Tag Archives: racism

News Flash

September 13, 2012 at 11:57am

By BYP

Topics: American Values, Politics, President Obama, racism

Kansas Officials Considering Obama Birther Challenge

So apparently this issue is still alive. Officials in the great state of Kansas will hold a hearing this afternoon to decide whether or not Presient Obama is an American citizen and should appear on the November election ballot.

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News Flash

September 12, 2012 at 10:03am

By BYP

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Topics: American Values, bob dylan, Music, Poetry, racism, slavery

Bob Dylan: The Stigma of Slavery Ruined America

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone Magazine, Bob Dylan asserted that the stigma of slavery ruined America. Do you think it’s possible for America to one day get beyond racism, and the stigma of slavery?

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Featured Article

August 30, 2012 at 9:56am

By BYP

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Topics: black women, GOP, Ignorance, Media, Politics, racism

CNN Finally Addresses Attack on Black Camerawoman at Republican National Convention

CNN have finally reported on the racist attack on a black camerawoman at the Republican National Convention. Though the network released a brief statement regarding the incident, last night was the first time they’d addressed the incident on-air. What took them so long?

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News Flash

August 27, 2012 at 9:53am

By BYP

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Topics: athletics, Black girls, black women, racism, Sports

VIDEO: Gabby Douglas Opens Up About Racism, Bullying from Fellow Gymnast

In her upcoming interview with Oprah, Gabby opens up about the bullying and racism she experienced while training at a gym in Virginia. A fewllow gymnast routinely referred to Douglas as her “slave.”

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Featured Article

August 22, 2012 at 12:10pm

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Topics: Black Youth, Criminal Justice, LAPD, Media, police brutality, racial profiling, racism

LAPD Caught on Tape Punching Handcuffed 20 Year-Old Skateboarder

Four LAPD officers have been caught on tape punching handcuffed 20 year-old Xavier Colege student Ron Weekly Jr. in front of his home. Check out video of the incident at BlackYouthProject.com!

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Featured Article

August 21, 2012 at 11:53am

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Topics: Community, nyc, NYPD, police brutality, race, racism

POLL: 64 Percent of New Yorkers Say the NYPD Favors Whites

What a shock. According to a recent poll, 64 percent of New Yorkers say the NYPD favors whites over blacks.

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Featured Article

August 14, 2012 at 10:15am

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Topics: Black Youth, education, Inequality, prison, prison industrial complex, racism

REPORT: Black Youth in Mississippi Jailed for Dress Code Violations, Profanity, ‘Disrespect’

According to the Justice Department, black children in Medina, Mississippi are routinely sent to jail for minor offenses like dress code violations, flatulence, profanity, and disrespect, thus creating a school-to-prison pipeline that violated their constitutional rights.

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Black Apathy: Believing That Racism Is Normal

Along this path through American history my people have forgotten how to dream. My people are playing their part in making the black/white problem normal. How can you blame us? Our concept of “reality” constantly proves the impossibilities of our imagination, our creativity. What is real, for folks like us, has no conditions. Unfortunately, reality [...]

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The Summer of BYP ACTION

The BYP Action Pledge is a step we all can take. We not only articulate our concern about black youth, but symbolically unite our voices with others who will work to confront this crisis. Take the pledge TODAY!

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Featured Article

July 31, 2012 at 11:06am

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Topics: Black Men, Media, Police, racism