Tag Archives: Black Youth

News Flash

May 17, 2013 at 11:50am

By BYP

Topics: athletics, Black Youth, college, education, football, hip-hop, Music, Rap

Standout Football Player Jay Harris Gives Up Michigan State Scholarship to Pursue Rap Career

Jay Harris, a standout wide receiver who received a scholarship to play football at Michigan State University, has decided to pursue a rap career instead!

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Featured Article

May 17, 2013 at 9:41am

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Topics: Black Family, Black Youth, college, education, Fathers, HBCUs

Father and Son to Graduate from Morehouse Together This Sunday

This Sunday, Dorian Joyner Jr. – and his Dad, Dorian Joyner Sr. – will both graduate from Morehouse College. The father and son spent three years on campus together. Dorian Sr. attended the school in the mid-80′s, but dropped out to pursue his career.

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Featured Article

May 16, 2013 at 3:18pm

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Topics: Black Youth, Community, Oakland, Police

Oakland Youth Speak Truth to Power at NAACP Leadership Conference

Youth in the Oakland community had the opportunity at the “OAKLAND NAACP Youth Leadership Conference” to ask adults the tough questions about what is happening in their community. This was not only a stage for youth inquiry, but it was also a space for youth voice to be amplified and heard. The youth spoke to [...]

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News Flash

May 16, 2013 at 11:15am

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Topics: Black Family, Black Youth, Criminal Justice, gun violence, Guns, Holiday, Media, new orleans

Suspect in New Orleans Mother’s Day Parade Shooting Arrested; Faces 20 Charges

19 year-old Akein Scott has been arrested in connection with the Mother’s Day Parade shooting in New Orleans that left 19 people injured, including 2 children. Scott will reportedly face 20 charges of attempted second degree murder.

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Featured Article

May 15, 2013 at 3:01pm

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Topics: Black Youth, Criminal Justice, Guns, NYPD, Police, police brutality, R.I.P.

Judge Throws Out Manslaughter Charges Against Cop Accused of Killing Ramarley Graham

A New York judge threw out manslaughter charges against Officer Richard Haste, the man accused of killing unarmed 18 year-old Ramarley Graham. Prosecutors will present the case again to a grand jury. Graham’s mother reportedly yelled “they killed my child,” and was removed from the courtroom.

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Events

May 15, 2013 at 2:22pm

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Topics: Black Youth, Chicago, Community, gun violence, Guns, Latino youth, peace

Occupy the Streets of Chicago! March for Peace on June 21st!

On June 21st, join Father Michael Pfleger and Chicago’s Faith Community of Saint Sabina for an end of the school year march promoting PEACE on the streets of the Windy City.

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Featured Article

May 15, 2013 at 1:51pm

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Topics: Black Youth, discipline, education, Latino youth, Los Angeles

L.A. Unified School District Votes to Ban Suspensions for “Willful Defiance”

The Los Angeles Unified School board voted Tuesday to ban suspensions for “willful defiance,” directing school officials to use other disciplinary methods that don’t force students to miss valuable class time over fairly minor infractions.

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Featured Article

May 14, 2013 at 3:31pm

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Topics: Black Youth, civil rights, democracy, Election, equality, Vote, voting act

North Carolina Protests Continue Against Republican Agenda to Disenfranchise Black Voters

The Republican-led North Carolina state government is doing its best to ensure that people of color, especially blacks, whose enormous turnout helped President Obama, have limited impact on elections.

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Featured Article

May 14, 2013 at 3:09pm

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Topics: athletics, black women, Black Youth, LGBTQ, Media, Sports

Out WNBA Player Brittney Griner Tells Youth ‘Be Who You Are’ At GLAAD Awards

Out WNBA player Brittney Griner spoke at the GLAAD awards this past week, encouraging young people to be proud of who they are: “Come out, don’t hide it. Don’t try to be like anybody else. Be who you are. Be comfortable in your own skin.”

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Featured Article

May 14, 2013 at 11:14am

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Topics: Black Youth, gun violence, Guns, Justice, Media, NYPD, police brutality, R.I.P.

Parents of Kimani Gray File Wrongful-Death Suit Against New York City

The parents of slain 16 year-old Kimani Gray have file a wrongful death suit against New York City. Gray was shot and killed by the NYPD after allegedly aiming a revolver at them. However, his family and friends strongly disagree, and are demanding justice.

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