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Why take the pledge?
Far too many Black youth continue to be demonized, criminalized and murdered.
Enough is enough!
In response to this intensifying crisis, the Black Youth Project (BYP) has launched “The Pledge.”
With “The Pledge,” we are asking individuals and organizations to close ranks around black youth and make a commitment to take action and fight with black youth as they confront a relentless crisis. We at the BYP believe that each person can make a difference by doing something!
By taking The Pledge we not only articulate our concern about black youth, but symbolically unite our voices with others who will work to confront this crisis.
If we each take action, whether it is starting a group, signing a petition, or mentoring a young person in your neighborhood, then we all become a part of the solution.
Stand With Black Youth!
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May 31, 2010 – June 6, 2010
The Kansas City School District works to erase a tragic history
Rick Montgomery, The Kansas City Star, June 6, 2010
Teens face drought in summer jobs
Kathy McCabe, The Boston Globe, June 6, 2010
Outreach program spreads its wings
Monique Muise, The Gazette, June 5, 2010
Boys & Girls Club support literally opens new doors for youth
Opinion Page, The St. Augustine, June 5, 2010
Prisons and the Myth of Colorblindness
Tolu Olorunda, Counter Punch, June 4, 2010
Teens: No to soda but also to exercise
Cheryl Wetzstein, Washington Times, June 3, 2010
New Effort Under Way To Prevent Youth Violence
Staff Writer, WISN Milwaukee, June 3, 2010
Experts Explore Black-White Divide in Youth Employment
Joyce Jones, Diverse Education, June 2, 2010
Black Achievers receive more than $6,000 in scholarships
Staff Writer, Shelby Star, June 2, 2010
Al Sharpton urges black university students to set tangible goals
Deborah Gates, Delmarva Now, June 2, 2010
Unlikely path for south suburban charter school Uncharted waters for south suburban school
Patrick Ferrell, Chicago Tribune, June 2, 2010
Teenagers sought for youth strategy
Carly Udy, Bay of Plenty Times, June 2, 2010
Youth criminal justice bill gets rough ride in committee
Bryn Weese, Toronto Sun, June 1, 2010
Chicago’s Freedom School empowers youth to social activism
Gabrielle M. Blue, Medill Reports, June 1, 2010
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