Ben Jealous, President of the NAACP, has called out black senator Tim Scott on his horrible record on civil rights. In this political climate, can there be a black Republican who does not seek to undermine civil rights?
According to a recent study, black students whose families instill in them a sense of racial pride do better in school. The instilling of racial pride is an integral part of the learning process!
The persistently high unemployment rates for youth and people of color remain sky high, and they must be addressed specifically and aggressively. What do you think needs to be done?
In the wake of the horrific Sandy Hook shooting, President Obama has vowed to present Congress with policy proposals for reducing gun violence by January.
Robert Johnson, BET founder, billionaire, and head of RLJ enterprises, has once again called for President Obama to address black unemployment more directly. And he’s got an idea.
Angela Davis has announced the launch of the “Bury the Ratchet” Campaign, aimed at fighting the negative, stereotypical portrayals of Black women in mainstream media. Do you watch ‘ratchet’ reality shows like Housewives and Love & Hip Hop? Is it time to “bury the ratchet?”
According to a recent poll, the majority of Americans believe states should be allowed to decide whether to legalize marijuana. Do you support the legalization of recreational use of marijuana? Should individual states be able to make this decision?
TLC is set to premiere The Sisterhood, a reality show centered on the “First Ladies” of several Atlanta-area churches. Will you tune in? Will the religious background of the show’s stars ensure a more positive portrayal of black women?
While I’m excited about the fact that a network created particularly for Black America is taking a stance and focusing on analyzing and potentially solving Black issues, I’m bothered because I feel the network is afraid to bring this program in with full-force.
Former GOP presidential contender Mitt Romney will be having lunch with President Obama at the White House today. This will be their first meeting since the election. So…what do you think they’ll talk about?
Born and raised in the Englewood section of Chicago’s South Side, Rhiana Gunn-Wright is among only 32 Americans chosen to become Rhodes Scholars. Such an inspiring story. Congratulations, Rhiana! Best of luck at Oxford.
Every week, the Black Youth Project collects the top news stories about black youth from across the country. This week: ‘Remember Trayvon Martin – stop the war on Black and brown youth,’ ‘Black youth critical to Obama’s Victory’ and more!
