::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . Admittedly somewhat jet-lagged from her recent trip to London, First Lady Michelle Obama mustered up all the energy she had to address the 2016 graduates of Jackson State University today.  Mrs. Obama reminded the audience that " the shadows of the past have not completely disappeared" while inspiring hope for the future of race relations in America. O bama referred to the Mississippi school's history of unity during the Civil Rights era by citing a beautiful story about sportmanship between the football teams at Jackson State and Grambling State University.  Below is an excerpt from the powerful speech. "Back in 1962, during an Ole Miss football game, this stadium became the site of what was essentially a pro-Jim Crow rally, with fans waving Confederate flags and singing a song called “Never No Never” to protest the admission of an African American student to their university.  By halftime, they’d convinced the governor to even speak.  He sai...

buzzz worthy. . .   FROM FERGUSON TO NEW YORK CITY,  DR. PHIL LOOKS  AT THE CURRENT  RACIA L TENSION IN AMERICA AND TAKES THE CONVERSATION BEYOND THE HEADLINES AIRING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Provocative dialogue includes interviews with the families of Eric Garner, Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin; Roland Martin, Reverend Al Sharpton and New Orleans Saints Player Benjamin Watson are among panelists providing additional insight.  Tune In, Friday Dec. 12 -  (check local listings) Watch a teaser of Dr. Phil   Photo of Roland Martin, Dr. Phil and Benjamin Watson   Los Angeles, CA -  FROM FERGUSON TO NEW YORK CITY, DR. PHIL LOOKS AT THE CURRENT RACIAL TENSION IN AMERICA AND TAKES THE CONVERSATION BEYOND THE HEADLINES  AIRING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12   Provocative Dialogue Includes Interviews with the Families of Eric Garner, Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin; Reverend Al Sharpton and New Orleans Saints Player...