round-table discussion also focuses on race relations between Blacks, Whites an...
America’s New Immigration Policy
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Before the terrorist acts of September 11th, America’s immigration policy was primarily focused on keeping out illegal immigrants from Mexico. The arguments for and against immigration have given way to the question...
Race and Justice In The New Millennium
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Rev. Wyatt Tee Walker, pastor of Canaan Baptist Church of Christ in New York City, has a long list of accomplishments as a religious and civil rights leader. He has articulated his concerns for the social and moral fu...
Should Americans Boycott the Japanese?
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Facing a recession, high unemployment and a multi-billion dollar trade deficit with Japan, American consumers and corporations have rallied around the "Buy American" campaign. Dr. William Gibson, Chairman of the NAA...
The Art of Culture
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If every group has a culture, then every group has a body of art that represents its inner most meaning. While on an individual level art has a specific meaning, on a national level it represents the fears and aspirat...
Young Black Men: A Problem That Is Ignored
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The already dire situation of young Black men in the US has worsened. A study found that employment and education statistics have gotten even worse, despite improvements in the economy. A huge pool of poorly educated ...
Black Hollywood The Way It Was: The Middle Years – Pt. 3
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The Middle Years examines the history of independently produced Black movies and the establishment of a Black film era. "The Middle Years," picks up during the Depression years as independent filmmakers struggle for ...
Culture As A Weapon or Tool For Tolerance
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At one time, America's prevailing "minority" group was Blacks, but today the fastest growing ethnic group in the country is Latinos/Hispanics. However, the newest ethnic powerhouse in business and education is the As...
