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Changing the Game for Black Men in Media
Paradise “The Arkitech” Gray and Jasiri X I had the honor of interviewing Paradise Gray for the Game Changers Project at Elite Studios in Pittsburgh, PA. Paradise has a long history of activism and has been an instrumental part of building unity in our community since moving to Pittsburgh. Paradise talks about his history in […]
Chicago Public Schools Announce 54 School Closures, Nearly 30,000 Students Affected
As expected, Chicago Public Schools announced the closing of an incredible number of schools; 54 to be exact. These closures disproportionately impact black and brown students, and many parents and community members are OUTRAGED.
What Shall I Tell My Children Who Are Black?: A New Black Arts Movement for a New Generation
“What shall I tell my children who are black, Of what it means to be a captive in this dark skin? What shall I tell my dear one, fruit of my womb, of how beautiful they are when everywhere they turn they are faced with abhorrence of everything that is black. The night is black and so is the boogyman. Villains […]
Kimani Gray Shooting : Hundreds Rally for 2nd Night of Protests; Witness Says Gray Was UNARMED
Hundreds gathered in Brooklyn for a second night of protests over the killing fo 16 year-old Kimani Gray by the NYPD. Protesters chanted “NYPD / KKK / How many kids will you kill today.”
Screening of Documentary WOKE UP BLACK at Harold Washington College on Feb. 25th!
Filmmaker and activist Mary F. Morten’s documentary Woke Up Black will screen at Harold Washington College, 30 East Lake Street, Room 103, in downtown Chicago on Monday, February 25, at 3 p.m. Don’t miss this fascinating film. More info after the jump!
Sao Paulo Governor Accused of Launching Deadly Campaign Against Black Youth
Activists in Brazil have launched a campaign to impeach the governor of Sao Paulo amid allegations of a campaign of police violence that specifically targets black youth.
November 7th: A Time to Critique, Hold Accountable, and Judge Everything the President Should Have Done in the Past Four Years
As I voted earlier this week in the presidential race (for only the second time in my life) I thought about all the critiques I have for the current president. I also thought about when we need to do this. And I think the appropriate day would be on November 7th, the day after the […]
Joe Biden: Transgender Equality is the ‘Civil Rights Issue of Our Time’
VP Joe Biden declared that transgender equality is the “civil rights issue of our time” at a campaign field office in Florida on Tuesday. Do you agree with Vice President Biden? Are we doing enough to promote equality for ALL members of our community?
Black Men Are Not Messiahs
Resolving the complex layers of marginalization and oppression in our society requires that we continually be willing to challenge many of the presuppositions that we hold near and dear to our hearts. Often times, systems such as racism and sexism are inextricably linked to one another, and we cannot hope to solve these issues one-by-one, […]
NAACP Joins Fight Against Philly Voter ID Law
Today, a challenge to a voter ID law in Pennsylvania was brought before the PA Supreme Court Justices. Meanwhile, the NAACP and local community activists held a rally across the street in opposition to the law. From The Root: “In his remarks at the rally, Kevin. R. Johnson, the pastor at Bright Hope Baptist Church, […]
Texas Voter ID Law BLOCKED
A federal court has blocked a controversial new Texas voter ID law, asserting that “the state failed to show that the law would not harm the voting rights of minorities. Thoughts on today’s ruling?
Top News Stories About Black Youth from Across the Nation: August 6-12
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 […]