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Teen rape survivor fights back with #IAMJADA
A 16-year-old Texas teen who found out she was raped via social media is speaking out. It is not The Black Youth Project’s policy to identify rape victims, but the young girl is choosing to identify herself. Jada, spoke to KHOU about the rape last week. She said that she has nothing to hide and […]
Three months later, and those girls haven’t been brought back
The following post originally appeared on the New York Times under the title, “Those Girls Haven’t Been Brought Back.” It was written by Nicholas Kristof. By: Nicholas Kristof IT has been almost three months since Islamic militants in northern Nigeria attacked a school that was giving exams and kidnapped more than 250 girls — some of the brightest […]
Rutgers takes back invitation for paralyzed football player to speak at commencement
On Saturday, Eric LeGrand got wonderful news. Rutgers University, his alma mater wanted him to give this year’s commencement speech later this month. The decision came after former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice announced that she would not be giving the speech, after a wave of protests from faculty and students at the school. It […]
$3 million bond set for man accused of giving niece gun used to kill teen
A man accused of providing a gun used to kill 14-year-old Endia Martin on Monday was order held on $3 million bond. Donnell Flora, 25, gave his 14-year-old niece a loaded .38 caliber revolver and accompanied her to the fight on Monday in Chicago, prosecutors say.
I Ain’t No Hollaback Girl
By: Kristen Topp Sometimes I hear ridiculous questions. Like “Why are there still feminists? Women are equal now.” These are the same people that live in a magical world where racism is dead so I usually will take a very deep breath and begin my customary explanation about the realities that women and men still […]
Rapper Meek Mill gives back to hometown of Philly this season
Just a few weeks ago, we reported that native Philadelphian Kevin Hart had donated 500 computers to the city’s schools. Now, another Philly-bred celebrity is giving back. Rapper Meek Mill will be giving away turkeys this week.
2 Chainz gives back with “#2Cansfor2Chainz” Campaign this season
Rapper and entertainer 2 Chainz is using his celebrity to give back during the holiday season. Recently he gave autographs to fans who donated two canned goods. The food was later given to food pantries.
Fall Back: Let Me Explain
In case you missed it, last week I did a great job of offending people by not writing a Halloween post about the history of blackface and why it hurts my feelings. Instead, I attempted to compose a more honest set of press releases for any white person of note who gets cited for the […]
Kevin Hart gives back to hometown by donating 500 computers to public schools, rec centers
Funny man Kevin Hart has decided to give back to his hometown of Philadelphia. The city has been in the news recently for its financial woes, which has resulted in many schools closing and other severe budget cuts.
Dee 1 gives back to homeless in new video
Dee 1 is more than a rap artist. He’s an activist. His latest video “Walking Revolution,” shows the world just how much the New Orleans artist cares about his community. 7 out of 10 Americans are one paycheck away from being homeless. This video was meant to shine light.
Common Discusses His Efforts to Give Back to His Hometown
Rapper/actor/activist, Chicago native, and BYP supporter Common recently wrote an editorial in the Chicago Sun-Times about how he plans to continue to give back to the youth of Chicago.
Not Giving Django Too Much Credit
Django is a film that’s been pivoted as an answer, when it raises more questions than anything. Should it be viewed within its historical significance, and the extent to which it can portray the horrors of slavery while reinvigorating a moment in history that many find irrelevant and antiquated? Or rather, should it be divorced […]