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June 21, 2010 – June 27, 2010
Church focuses on black colleges Yonat Shimron, News Observer, June 26, 2010 “Mentoring the 100 Way” Training and Fundraiser Vivian L. Sharp, City News Ohio, June 25, 2010 An end to the one-box racial rule Staff Writer, The Seattle Times, June 25, 2010 Teaching youth performance in the summer Walter J. Lyng, The Surburban, June […]
Chris Brown And The Politics Of Memory
Last week, we here on the Black Youth Project blog celebrated the life and legacy of musical genius and pioneer, Michael Joseph Jackson. Even when the public questioned his sexuality, sanity, and Blackness they never questioned his talent. A pet monkey, child abuse allegations, and an indescribable skin disorder didn’t stop the “Billie Jeans“ and […]
Budget cuts more painful at inner-city LA schools
Budget cuts more painful at inner-city LA schools Christina Hoag, Associated Press, June 28, 2010 LOS ANGELES (AP) — When state budget cuts imperiled city schools, a group of parents fought back by enlisting Hollywood stars to spread a message targeting one of their own, Gov. Arnold Schwarzeneggar. The satirical video featuring actors Megan Fox […]
Teen in alleged cop beating speaks out
ABC News – Houston | June 24, 2010 New York Times – The Houston police chief has fired seven officers involved in the beating of a 15-year-old suspected of burglary, a beating that was caught on videotape and outraged many black residents. Four of the officers also face misdemeanor charges for the pummeling of the […]
Education Department big Marc Sternberg hints at gifted test changes
Education Department big Marc Sternberg hints at gifted test changes Meredith Kolodner, New York Daily News, June 22, 2010 The Department of Education is considering scrapping the current test to qualify for gifted programs following a “problematic” drop in the number of black and Latino students. Deputy Chancellor Marc Sternberg made the surprising admission under […]
Microsoft 'School of the Future' in Philly finally in a groove?
Microsoft ‘School of the Future’ in Philly finally in a groove? Kathy Matheson, The Associated Press, June 18, 2010 PHILADELPHIA — When the Microsoft-designed School of the Future opened, the facility was a paragon of contemporary architecture, with a green roof, light-filled corridors and the latest classroom technology, all housed in a dazzling white modern […]
The Myth of Black-on-Black Violence
The Myth of Black-on-Black Violence Natalie Hopkinson, The Root, June 16, 2010 This year’s Black History Month was a particularly bloody one in Shelby County, S.C. Sergio Leary, Ja’cole Wilson, Karon Barrow and Leon Thurman Jr., all young people in their 20s, were all shot dead, according to local news reports. The Shelby Star’s analysis […]
June 14, 2010 – June 20, 2010
Youth center awarded grant Cynthia Roby, South Florida Times, June 21, 2010 Youth conference aims to help teens Seth Stratton, The Dispatch, June 18, 2010 Explaining The Fall of Hip Hop Professor Plum, Seattle Pi, June 18, 2010 Youth Day: Through eyes of young journalist Liz Clarke, Washington Post, June 16, 2010 How the Rebellious […]
On Jumping the Broom and Adventures South
My sister got married Saturday. (Take that, Steve Harvey, et. al.!) Since I’ve just arrived back in town mere hours ago, and feel like 8 pounds of crap in a 5-pound bag, I have no faith in my ability to compose a complete sentence let alone an entire blog about the news and culture of […]
Abandoned by his family and left homeless and alone, Orayne Williams earns college scholarship
Abandoned by his family and left homeless and alone, Orayne Williams earns college scholarship Ben Chapman, New York Daily News, June 15, 2010 In less than two weeks, some 50,000 city high school seniors will graduate. Few of them will have overcome as many obstacles as Orayne Williams. Abandoned by his family and living alone […]
Call for Suspension Reform After Student's Death
The Grio (via News One) | June 18, 2010 Last week, 15-year-old, Jawaan Daniels, was shot and killed during school hours. He was leaving Lafayette High School and going home for a suspension. But, parents say he should have been in school. Buffalo parents argue that simply sending students home for suspension is not addressing […]
June 7, 2010 – June 13, 2010
It’s summertime, but the living ain’t easy Carol Marin, Sun-Times, June 13, 2010 Tough parenting is the key to stopping violence Rose Russell, Toledo Blade, June 12, 2010 Getting youth motivated goal of youth program Robert Lee Long, Desoto Times, June 11, 2010 Black youths get message early on Aida Paull Pierrefonds, The Gazette, June […]