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AMC, the cable network, originally began as a movie channel in the mid-1980s. Now, however, we most commonly laud AMC not for its airing of The Godfather trilogy  in chronological order during at least one holiday weekend per year, but rather its groundbreaking stable of television series that seem to garner the most Emmy nominations. Although it’s no […]

To: President Barack Obama cc: Attorney General Eric Holder cc: GOP Presidential Candidates Dear Mr. President: I hope this letter finds you well. With the Republican race looking more and more like the Real Housewives of something and March Madness in full swing (sorry about your bracket), I imagine that your spirits are rather high. I hope […]

Black Youth in the News: Feb. 27 – March 4 — “Racist leaves fried chicken in black students’ mailboxes,” at other stories at BlackYouthProject.com!

BYP MORNING NEWSFLASH September 16, 2011 Michelle Obama’s campaign to eradicate childhood obesity hit a major milestone yesterday. Darden Restaurants, Inc—which oversees Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze, Longhorn Steaks, and others –has announced major changes to all of their menus. These include a reduction in calories and sodium on all meals, making a fruit or vegetable […]

Aug 29th- Sept 4th   Obama Incites Some Folks to Violent Rage over New Voter Initiative Kirsten West Savali, YBW News, 8/30/11   Loot the dream looters! Youth are right to rebel! Staff Writer, Workers World, 8/31/11   Black Gay Pride kicks off tonight with vigil, youth summit Laura Douglas-Brown, GA Voice, 8/31/11   Why […]

It feels like marijuana smoke has been filling the sky more than ever these days. Behind every humyn activity follows a library of music to support it; so the existence of music that speaks casually about “weed” implies a culture heavily influenced by “the green”. In America, Black people have witnessed an undying tradition of […]

His work spoke truth to a racist, capitalistic power structure, while at the same time attempting to usurp and dominate that structure with its own values and tools.That is why Tupac’s music was so powerful and dangerous. There will never be another like him.

In this corner stands President Obama and in the opposite corner stands— the specter of —Osama Bin Laden.  These two men are the main event this week. A flashing headline: “Osama Bin Laden is dead and buried at sea.” The next moment, cameras are panning through crowds of people in the throes of celebrating this […]

Some schools still struggle despite efforts Tina Marie Macias, The Advertiser, April 23, 2011 Jobless rate for young workers in US highest since 1948 James Brewer, WS News, April 22, 2011 Racist graffiti found at Birmingham Seaholm High School Tammy Stables, Detroit Free Press, April 22, 2011 NU students help close the achievement gap at […]

Dallas schools desegration timeline Staff writer, Dallas Morning Star, August 6, 2010 Disparity in Oakland Suspension Rates Alex Gronke, The Bay Citizen, August 6, 2010 Anti-violence programs for kids are running out of ammo Lisa Pevtzow, Chicago Tribune, August 6, 2010 Education Remains Underlying Theme at Urban League’s 100th Anniversary James Wright, The Washington Informer, August 5, 2010 N.A.A.C.P. […]

Since I only write here at BYP on Mondays, the blogging silence of the other six days often results in hateration build up.  Fortunately, I take notes.  What follows is a rather desultory dose of scathing haterade for your Monday morning.  Who needs caffeine? Feel my body! gettin’ cooooold. As a friend said on Facebook, […]

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoLHtzHvyQk&feature=player_embedded So, am I the only one who finds the YouTube’s “viralization” (yes, I made up a word) of the Bed Intruder Song deeply unsettling and problematic? Every time, I check my Facebook newsfeed I see, yet, another “remix” of the Bed Intruder Song. For those of you who are not familiar with the song, […]