Never mind Howard University. The administration of the Washington, D.C., institution is apparently in a bit of a huff because Bill Cosby used its podium to criticize the failings of black America — especially its underclass. Howard’s leaders, who won’t release a transcript of Cosby’s speech, are still not prepared to have a public discussion […]
Bill Cosby, Back by Popular Demand (courtesy WaPO) • In fiery remarks last week in Washington, Bill Cosby took the black community to task for parental failures that he says have led to high dropout rates, crime and other social ills. After we published brief excerpts of his cultural critique — delivered at a gala […]
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