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Colin Powell: There’s A ‘Dark Vein of Intolerance’ In GOP
During an appearance on Meet the Press, Colin Powell confronted his own party and its the continued race-baiting and elitism. Do you agree with Colin Powell? Is there hope for the GOP to shed its reliance on racism and hate?
White House Considers Funding More Police Officers in Public Schools
According to the Washington Post, the White House is considering the prospects of supplying funding for a larger police presence in public schools. Do you think this is a good idea?
Ben Jealous Calls Out Sen. Tim Scott on His Horrible Record on Civil Rights
Ben Jealous, President of the NAACP, has called out black senator Tim Scott on his horrible record on civil rights. In this political climate, can there be a black Republican who does not seek to undermine civil rights?
GOP State Senator Attacks Kwanzaa: ‘Almost No Black People Care About It’
Republican WI state senator Glenn Grothman is under fire after attacking the Kwanzaa holiday, asserting that “no black people care” about it. Of course, it’s actually observed by 2 million Americans. Should he apologize? Do you celebrate Kwanzaa?
Gun Control Debate Rages In Aftermath of Sandy Hook Massacre
In the wake of the terrible massacre in Newtown, Conneticut, Democrats (and many Republicans) are pushing for the return of an assault weapons ban. Would such a ban go far enough?
Susan Rice Drops Out of Running For Sec. of State Due to ‘Partisan Politics’
According to NBC News, UN envoy Susan Rice has dropped out of the running for the position of Secretary of State, citing partisan politics as the reason.
They Not, Real Gangstas
At this point, even his fans know that rapper Rick Ross is far from the image he manufactures for his songs and videos. Slate Magazine even went as far to label the success of Rick Ross, in the face of his correction officer past, as the end of street credibility being necessary to Hip-Hop fans. So the news that Rick Ross canceled […]
The 19 Major House Committee Chairs for the Next Congress Are ALL White Men
Yesterday John Boehner announced the 19 House Committee Chairs for the next Congress.All of them are white men. Will the GOP ever take seriously their inability to connect with women and minorities?
Top News Stories About Black Youth from Across the Nation: November 19 – 26
Every week, the Black Youth Project collects the top news stories about black youth from across the country. This week: ‘Remember Trayvon Martin – stop the war on Black and brown youth,’ ‘Black youth critical to Obama’s Victory’ and more!
Rep. Jim Clyburn: Attacks On Susan Rice Are Race-Based
Representative Jim Clyburn asserted that the attacks on UN Ambassador Susan Rice are race-based. He points to the uncalled fore use of terms like “lazy” and “incompetent” to describe Rice; words historically used to undermine African Americans. What do you think?
POLL: Majority of Americans Support Israeli Attack on Gaza Strip; Do You?
According to a CNN/ORC poll, the majority of Americans support Israel’s military attack on the Gaza Strip. 57 percent of Americans approve of their actions; while 25 percent do not. 19 percent have no opinion. Do you think Israel’s military attack on the Gaza Strip is justified?
Top News Stories About Black Youth from Across the Nation: November 12 – 18
Every week, the Black Youth Project collects the top news stories about black youth from across the country. This week: ‘Young People Campaign For Peace In East Oakland,’ ‘Youth Vote Gap Suggests Republicans Risk Losing An ‘Entire Generation’ To Democrats’ and more!