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A DNA test has confirmed that remains found on a Queens, NY beach are those of a missing autistic teen. 13-year-old Avonte Oquendo was last seen on Oct. 4 leaving the Riverview School in Long Island City along the East River waterfront. 

By Darnell L Moore Cheryl Clarke once prudently instructed, “So, all of us would do well to stop fighting each other for our space at the bottom, because there ain’t no more room.” Clarke, a poet/scholar celebrated for fearlessly and brilliantly giving voice to the experiences of Black lesbian feminists, has always been acutely aware of the […]

A 15-year-old Detroit teenager is back home after a stranger took action to prevent the girl from being kidnapped. On Tuesday around 8 p.m. the teen was walking along Philip Street on Detroit’s east side when she was approached by a man. 

Registration is now open for Beyond College’s “Be Exceptional” Spring Break College Tour. The tour primarily serves students in the Illinois and Wisconsin areas.

January is National Mentoring Month and while many with offer just a few hours a week to making a difference, one man has dedicated his entire life to mentoring black youth heading down the wrong path. Abrigal Forrester was 21 when he started a 10-year prison sentence. He credits older inmates, mentors, for getting him […]

Kanye West has already been charged with criminal battery for getting into a scuffle with a photography last September while at Los Angeles International Airport. Now, he has yet another incident on his hands. On Monday, West was charged with misdemeanor battery after punching a teenager who hurled racists insults at him and Kim Kardashian. 

A few months ago, we reported on B. Scott’s experience at last year’s BET Awards. The blogger and critic was hired by the network as a red carpet correspondent for the show. After the event, Scott wrote a blog about network executives demanding a wardrobe change and then filed a lawsuit.  Now, leaked emails suggest that Scott’s allegations have merit. Executives not […]

We all know that social media can provide a bit of “courage” for those who wish to voice their opinions. It is a safe haven, where revealing one’s identity is optional and the stroke of keys unlimited. Trolls can be downright mean when expressing thoughts about people, places and things, and celebrities and other public […]

A new webinar is seeking to explore how storytelling can make cultural, civic, and political engagement more accessible. The Storytelling & Digital-Age Civics with Media, Activism and Participatory Politics Project (MAPP) works with youth to create narratives through various media channels. 

In an effort to expose more African American girls to the world, Martice Sutton has launched Girls Going Global. The non-profit was born out of Sutton’s observation during international trips, of a serious lack of diversity during travel. 

On Monday Jan. 6, Florida State Prosecutor Angela Corey filed a motion to revoke Marissa Alexander’s release on bond as she awaits trial. Corey alleges that Alexander broke the conditions of her release by making unauthorized trips to run errands. A significant reason for Alexander’s release is the overwhelming support from supporters and organizations advocating […]

Florida State Attorney Angela Corey filed a motion to revoke Marissa Alexander’s bond on Monday. The move comes week’s after a judge ruled that Alexander could be freed as she awaits trial.