Tag Archives: Politics

Featured Article

February 9, 2012 at 10:49am

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Topics: education, Politics, President Barack Obama

President Obama Gives Ten States ‘No Child Left Behind’ Waivers

The Obama Administration is expected to give ten states “No Child Left Behind” waivers today, providing them with leeway to develop their own strategies. 28 other states are expected to apply for waivers in the coming months. Why has “No Child Left Behind” been such a failure?

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Events

January 23, 2012 at 10:41am

By BYP
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Topics: 2012, Black Youth Vote, GOP, Politics, President Obama, voting

#BARACKTALK; State of the Union Watch Party + Panel TONIGHT!

Don’t miss #BARACKTALK 2012, an online State of the Union watch party and panel, set to go down Tuesday night during and after President Obama’s State of the Union address. The event, co-sponsored by The League of Young Voters, All Hip Hop, Rock The Vote, the Sierra Student Coalition, and The Black Youth Project, goes down tonight at 7:30PM EST.

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News Flash

January 4, 2012 at 11:29am

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Topics: American Politics, GOP, Politics

Michele Bachmann SHUTS DOWN Presidential Campaign

After a fairly lackluster showing last night in Iowa, Michele Bachmann announced that she is “suspending” her Presidential campaign, which politi-speak for dropping out. Bachmann came in 6th place in the Iowa caucuses. Read more after the jump!

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Featured Article

December 15, 2011 at 10:36am

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Topics: African american youth, American Values, no child left behind, Politics, Public Education

Half of All Public Schools Are FAILING Under No Child Left Behind!

According to a recent report from the Center on Education Policy, nearly half of all public schools are failing federal standards this year, marking the largest failing rate since the launch of No Child Left Behind. Is it time for a serious overhaul of No Child Left Behind? What will happen to Public Education if we don’t? Sound off below!

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Clip of the Day

December 12, 2011 at 12:05pm

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Topics: GOP, Politics, President Barack Obama, recession, Republicans

Obama: GOP Let Economy Tank In Order To Undermine Me

In a fairly hard-hitting interview with 60 minutes, President Obama gave his most candid and aggressive statements on the GOP to date, lambasting their tactics over the past few years as blatantly personal and obstructionist. Check out the interview at BlackYouthProject.com!

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Featured Article

November 15, 2011 at 9:57am

By Dallas
@radiofreedallas
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Topics: capitalism, Occupy, Politics, Violence

NYPD Raids Zuccotti Park; 70 People Arrested!

Hundreds of police officers stormed New York’s Zuccotti Park last night, clearing protesters out of what has been the epicenter of the Occupy movement. Will NYC’s latest attempt at cracking down on Occupy Wall Street stifle the movement? Read more at BlackYouthProject.com!

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Featured Article

November 14, 2011 at 1:54pm

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Topics: Politics, President Barack Obama

White House Releases Report on Obama Agenda and Black Community

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Last week, the Obama Administration released “The President’s Agenda and the African American Community,” a 44-page report highlighting Obama policies that, according to the White House, have benefited Black people. Do you think the Obama Administration has done enough to support the African American community?

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Featured Article

November 10, 2011 at 11:56am

By Dallas
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Topics: Community Organizing, Gang, Occupy, Politics, Unity

Crips and Bloods Stand TOGETHER At Occupy Atlanta

Crips and Bloods are standing together at Occupy Atlanta! This is precisely why a movement like Occupy is so vital, and why it’s so dangerous to the status quo. People are beginning to see past their petty differences, and find common ground. And a common enemy. Read more at BlackYouthProject.com!

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Featured Article

November 9, 2011 at 12:05pm

By Dallas
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Topics: American Values, capitalism, corruption, GOP, Politics

MUST READ: “How the GOP Became The Party of the Rich”

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Rolling Stone writer Tim Dickinson’s latest article tackles a question you’ve probably been asking yourself for quite some time now. “How the GOP Became the Party of the Rich” is an epic piece of writing, and it’s more than worth a good read.

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News Flash

November 7, 2011 at 3:33pm

By Dallas
@radiofreedallas
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Topics: GOP, Politics, Sexual Harassment