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March 19, 2013 at 12:14pm

By BYP

Topics: Black girls, Chicago, gun violence, Guns, R.I.P.

Mourners Pack South Side Church for Jonylah Watkins Funeral

The funeral for 6 month-old Jonylah Watkins was held this morning at New Beginnings Church on Chicago’s South Side. The church was packed with mourners, paying their respects to a life taken far too soon. Rest in Peace, Jonylah

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March 19, 2013 at 10:07am

By BYP

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Topics: Black Youth, Chicago, gun violence, Guns, R.I.P.

16 Year-Old Arrell Monegan Gunned Down in Gage Park in Case of Mistaken Identity

Witnesses say 16-year-old Arrell Monegan was shot while waiting to get a haircut on Saturday in what is believed to be a case of mistaken identity. No arrests have been made. Another tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Arrell Monegan’s loved ones

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March 19, 2013 at 9:56am

By BYP

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Topics: American Values, Black Youth, college, education, high school, Latino youth, Poverty

REPORT: Top Universities Failing to Attract High-Achieving, Low-Income Students

According to a new report, the nation’s top Universities are failing to attract high-achieving low-income students, reinforcing economic inequality and a lack of social mobility. How can top Universities do a better job of reaching low-income students?

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March 19, 2013 at 9:31am

By BYP

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Topics: civil rights, Criminal Justice, gun violence, Homicide, NYPD, Police, police brutality, R.I.P.

Officers Who Killed Kimani Gray Have Been Sued Multiple Times for Civil Rights Violations

The NYPD officers accused of killing 16 year-old Kimani Gray have been sued numerous times for civil rights violations. Mourad and Cordova are not alone however; civil rights claims against the NYPD are reportedly on the rise.

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March 18, 2013 at 12:31pm

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Topics: Criminal Justice, Domestic Violence, NYPD, Police, Violence

NYPD Will Now Run Criminal Background Checks on Victims of Domestic Violence

The NYPD is now requiring officers to run criminal background checks on both the accused and the victim of domestic violence. Domestic violence is already an under-reported crime. Wouldn’t such a policy dissuade victims from reporting incidents of abuse?

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March 18, 2013 at 11:24am

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Topics: civil rights, discrimination, GOP, racism, segregation, slavery, white america

‘White Student Union’ Members Defend Slavery and Segregation at CPAC

Members of Towson University’s “White Student Union” defended slavery and segregation at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Friday.

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March 18, 2013 at 10:14am

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Topics: American Values, minorites, Money, Politics, President Obama, rnc

RNC To Spend $10 Million to Reach Out to Minorities

The RNC is reportedly dropping $10 million to promote their brand of politics to minority voters. Only time will tell if they can effectively sell their brand to Black, Hispanic, and Asian Americans. Think they’ll be successful? What would it take for you to vote Republican?

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March 18, 2013 at 9:49am

By BYP

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Topics: American Values, Black Youth, civil rights, Latino youth, Police, police brutality

Stop-and-Frisk Trial Begins Today

Today is the beginning of a trial that determines the constitutionality of New York’s controversial Stop-and-Frisk policy.. Opponents of the policy say it is racist and unconstitutional. The city of New York says its an essential tool to combat crime.

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March 15, 2013 at 1:43pm

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Topics: democracy, detroit, Politics, Poverty, protest

Expected State Takeover of Detroit Sparks Protests, Civil Disobedience

Residents of Detroit are protesting an expected state takeover of the city and the appointment of an emergency financial manager. Do you support their efforts?

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March 15, 2013 at 11:05am

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Topics: Black Boys, Black Family, guns. police, Media, NYPD, police brutality, R.I.P.

Kimani Gray’s Mother: ‘He Was Slaughtered, And I Want to Know Why’

On Wednesday, the mother of slain 16 year-old Kimani Gray spoke out for the first time since the tragic shooting of her son: “He was slaughtered,” Gray told a room filled with reporters, the AP reports. “And I want to know why.”

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