Tyler Perry's latest film, ?Why Did I Get Married Too??, hits theatres nationwide today. We discuss why Perry is such a box office phenomenon, even as he's the object of intellectual scrutiny.
The dance form of step, rooted in African American history, has largely been associated with black colleges and fraternities. When a white team recently won the national step competition, a dialogue ignited about race. Do African Americans 'own' step?
In light of singer Chris Brown's guilty plea on felony assault charges, The Takeaway is exploring youth, abuse, race and culture. Joining us are Elizabeth Mendez Berry, freelance journalist, and Latoya Peterson, editor of the blog Racialicious.