Episode 6 Debuts Monday March 10, 2014 Click here to see the previous episodes. From Janks Morton: "This week's episode is to show how the symbiotic relationship between academics, media and the non-profit industrial complex skews and reports data that largely goes unchecked and distorts the narrative about the state of Black America. Seldom if ever are citations, … [Read more...]
Truths You Won’t Believe | S1 Ep4 | Black Women Top This List
As we near the end of Black History month we take time to celebrate our sistas again who are currently making history with their pursuit of education. Check out our latest episode of Truths You Won't Believe, where Janks Morton breaks down the numbers and shares how black women are #1 in race and gender when it comes to this statistic. Episode 5 Debuts Monday March 3, … [Read more...]
Truths You Won’t Believe | S1 Ep3 | The Real Black Male Dropout Rate
What is the dropout rate for black males in the United States? If you say 50% or higher you're not even close! Here's the truth. Come get you some! Episode 4 Debuts Monday Feb. 24, 2014 Click here to see the previous episodes. Sources: Census Bureau Current Population Survey (CPS) October 1967 through 2012 Link: … [Read more...]
Truths You Won’t Believe | S1 Ep2 | Black Women Defying Stereotypes
From series host Janks Morton: We need to take a moment and celebrate this historic achievement. CNN won't cover this, FOX News definitely has no interest. If we do not begin to share our own stories, uplift and elevate our own accomplishments, then we are destined to continually see reruns of "Good Times", Ignorant and Vile Rappers, denigrating reality shows and numerous … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Truths You Won’t Believe | S1 Ep1 | Are There More Black Men in Jail or College?
Episode 2 Debuts Monday Feb. 10, 2014 Click here to see new episodes. When it comes to the black community, there are lies that are spoken so many times they almost become facts. They're reproduced by talking heads, celebrities and politicians so many times that the same conversations eventually end up in barbers shops and at the kitchen table. Well, here at BMWK we've … [Read more...]