Here goes: Last week, I was listening to NPR on my drive home and heard Michelle (say it with me, now Meeee-shell) Norris’ description of FLOTUS, Michelle Obama’s trip to South Africa. During her introduction, Norris was sure to mention that the FLOTUS danced with some South African kids. Did Michelle O’s Dougie spark a minor [...]
I save up all my BET watching minutes for one night: the BET Awards. During the telecast, I’m generally underwhelmed and embarrassed for black people. That last part is a lie. Still, the BET Awards is how I up my hater stamina. If I can sit through the entire show and say at least 50 [...]
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.
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Monday Morning Bullets
Here goes: Last week, I was listening to NPR on my drive home and heard Michelle (say it with me, now Meeee-shell) Norris’ description of FLOTUS, Michelle Obama’s trip to South Africa. During her introduction, Norris was sure to mention that the FLOTUS danced with some South African kids. Did Michelle O’s Dougie spark a minor [...]
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