Youth UpRising | July 2, 2010

In anticipation of the jury’s verdict in the Oscar Grant murder trial, Youth UpRising, a youth empowerment group in Oakland, California released this PSA protesting police brutality and other forms of violence.  If the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) cop on trial for Oscar Grant’s murder is acquitted, some expect  riots in Oakland to ensue. Youth UpRising, on the other hand, is pushing for peace, regardless of the trial’s outcome.

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  • The Black Youth Project is a platform that highlights the voices and ideas of Black millennials. Through knowledge, voice, and action, we work to empower and uplift the lived experiences of young Black Americans today.