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May 21, 2012 at 10:59am

By BYP

Topics: Black Boys, Black Youth in the News, Guns, Homicide, police brutality, R.I.P., trayvon martin

18 Year-Old Alan Blueford Gunned Down By Oakland Police; Family and Activists Demand JUSTICE

18 year-old Alan Blueford was shot and killed by Oakland police. The dept. says the shooting was justified and that Blueford brandished a firearm. Family members and activists beg to differ, and have demanded a thorough investigation. What do you think?

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May 21, 2012 at 9:54am

By BYP

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

Geraldo Rivera: Surveillance Video Shows Trayvon Was Dressed In “Thug Attire”

Speaking with Bill O’Reilly on Fox News, Rivera claimed a recently-leaked surveillance video shows that Trayvon Martin was “dressed in thug wear,” showing that ZImmerman’s actions were “not ‘profiling,’ but assumptions made ‘based on a reasonable comparison.’” Thoughts?

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May 17, 2012 at 11:24am

By Dallas

@radiofreedallas

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Topics: Music, R.I.P.

Donna Summer Dead at 63

Disco legend Donna Summer has died today after a long battle with cancer. She was 63. What’s your favorite Donna Summer song?

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May 17, 2012 at 10:17am

By BYP

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Topics: america, American Values, diversity, race, white, white normativity, White Privilege

REPORT: Minorities Officially Surpass Whites in U.S. Births

According to the 2011 US Census, minorities have officially surpassed whites in U.S. births. Racial minorities now make up more than half of all births in the United States. Do you think race relations will improve or worsen as America grows more diverse?

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May 16, 2012 at 2:40pm

By BYP

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Topics: American Values, Criminal Justice, institutional racism, NYPD, Police, police brutality, racism

Judge Grants ‘Stop and Frisk’ Lawsuit Class Action Status

US District Judge Shira Sheindlin of Manhattan has granted class action status to a 2008 lawsuit accusing the NYPD of discriminating against blacks and Hispanics with its “Stop and Frisk” program. Do you agree with the judge’s decision?

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May 16, 2012 at 10:25am

By BYP

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Topics: Black Youth, Criminal Justice, Homicide, institutional racism, Justice, prison, prison industrial complex

REPORT: Juveniles Sentenced to LIFE w/o Parole Face Racial Disparities, Harsher Punishments

According to a new report, juveniles sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole are subject to socioeconomic and racial disparities, corrections policies that inhibit rehabilitation, and harsher punishments than comparable adults. Is this JUSTICE?

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May 15, 2012 at 1:03pm

By BYP

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Topics: Black Youth, college, Hazing, HBCU, Homophobia, lbgtq

FAMU’s Marching Band Suspended for Another Year

In wake of the latest hazing incident that resulted in the November 2011 death of drum major, Robert Champion, Florida A&M University’s famed Marching 100 band has been suspended for another year. Do you support this decision?

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May 15, 2012 at 9:40am

By BYP

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Topics: Black Youth in the News, crime, Criminal Justice, prison, R.I.P., racism, trayvon martin, Violence

FBI May Charge George Zimmerman With Hate Crime

According to WTFV, the FBI may charge George Zimmerman with a hate crime in relation to the shooting death of 17 year-old Trayvon Martin. Dederal hate crime charges carry a maximum penalty of death, if convicted. Should Zimmerman be charged with a hate crime?

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May 14, 2012 at 8:00am

By Summer M.

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Topics: Amendment One, barack obama, LGBTQ, North Carolina, Queen Latifah

A(nother) Modest Proposal

To every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Example: Queen Latifah agrees to headline Long Beach’s gay pride festival; North Carolina passes Amendment One. Simple Newton, really. While many LGBT advocates assuaged North Carolina’s “Um, no” response to their “We’re just like you–except gay” claim by calling Obama’s tepid #formemyselfpersonally support of same-sex marriage “brave,” as [...]

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May 11, 2012 at 1:16pm

By BYP

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Topics: black women, Criminal Justice, Domestic Violence, Misogyny, racism, Sexism, Violence

Marissa Alexander Sentenced To 20 YEARS In Prison

Marissa Alexander had been sentenced to 20 years in prison for firing a gun over the head of her abusive husband during a violent confrontation in 2010. Do you think Marissa Alexander deserves a 20 year prison sentence? For defending herself?

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