Should black men consider filing a class action lawsuit against Bonnie Sweeten, the woman who falsely accused a black man of kidnapping her and her daughter this month? While the idea might sound absurd, there is a DJ in the south who claims that black males should stand up against the fact that they're regularly accused of doing things they didn't do. Mark Gunn, host of WGZB radio (Louisville, KY), argues that black males should put together a national campaign to file a class action lawsuit against Sweeten, to make the point that black men are growing tired of being portrayed as thugs, criminals athletes and entertainers.

There is a broader discussion about the bankruptcy of GM and what that means for Americans. With the recent decline in the economy and dramatic rise in black unemployment, there is tremendous uncertainty over the future. At the same time, there are promising developments, such as a black woman leading a Fortune 500 company for the first time. Dr. Boyce and Mark go into how you and your family can prepare for the uncertainty of your economic future. Click here to listen to the conversation!

Dr. Boyce Watkins is a Finance Professor at Syracuse University and one of the leading black scholars in America. He is also the author of "What if George Bush were a Black Man?" For more information, please visit www.DrBoyceWatkins.com. To have Dr. Boyce commentary delivered directly to your email inbox, please click here.