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23 Year-Old Joshua Williams Graduates from College Despite Homelessness; Starts Scholarship Fund
Williams, a senior at Bethune-Cookman College, will graduate this weekend with a degree in criminal justice. Even more astonishing? Joshua spent most of his college career without a place to live!
Tales From a Black Filled Childhood: How I Became an Upstander
I faced history one day and found myself. I was once a 14 year old boy introduced into a program that would change my life forever. My first experience was with a Holocaust survivor named Max Edelman back when I was in 9th grade. I can still hear his voice ringing in my ear as […]
San Diego Students Suspended, Banned from Graduation and Prom Over Twerk Video
A group of students at Scripps Ranch High School in San Diego have been suspended, banned from prom, and will not walk at graduation after participating in a twerk video that found its way onto the internet.
Tales from a Black Filled Childhood: Who Will Lead My Black Generation…No One?
When I was a little kid everyone would tell me “you are called” or “you have a calling on your life” (mostly older church folks who were overly excited to see an articulate church going black boy). Essentially what they meant was that I would be one of the next “leaders in the black community.” […]
Two Women Shot At During Christopher Dorner Manhunt Awarded $4.2 Million from LAPD
The LAPD has reached a $4.2 million settlement with the two women its officers shot at during the search for Christopher Dorner earlier this year.
Word to Antoine Dodson: ‘Hide Yo Kids’ from Police in Schools!
By Maurice Green Though a trivial YouTube superstar, for the purpose of this discussion, Antoine Dodson provided some insightful advice when he said, “HIDE YO KIDS!” Why? The police have invaded our schools.
From the White House to the Southside: Can Digital Media Save Young People’s Lives?
Join us to explore the possibilities of transforming the lives of young people through new media technologies. Featuring Cathy Cohen, Biko Baker, Martin Marcias, and more! The event takes place on April 20th, from 3 to 6pm at Experimental Station; 6100 South Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, IL
Tales from a Black Filled Childhood: The Power of Social Capital
The act of preferential treatment historically ends up bad for marginalized communities. We are the ones with little social capital, not a lot of presubscribed privilege, and even less access to upward mobility. Yet, this doesn’t mean preferential treatment will ever go away, thus, it seems to me that it is pertinent for black youth […]
Tales from a Black Filled Childhood: The Importance of a Mentor
Having a mentor is crucial. It was as important for my life as my grades in school, my extra curricular activities, and my exposure to the world at large. I believe these are all things that young people need to break cycles of oppression and poverty, however, without having someone to guide you in the […]
Top News Stories About Black Youth from Across the Nation: April 1 – 7
Every week, the Black Youth Project collects the top news stories about black youth from across the country. This week: “Mental Health Disparities Endanger Chicago’s Youth,” “Race and the NYPD: It’s Complicated,” and more!
From HIV to Sexual Assault, Tyler Perry’s Latest Film is ALL KINDS of Problematic
Tyler Perry’s latest film has been getting fairly horrific reviews, not just for the sub-par film making and acting, but also for the incredibly problematic and offensive messages it implicitly sends.
Rahm Emanuel Says Chicago School Closings Are Worth It to Save Children from Failing Schools
According to Chicago Mayor RahmEmanuel, the decision to closeover 50 Chicago public schools was a difficult one, but worth it to ensure that students aren’t trapped in failing schools. Nearly 30,000 students will be affected; most of them African American.