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From the White House to the Southside: Can Digital Media Save Young People’s Lives?
Join us to explore the possibilities of transforming the lives of young people through new media technologies. Featuring Cathy Cohen, Biko Baker, Martin Marcias, and more! The event takes place on April 20th, from 3 to 6pm at Experimental Station; 6100 South Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, IL
Do Churches Have a Responsibility to Promote Healthy Living to Their Congregations?
A recent survey of African American church goers in North Carolina finds that a majority of the respondents believe that churches have a responsibility to promote healthy living to their congregations. Do you agree?
STUDY: Black Male Graduation Rates Hinge on “Grit” As Well As Grades
A recent study has found that young black men are more likely to achieve academic success when they possess grit; “a strong dedication to pursuing and achieving a goal, whatever the obstacles and failures along the way.”
Unemployment Rate Falls to 4-Year Low; But Black Unemployment Rate Unchanged
February’s unemployment rate is the lowest since December 2008, but unemployment amongst African Americans did not change and remains very high. What can and should be done to address black unemployment?
NYCLU Lauches Stop and Frisk Watch Mobile App; Allows Users to Monitor Police Activity
An amazing new mobile phone app allows users to record and document a stop and frisk encounter, share the incident with other users, and report police misconduct. The app was created by the NYCLU to empower New Yorkers to hold the NYPD accountable for abusive behavior
REPORT: Homeless Black Youth Are Largely Invisible to Service Providers
According to a new report, language and definitions surrounding homelessness render homeless black youth invisible to service providers. Homeless black youth often do not self-identify as homeless, and are thereby less likely to access services catering to homeless populations.
When Does Size Matter? When HIV/AIDS Rates Keep Rising, and Black Youth Keep Dying
A new study put out by Hunter College’s Center for HIV Educational Studies and Training, introduces an idea that if men have large sexual organs, then they are less likely to wear condoms, and subsequently more likely to catch HIV/AIDS. In westernized and American pop-culture, there is music, movies, and radio references that allude to […]
STUDY: Many Black Women Avoid Exercise To Maintain Hair
A new study claims that many African-American women don’t exercise due to concerns about maintaining their hairstyles. Think this study is legit? Do you exercise?
1 in 5 Female College Students Experience Sexual Assault
According to a report in the Journal of American College Health, one in five young women have experienced attempted or completed sexual assault while a student. Horrific. What can be done to transform the sexually violent culture of so many college campuses?
Morehouse College Launches LGBT Course
Morehouse College has announced it will offer a course on LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) culture and politics. The course will be the first of its kind at Morehouse.
Top News Stories About Black Youth from Across the Nation: November 5 – 11
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 Youth don’t see black is beautiful Mbali Judith Meyers, IOL News, […]
Final Polls Suggest Victory for President Obama
A slew of polls released on Sunday suggest an Obama victory tomorrow night. The numbers have the incumbent up in key battleground states, as well as nationally. What do you think? Does Obama have this one in the bag? WIll you be voting tomorrow?