17 Search results for "rochester"

On The Come Up: Urban Youth Program Will Change Ya Mind!
By Rashad J. Smith Every night the world tunes in to their local news stations anticipating a report about the young, the black, and their destruction to society. We’re guilty of being entertained by the captured crimes on First 48 and infested with the notion to remain silent about crimes. We enjoy the violent […]
Black 8th Grader’s Essay Comparing Education System To Slavery Ignites Outrage
A 8th grader’s incendiary essay comparing modern public education to slavery is causing a firestorm of controversy in her upstate New York community. The essay infuriated teachers and administrators at her school, who launched a campaign of harassment against the young lady.
Free Lunch Program Surge Reflects Economic Distress
According to a recent New York Times article, Free Lunch Programs are swelling with new participants nationwide, indicating rising levels of poverty and economic distress across the country. Read more at BlackYouthProject.com!
September 13, 2010 – September 19, 2010
Jobless youth ‘a time bomb Caiphus Kgosana, Times Lives, September 19, 2010 Empowerment Program Offers Youths a Second Chance Ronnie Figueroa, South Florida Times, September 18, 2010 Youth unemployment affects mental health and wellbeing new report shows Ruth Dayspring, Black Mental Health, September 17, 2010 City Takes on Youth Violence Prevention Jonathan Friedman, The Lookout, September 17, 2010 Youth […]
August 9, 2010 – August 15, 2010
The Lost Generation Annie Lowrey, Washington Independent, August 12, 2010 Youth program creating peace in Akron Stephanie Kist, West Side Leader, August 12, 2010 Study finds girls reaching puberty earlier in the US Robyn Kurth, Examiner, August 11, 2010 The Crisis of Black Youth Dr. Selwyn Cudjoe, Trinicenter, August 11, 2010 Youth learn skills in 4-H classes News Courier, Staff […]