Tag Archives: Media

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February 20, 2012 at 10:46am

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Topics: black women, hip-hop, Media, Rape, sexual abuse, sexual harrassment

Color Of Change Calls For Firing of XXL Magazine CEO Over Too $hort’s ‘Fatherly Advice’

Color of Change is now calling for the firing of XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten over Too $hort’s outrageous and inappropriate ‘advice’ to young men, and they need your help. Learn more about their online petition at BlackYouthProject.com!

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December 16, 2011 at 1:00am

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Topics: Black Fathers, Black Males, Black Men, Black Unemployment, education, Media, organizations

Black Star Project and OSI Sponsor Historic Summit to Address Black Male Issues

The Black Star Project sponsored the International Black Male Achievement summit this past November, bringing together a massive community of individuals and organizations committed to transforming the lives of Black men and boys. Read more at BlackYouthProject.com!

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December 5, 2011 at 11:28am

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Topics: Black woman, institutional racism, Media

Where Is Kalisha Madden, and Where is Media Coverage of Black Missing Persons?

26 year-old Kalisha Madden has been missing since November 28th, yet Madden is receiving very little coverage from national media outlets. Are the lives of people of color somehow less valuable? Read more at BlackYouthProject.com!

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November 7, 2011 at 11:10am

By Dallas
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Topics: Black Men, hip-hop, internet, Media, Music

Lex Luger’s Unprecedented Rise to Fame

From Rick Ross’ massive hit “BMF (Blowin’ Money Fast)” to Wacka Flocka Flame’s “Hard In Da Paint,” Luger is unquestionably one of the hottest producers in the game right now. New York Times has a great piece on Luger, his rapid rise to fame, and the way the internet has expanded opportunities for young people to have their voices heard.

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November 4, 2011 at 1:46pm

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Topics: Black Men, institutional racism, Media, racism

New Report Examines Media Coverage of Black Men

Audits of media coverage related to Black Men and Boys found that portrayals of Black men are at odds with how African American males and their communities view them.

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October 21, 2011 at 11:59am

By Dallas
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Topics: American Identity, American Values, BET, Black Boys, Black Hipsters, Black Identity, Black Men, Black-Jewish Alliance, capitalism, chris brown, Class Privilege, Community, Facebook, Fame, hip-hop, Hipster Culture, Humor, Masculinity, Media, Men, Money, Music, Pop Culture, race, Truth

WHY EVERYBODY HATES DRAKE, and Why They’re Wrong…

People really just don’t like Drake. And by that I mean the very idea of Drake. But like it or not, he’s about to go to the next level. I’d put money on it. And here’s why…

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October 17, 2011 at 8:47am

Is It Ever OK For White People To Say NIGGER?

Only Black people understand the true power of the word nigger. Does that mean only Black people can say it? Is it EVER ok for white people to say it? Sound off below!

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October 13, 2011 at 8:28am

By Dallas
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Topics: American Identity, American Values, Black Family, Black Identity, Class Privilege, Democracy, education, Empowerment, Homophobia, Hope, Identity Politics, LGBTQ, Love, Media, Mothers, Politics, Women

Maya Rupert’s “Is Marriage Equality for White People?”

Should Black people care about marriage equality? According to Maya Rupert, THEY SHOULD. What do you think?

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October 11, 2011 at 2:46pm

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Topics: 90's Baby, Afro-Centrism, American Identity, American Values, BET, Black Boys, Black Fathers, Black Identity, Black Men, Black Politics, capitalism, Class Privilege, Community, Democracy, Empowerment, Fame, hip-hop, Hollywood, Media, Men, Money, Music, Politics, Pop Culture, Poverty, Truth

Nas Brings Back THE REAL With “Nasty” Music Video

Nas’ music video for “Nasty” is a statement about what really matters: family, community, humility and respect. The money? ….A welcome bonus. Check out Nas’ “Nasty” music video at BlackYouthProject.com!

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October 7, 2011 at 12:15pm

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Topics: 2pac, 90's Baby, Afro-Centrism, American Identity, American Values, BET, Black Boys, Black Men, Black Politics, Community, Fame, hip-hop, Hollywood, Masculinity, Media, Men, Money, Music, Pop Culture, Post-Race, race

Are Black People Willing To Call Eminem The Greatest Rapper Of All Time?

Everyone is entitled to their opinion regarding which emcee they believe to be the greatest rapper of all time. Mine is Jay-Z. Yours might be 2pac. But is it OK for it to be Eminem?

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