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Check out this newly released footage of George Zimmerman reenacting the infamous altercation that took Trayvon Martin’s life. In it, Zimmerman says Martin was the aggressor and reached for his gun. What do you think?

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June 14, 2012 at 12:06pm

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Topics: Film, Media

Promising New Film “Dear White People” Needs Your Help!

The trailer for Justin Simien’s first feature film, a satire called Dear White People, looks promising, but the crew needs your help. Check out the trailer at BlackYouthProject.com, and find out how you can help get this film in theaters!

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Clip of the Day

June 11, 2012 at 1:00pm

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Topics: Black Youth in the News, Justice, police brutality, racism, Violence

VIDEO: 18 Year-Old Marcus Warryton Brutally Beaten By Philly Cops

Four Philadelphia police officers are at the center of controversy and outrage after a cell phone video surfaced showing them brutally beating 18 year-old Marcus Warryton. Check out the disturbing, infuriating footage after the jump.

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Clip of the Day

May 30, 2012 at 9:56am

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Topics: Black Boys, Black Youth in the News, education, Homelessness, Poverty

INSPIRING! ATL Teen Fred Dukes Graduates HS; Heading To College Despite Homelessness

Check out the inspiring story of Fred Dukes, an ATL student who graduated from High School despite being homeless and having no support from family. BYP commends Fred Dukes for his perseverance, and wishes his the best of luck at Coker College!

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May 22, 2012 at 11:00am

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Topics: Music, Neo-soul, r&b

D’Angelo Is Back! (For real, this time…)

D’Angelo is Back! After a seemingly eons long (but actually only about twelve years) hiatus from music, D’Angelo is back, looking great, and sounding fantastic. In conjunction with his appearance in a spread for GQ, D’Angelo reminded us of why we’ve missed him so much. Check out the magazine’s fascinating, in-depth interview with the R&B [...]

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Clip of the Day

May 18, 2012 at 9:55am

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Topics: American Values, Black Boys, Black Youth, Homicide, Media, R.I.P., racial profiling, racism, trayvon martin

Video of Trayvon Martin Buying Skittles and Iced Tea Surfaces

Video has emerged of Trayvon Martin buying skittles and iced tea at a local convenience store, mere moments before the altercation that would end his young life. Will there be justice for the Martin family?

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Clip of the Day

May 15, 2012 at 11:46am

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Topics: hip-hop, Homophobia, Jay-Z, LGBTQ, marriage, tolerance

Jay-Z Comes Out In Support of Gay Marriage

Hip Hop mogul Jay-Z has come out in support of President Obama’s stance on same-sex marriage.

Speaking with CNN, Jay-Z called supporting gay marriage “the right thing to do.” Will Jay-Z’s comment have an impact on LGBTQ acceptance in Hip Hop? Do you support same-sex marriage?

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Clip of the Day

May 9, 2012 at 2:41pm

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Topics: American Values. Homophobia, LGBTQ, President Obama

President Obama Announces SUPPORT for Same-Sex Marriage

President Obama has officially announced that he’s supports marriage equality. How do you think this will impact his reelection prospects? Do you support same-sex marriage?

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May 7, 2012 at 10:28am

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VIDEO: NYPD Brutally Beat 19 Year-Old Jateik Reed For No Apparent Reason

NYPD officers are caught on tape brutally beating a 19 year-old Bronx resident for no apparent reason. Is this just another example of New York’s racist, oppressive “Stop and Frisk Program” at work?

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