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UNC fake classes created to boost athletes’ grades
The University of North Carolina –Chapel Hill has been embroiled in a scandal for allowing its athletes to enroll in fake courses for college credit. Now, an actual sample of has surfaced to go along with the controversy in the form of a 146-word essay on Rosa Parks that received an A-.
Report: black girls more likely to be punished in school than whites
According to a recent report by the National Black Women’s Justice Institute, black girls are more likely to be punished for being “un-ladylike” and seen by teachers as “loud, defiant, and precocious.”
‘Gone With the Wind’ prequel due for release this fall
The faithful slave in “Gone With the Wind” is set to be revived in a prequel. The work comes more than 75 years after the publication of the novel by Margaret Mitchell.
Report: Disparities in U.S. schools still a barrier for minorities
Sixty years ago, the Supreme Court ruled that African Americans have the right to the same educational benefits as whites. But according to civil rights data released by the Education Department, inequities for blacks and other minorities and those with disabilities still exist.
In Rolling Stone interview, Elton John reveals his desire to make hip hop music
During an interview with Rolling Stone long-time singer-songwriter Elton John revealed his desire to make hip hop music.
Conversations We Are Not Having – A Black Youth Project Economic Justice Series: All money is not the same
By: John A. Walton African Americans have had lots of catching up to do. To have thought ground was being gained in the economic progress of African Americans over the past 40 years, only to witness how the 2008 debt collapse disproportionately impacted black communities is understandably frustrating. Government printed money used to reverse and preserve debts owed between […]
A brief list of nations that imported white people to ‘lighten’ the population
The Atlanta Black Star has compiled a list of 5 nations that imported Europeans to “whiten” the population.
Discrimination lawsuit settled with black NYC firefighters, city
A group of black firefighters that sued New York City for discrimination has been awarded millions for the incidents. The ruling means that minority fire department applicants will be eligible to receive back pay totaling $98 million.
Study: Public, police view black youth as older, less innocent than whites
New research released by the American Psychological Association reveals that both members of the public and law enforcement officials view black youth, particularly black boys, as less innocent than their white counterparts.
Why the ‘White Man March’ against discrimination is a joke
On Friday March 15, whites across the world will gather to be heard. Bare with me, I already know what you’re thinking. Aren’t they heard all of the time? Yes. Is it still very much a white man’s world? Yup. So what the hell do they need to march for? Exactly. Anyway, they will unite for […]
BYP Memo: Ukraine, Russia, and Support for Military Conflict Among America’s Youth
War has been a nearly constant feature of American life since 9/11. The ongoing dispute between Russia and Ukraine over the Crimean region has once again raised questions about the U.S. role in the world.
BYP Memo: Ukraine, Russia, and Support for Military Conflict Among America’s Youth
War has been a nearly constant feature of American life since 9/11. The ongoing dispute between Russia and Ukraine over the Crimean region has once again raised questions about the U.S. role in the world. Some critics of the Obama administration, such as Senator John McCain, argue that the U.S. needs to demonstrate its […]