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  The Florida House has passed a bill that would allow gun owners to conceal their weapons in public during hurricane evacuations, riots and toxic events. The bill, HB 209, passed 80-36. 

Fruitvale Station – in theaters July 12 – is undoubtedly among the most-talked about films of the summer. Directed by Rynan Coogler, Fruitvale Station tells the tragic story of Oscar Grant, who was shot and killed by a BART police officer in Oakland, CA. His death was wisely scene as a result of police brutality […]

Less than two days after an AMBER alert was issued for him in Illinois, 1 1/2 year-old Bryeon Hunter is unfortunately presumed dead, and his mother’s story has been called into question.

Friends, family and community members are outraged by the tragic, senseless death of 22 year-old Rekia Boyd, who was shot by an off-duty Chicago police officer near Douglas Park. A rally will be held today at 2:30om CST at Douglas Park in Chicago to demand Justice for Rekia Boyd.

This past weekend I had the honor and the pleasure of being a part of a Black Heritage event at my university. In lieu of bringing one artist of large notoriety, the school chose to make the event a celebration of several South Side Chicago artists and consequently the artistry in the community. It was […]

The Voice. When one is colloquially known as such, it becomes easy to forget that such sound emanates from inside a human being. The Voice. A disembodied moniker. So spectacularly general, simply an article and noun sans the dressing of more instructive, clarifying wording: “of reason” or “of God” or “of an angel.” The Voice. […]

High school play seizes power from the N-word Jesse Washington, The Seattle Times, April 30, 2011 Health group targets youth violence Staff Writer, The Moultrie Observer, April 30, 2011 A six-legged plan for youth Staff Writer, Nelson Mail, April 30, 2011 Why Britain needs more black headteachers David Bromfield, Guardian, April 30, 2011 A national […]

Teens who speak out against violence unsung heroes Digital Journal, KJ Mullins, April 10, 2011 Lack of jobs among youth a recipe for wars: World Bank Kaburu Mugambi, Nation Media, April 10, 2011 Water for Worthington: Youth-led fundraiser aims for clean water Jane Turpin Moore, Worthington Daily Globe, April 10, 2011 Groups work together to […]

Black students trail peers in graduation rates at Memphis-area universities Richard Morgan, The Commercial Appeal, February 26, 2011 Give the Children Music: Inspiring Our Youth Through Hip Hop Charles Howard, Huffington Post, February 26, 2011 Seminar in York examines hip-hop’s influence on youth Bill Landauer, Daily Record/Sunday News, February 26, 2011 Documentary reveals everyday life […]

For far too long have people been forced into silence, a silence that neither yields equality or freedom. This is the silence that conjures depression, subjugation, and ostracization. A creed that keeps people quiet in the name of sustaining what traditionalist preach to be “proper.”  This silence is what keeps men on the DL, women […]

Looking Back: Dunbar High School Staff Writer, The DCist, November 14, 2010 Black Colleges Look To Increase Online Ed Presence Staff Writer, The Associated Press, November 14, 2010 WCU Students host Minority Day of Silence; Carla Giorno, The Quad, November 14, 2010 Events support hospital and youth employment Jennifer Campbell, The Gazette, November 13, 2010 […]

The Democrats and Young Black Voters Staff Writer, New York Times, October 24, 2010 Kendall Jenner: Power of Youth Perfection Staff Writer, Gonzo Media, October 24, 2010 Rocking the youth vote: Why young people must vote in this election Erick Mchome, The Citizen, October 24, 2010 Survey shows fewer teens use alcohol than some think Allison Tompkins, Courier Press, […]