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She Got Game: On The W’s Rookie Class

From the White House to the Southside: Can Digital Media Save Young People’s Lives?

Tales from a Black Filled Childhood: The Power of Social Capital

Muslim Woman Attacked After Boston Bombings

Teacher Accused of Molestation Claims She’s Racist; Wouldn’t Feel Comfortable Touching a Black Child

What Shall I Do As a Future Black Gay Teacher

Abducted Toddler Presumed Dead; Mother’s Version of Events Questionable

13 Year-Old Shardae Simmonds Uses CPR to Save Her Father’s Life

WNBA’s Brittney Griner Comes Out: “Don’t Hide Who You Really Are”

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The Return

Chicago Youth on Gun Violence: “It Feels Like We’re in a World War”

Editorial Asks “Where Are Ordinary Black Youth in Popular Culture?”

Poison-Tainted Letter Addressed to Pres. Obama Intercepted at Screening Facility

Class-Action Suit Challenges California’s Race-Based Prison Segregation Policy

Rhymes & Reasons Interviews Dr. Dave Stovall About the Hip Hop Songs that Changed His Life

Central Park Five Documentary Airs Tonight on PBS

VIDEO: HBCU Grad Undertakes Hollywood and VH-1 Takes a LOST!

Chief Keef Under Fire for Lyrics Threatening Woman For Not Performing Sex Act on Him

Do Churches Have a Responsibility to Promote Healthy Living to Their Congregations?

Why Police and Black Community Relationships Don’t Work

New Documentary Explores Obama’s “Complicated” Relationship with Black Community

Louisiana City Set to Ban Saggy Pants

Police Sgt. Fired For Bringing Trayvon Martin Targets to Gun Range

BYP’s Dennis Johnson on MHP Show: “Violence will never cease until we find a way to make money out of peace.”

Rick Ross Apologizes AGAIN: Rape Lyrics are “one of my biggest mistakes and regrets.”

Louis C.K. Talks Mexican Heritage: “I’m An Accidental White Person”

Tales from a Black Filled Childhood: The Importance of a Mentor

8 Year-Old Follows Tenn. Lawmaker Around State Capitol; Shames Him Into Dropping Welfare Bill

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