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Reality Superstar Uses Platform to Motivate Young America
Candice “Dice” Dixon from VH-1’s “La-La’s Full Court Life” is on a mission to motivate. Black Youth Project contributor, Rashad J. Smith, spoke with Dice about her plans for the future to make positive impact on young America. With a Master’s Degree in Occupational and Safety Health Administration from North Carolina A&T, and major […]
Sequestration Will Deepen Racial Inequality in America
Lost in the conversation surrounding sequestration is the disproportionate impact it will have on minorities.Spending cuts to important programs will likely deepen racial inequality in the U.S. Do you think the Obama Administration and Congress will be able to reach an agreement?
David J. Johns Appointed Exec. Director of Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has announced the appointment of David J. Johns as the executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans.
University System of Georgia’s African-American Male Initiative Helps Young Men Navigate College
University System of Georgia’s African American Male Initiative has helped young men navigate their way through college, with much success! What other ways can organizations work to increase the college enrollment of black males?
‘This American Life – Harper High School’ Takes Closer Look at Chicago Gun Violence
A recent installment of This American Life takes a closer look at the crisis of gun violence in Chicago’s South and West Sides. following the lives of faculty and students immersed in the systemic obstacles that create and perpetuate the violence that is robbing us of our youth.
White House Honors ‘Champions of Change’ for Educational Excellence for African Americans
WASHINGTON, DC – Today – Tuesday, February 26th – the White House will honor ten leaders who have devoted their time and efforts to helping further education among African Americans. These individuals have provided exemplary leadership in the area of education in the African American community at the local, state or regional level. “President Obama […]
New Report Addresses America’s Unequal Education System; Pushes for Large-Scale Reform
A federal report released by 27 education experts calls America’s education inequities a “dire” situation; called for equal access to quality teachers, school finance reform, and an expansion of early childhood education.
19 Year-Old Darrell Wallace Is The Fourth African American Driver to Race a Full Season in a NASCAR Series
Darrell Wallace is making history as the fourth black driver to race in a NASCAR series. He’ll drive for Kyle Busch Motorsports in the Camping World Truck Series. Congrats, Darrell! Good luck on Friday!
Student Discovers Forgotten Poem by America’s First Known Black Writer
Julie McCown was researching Jupiter Hammon – The first known African American writer to be published in the United States – when she stumbled on a previously unknown poem, dating back to 1786.
More American Values
I had planned on using this morning’s post to conclude my silly holiday special. Since I took time last week to make a mixtape of rappers covering Christmas songs, I figured I’d spend this morning telling you all about this new, mythical black Christmas figure I had invented. Since Kwanzaa is insufficient and the idea […]
19 Year-Old Britney Exline Is Youngest African American Engineer in the U.S.
At 19 year-old, Britney Exline is the youngest engineer to ever graduate from Penn, and our nation’s youngest African American engineer! Congratulations, Britney! We see big things on the horizon for this young lady
Majority of Americans Think States Should Decide Whether to Legalize Marijuana; What Do You Think?
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?