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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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The Second to Last Day of Women’s Her-Story Month: Honoring Leymah Gbowee
On the last day of Women’s Her-story Month, I honor Leymah Gbowee for her work to empower women and girls globally. My favorite part of the TED talk is when she recounts how a little girl from President Sirleaf’s village looked at a sitting male pro rape representative and said, “We will vote you out of office.” I tell you, I love to see a strong, confident, and perspicacious woman and girl of color. So, today I honor Nobel Peace Prize winner, Leymah Gbowee, for her work in Liberia to empower women and girls to speak “truth” to power.
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