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Dr. Boyce
is a regular commentator on CNN - He appeared on CNN 17 times in the
first 8 months of 2007. He played a critical role in fighting for
the Jena 6 (one of the first to bring this case to light), analyzing
the Michael Vick situation and challenging Bill O'Reilly for his
racist remarks
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Educationally, Dr. Watkins earned BA and BS degrees with
a triple major in Finance, Economics and Business Management. In college, he
was selected by the Wall Street Journal as the Outstanding Graduating Senior
in Finance. He then earned a Masters Degree in Mathematical Statistics from
The University of Kentucky and a PhD in Finance from The Ohio State
University and was the only African-American in the world to earn a PHD in
Finance during the year 2002. He is currently a Finance Professor at
Syracuse University.
"What you say is brilliant. It is pleasant to see an african-american of
such esteemed stature as part of the faculty at Syracuse. Unfortunately, as
you have already discussed, it is well overdue and furthermore you should
not be the only faculty member who has the joy of such distinction."
- Andrew, Syracuse University student
Cornel West
"Boyce
Watkins is one of the greatest minds of our time" - Marc
Lamont Hill, Temple University Professor and CNN, FOX commentator
Dr. Watkins was the only
African-American in the
United States to earn a PhD in Finance
during the year 2002. He
played a crucial role in bringing down CBS Radio Host Don Imus in early 2007
after the host used the infamous term "nappy headed hoes" to describe black
women. In a radio show appearance with Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al
Sharpton, Watkins used his financial expertise to argue that confronting
Imus' corporate sponsors would be the most effective way to get him off the
air. That is the strategy used by Jackson and Sharpton and it worked.
Dr.
Watkins was featured with Michael Eric Dyson and other black
celebrities on "The 25 Events which Misshaped Black America.
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"Dr. Watkins, you're the man!"
Rev. Jesse Jackson
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Dr. Watkins was interviewed by ABC World News Tonight to discuss the bias
in foul calling by NBA referees. He also appeared on the Rev. Jesse
Jackson's Show with NBA Commissioner David Stern to discuss the study.
"I was getting calls from faculty, staff, and students stating how he
was such an inspiration!!!
"-
Channel Barbour, Associate Director of Campus Life, Indiana University
Dr.
Watkins' scholarly objectives:
To persuade millions of black youth to go to college
and to provide them with the tools for success. To teach all
college students the importance of good values and behavior (i.e.
avoiding excessive alcohol consumption and poor study habits).
To
promote and enhance economic empowerment, freedom and prosperity for
the black community.
To
Teach all Americans to manage their money and invest in sound saving
habits.
To help America engage in sorely needed racial
dialogue in order to promote honesty and healing.
 
"Boyce Watkins might be the
smartest man in America" - Black Athlete Sports Network
Dr. Boyce
has jousted with Hannity & Colmes, Bill O'Reilly, Neil Cavuto and
other conservatives on FOX News on multiple occasions. He is a
regular contributor on Fox. He was the subject of several
episodes of The O'Reilly Factor. "I take pride in the fact that Bill
O'Reilly hates me so much," says Dr. Watkins. "He is one of
the most unpatriotic Americans alive today."
Dr.
Boyce has been a regular special guest on ESPN to discuss black male
athletes in the NFL, NBA and MLB. His research on the economic
value of the black male athlete has been cited in The LA Times, CBS
Sports, ESPN Radio, CNN, and hundreds of other media outlets.
 
Dr. Boyce with Rev. Al Sharpton and Stephon Marbury of the NY Knicks -
Dr. Boyce and Rev. Sharpton appeared together on The Big
Idea with Donny Deutsch, The Wendy Williams Experience, and The Rev.
Jesse Jackson Show. Watkins appeared with Marbury on The Today
Show and Hot 97 in New York
 Dr.
Watkins appeared twice on "The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch" to discuss
out of control behavior by American College Students. Watkins is a
strong advocate against campus drinking and his book "Everything You
Ever Wanted to Know about College" is becoming a Must-Read for
American high school and college students
Dr. Boyce Watkins spoke on The Tom Joyner Morning Show to discuss the
Barry Bonds Homerun record and whether or not there should be an asterisk
next to his record.
Dr. Boyce and Rap Star Method Man backstage at ESPN
Dr. Boyce was interviewed by Inside Edition on the poor savings
habits of most Americans
Dr. Watkins appeared on The Today Show, along with Stephon Marbury
of the New York Knicks and former NFL star Deion Sanders, to discuss
the dog fighting charges against Vick. Watkins said "Vick did
something stupid, but we have to remember that he is a young man.
He should be given a chance to move on with his life."
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