Having black skin makes everything easier, right? Well, Italian gymnast Carlotte Ferlito seems to think so. In the latest instance of outright racism, Ferlito said the only way she would win is to paint her skin black.
The family of Olympic track and field legend Jesse Owens is one step closer in their fight to once again rename a Chicago school after him. The building had been named after Owens since 1980, and the family called the change “disrespectful.”
Today, federal prosecutors urged for a 4 year sentence for Jackson Jr., and 18 months for Sandi Jackson. The couple were convicted of charges related to the inappropriate use of campaign funds on items like a Rolex, furs, and celebrity memorabilia.
Chief Keef, the YouTube sensation whose song “That Sh*t I Don’t Like” landed him a record deal, was arrested in Atlanta. Just a few months ago, Keef completed a two month sentence for violating his probation.
University of Chicago economist Gary Becker advocates for paying parents based on their child’s performance in school. In doing so, a major barrier to a student’s academic success – a financially-unstable homelife – would be alleviated.
Every week, the Black Youth Project collects the top news stories about black youth from across the country. This week: “Mental Health Disparities Endanger Chicago’s Youth,” “Race and the NYPD: It’s Complicated,” and more!
A group of CPS students gathered in honor of Hadiya Pendleton yesterday, and to draw attention to the gun violence many of them said threatens their own lives.
Every week, the Black Youth Project collects the top news stories about black youth from across the country. Click here to check out our archive of weekly news round-ups, and check back every Monday for a new roundup of headlines about young black America
According to police, Wright was simply the victim of a robbery gone fatal. But his family believes he was targeted because he was gay. How can we make our communities a safer place of all of our young people, regardless of sexual orientation?
The recent spate of unjust voter ID laws has spurred a surge in activism and advocacy across the country. Chicago’s Trinity United Church of Christ has stepped up the plate, leading the fight against these laws by committing to registering as many young people as possible before the October 9th deadline. The movement is being […]
Every week, the Black Youth Project collects the top news stories about black youth from across the country. Click here to check out our archive of weekly news round-ups, and check back every Monday for a new roundup of headlines about young black America. Supreme court case puts spotlight on UT admissions policy The […]
According to a recent report, Illinois LEADS THE NATION in suspending black children, and has the widest gap in suspension rates between white and black students.
