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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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Police Misconduct in Trayvon Martin Case “Not Unusual”
Recently I sat down with the ACLU Pennsylvania Legal Director, Vic Walczak, who has a long history litigating cases involving police misconduct with racial overtones. From the death of Johnny Gammage, to the recent beating of honor student Jordan Miles, Walczak has been at the forefront of fighting for justice in the court system. I asked Attorney Walczak about the legal ramifications around the Trayvon Martin case, the factor race played, and media’s demonization of black men.
The GAME CHANGERS PROJECT is a national media fellowship program for emerging black filmmakers in partnership with community-based organizations dedicated to improving outcomes for males of color. On Tuesday, April 17 at 7:30pm WQED premieres a special 30 minute documentary about One Hood Media and our work teaching young black men to analyze and create their own media called “Game Changers“:
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