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CAUGHT ON TAPE: Houston Police Brutally Beat Black Teenager; Only Charged w/ Misdemeanors
Video footage of a brutal beating of a young black male at the hands of Houston police officers has community members outraged. Though he’d clearly surrendered, four police officers are caught on tape relentlessly punching and kicking 18 year-old Chad Holley.
School Officials Accuse Black Women of Cheating on Test: ‘You People Don’t Score That High’
The Citrus County School District in Florida is facing a lawsuit alleging that two black women who scored highly on an adult skills test were erroneously accused of cheating.They were allegedly told, “You people don’t score that high.”
NYPD Run Over Unarmed Black Man with Police Cruiser; Family Wants JUSTICE
On April 12th, 27 year-old Tamon Robinson was run over by an NYPD police car after being suspected of stealing cobblestones. Enough is ENOUGH; is it time for the Justice Department to investigate the NYPD’s treatment of black males?
REPORT: Black Youth Receive HARSHER Treatment In Juvenile Court Systems
According to a scathing report released yesterday by the Justice Department, the Memphis and Shelby County juvenile justice system routinely treats black youth more harshly than their white counterparts. How do we fight the institutional racism that continues to criminalize and demonize our youth?
Two Brothers on Trial for Beating Black Teen While ‘Patrolling’ Their Neighborhood
Two Jewish brothers – Avi and Eliyahu Werdesheim – stand accused of beating a black teenager while “patrolling” their Baltimore neighborhood will begin today. The story has drawn comparisons to the Trayvon Martin case.
STUDY: Waiters Give Black People Bad Service Because They’re Bad Tippers?
A recent study published in the Journal of Black Studies found that many waiters give black customers poor service, assuming that black patrons are bad tippers. Have you ever felt like your race impacted the quality of service you received at a restaurant?
REPORT: Tobacco Companies Specifically Target Black Youth
According to a recent study, Tobacco advertising targets California’s low-income and African American youth. Advertisements marketing menthol cigarettes had greater visibility at retailers near black high schools. Why do you think they’re specifically targeting our youth?
Top News Stories About Black Youth from Across the Nation; April 15-21
Top News Stories About Black Youth from Across the Nation; April 15-21. Every week, the Black Youth Project rounds up the top news stories about black youth from across the country. Check back every Monday for a new collection of headlines about young black America.
THE WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Black Youth in the News, April 9-14
THE WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Black Youth in the News, April 9-14 – “Why Black America is Screaming ‘I Am  Trayvon Martin,” and other stories collected at BlackYouthProject.com!
High Ranking NYPD Officials Used N-Word, Told Officers To ‘Treat Black People Like Animals’
According to the testimony of three officers, high ranking officials in the NYPD regularly used the n-word to address suspects, and instructed officers to treat black people like animals and ‘shoot to kill’ if necessary. How do we protect our communities from police departments that treat us like animals?
Colorlines.com Debunks Myths About Crime in Black America
Colorlines.com unleashed a fascinating and vital infographic today, debunking widely-held myths about crime in the Black community. And in the wake of the Trayvon Martin tragedy, now is the perfect time to debunk these untruths.
The Idealization and Demonization of Blacks: How it Affects Us
Blacks in American society have been understood in either demonizing or idealizing ways as represented in society or the media. Some blacks are idealized for their “coolness”, sexuality, beauty and athleticism. On the other hand, others are demonized as being lazy, sexual monsters, ugly and animalistic. It seems that when a black person has […]