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One of the men for whom I have a great deal of respect is Dr. Khalil Muhammad, the new director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Professor Muhammad is currently a scholar of African American history at Indiana University.
Professor Muhammad's selection for the position was not without controversy. Some thought he was too young and unknown to be granted such a serious and prestigious post. I don't agree with the criticism, but only time will prove us all correct. From my meetings with Professor Muhammad, I found him to be sharp, insightful and down-to-earth. He is a scholar who fully understands, respects and appreciates the gravity of his appointment and the importance of The Schomburg.
The interview with Dr. Muhammad is below:
Dr. Boyce Watkins is the founder of the Your Black World Coalition and a Scholarship in Action Resident of the Institute for Black Public Policy. To have Dr. Boyce commentary delivered to your email, please click here. 
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By: Gichaya on 2/19/2011 8:01PM
Congratulations my young brotha! It's great to see a positive black man reaching for the sky
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By: Gichaya on 2/09/2011 10:45AM
Where are all the so called positive black people that frequent BV? Here, we have a positive brotha doing the right thing, and there's no one here to congratulate him on his achievements. See, that is what's wrong with us as a people. If this was something negative everyone would be here voicing their opinions.
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By: ladymacesq on 2/05/2011 11:46PM
Wow! This young brother is so impressive. In 19 minutes he ran it down in language that we all can understand. I see great things for this young man. Why don't we see scholars like him on tv? Thanks Dr. Watkins for bringing this high quality of programming to us.
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By: Khabir Shareef on 2/07/2011 10:27AM
The Lagacy continues ... in competent hands.
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