Harris-Perry Holds Prime Numbers at MSNBC

February 11, 2012

The same people who like MSNBC's biggest star, Rachel Maddow, apparently like Tulane professor Melissa Harris-Perry. That bodes well for the analyst, who is slated to host her own weekend show, says writer Eric Deggans at the Sierra Vista Herald.

Regina King's TV Cop Role Defies Typecasting

The actress plays a black detective on Southland who isn't a best friend, girlfriend or stern boss, probably because the role wasn't written for a black woman, Eric Deggans writes at the Tampa Bay Times.

ESPN's Delay in Cutting Ties With Hank Williams Jr.

ESPN should have reacted sooner to Hank Williams Jr.'s antics before they became a full-blown controversy, blogs Eric Deggans at the National Sports Journalism Center.

Daytime TV Thrown Out of Whack Without Oprah

A host of competing shows are trying to snag some of Oprah's fan base, St. Petersburg Times columnist Eric Deggans writes.

End of the Line for Black Tampa Radio Station?

St. Petersburg Times columnist Eric Deggans looks at the likely fate of WTMP-AM, which has a 57-year history in Tampa's black community.

Will Sharpton Shift From Activist to TV Anchor?

St. Petersburg Times media critic Eric Deggans questions whether Al Sharpton the activist will change his approach in the anchor seat.

Sharpton's TV Gig Does Not Bring Diversity

St. Petersburg Times media critic Eric Deggans argues that the best way to ensure diversity in news coverage is to hire a diverse staff of journalists, not activists. 

Caylee Anthony Song Sparks Radio Tirade

St. Petersburg Times media critic Eric Deggans reports that a tribute to Caylee Anthony recorded by a Tampa, Fla., radio jock and soon to be released by Brian McKnight is blasted as exploitation.