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Latest episode of “South Park” spoofs Trayvon Martin shooting
The cartoon comedy “South Park” has a long-standing reputation for its controversial humor. The latest episode tackles a still touchy subject: the Trayvon Martin shooting.
Southern University researcher receives $900,000 to prevent AIDS
Dr. Alma Thornton is the director of the Center for Social Research at Southern University Baton Rouge. She was recently awarded a three-year, $900,000 federal grant to assist in the prevention of HIV/AIDS and substance abuse.
The Nation: From the Deep South to the Midwest, a Generation Demands Justice
A recent article over at The Nation shines a light on how young people from across the country are uniting, organizing, and demanding justice.
Community Members, Union Leaders, Gang Members Unite to Protest Closing of South Side Hospital
Community members, union leaders, and members of the Black Disciples have united to protest the closing of Roseland Community Hospital on Chicago’s South Side, the only hospital within an eight mile radius.
Mourners Pack South Side Church for Jonylah Watkins Funeral
The funeral for 6 month-old Jonylah Watkins was held this morning at New Beginnings Church on Chicago’s South Side. The church was packed with mourners, paying their respects to a life taken far too soon. Rest in Peace, Jonylah
Hadiya Pendleton, Teen Who Performed At Obama Inauguration, Shot and Killed on South SIde
The 15-year-old King College Prep student Hadiya Pendleton was gunned down yesterday in a park near the school. Just a week ago, Pendelton had traveled to Washington DC and performed at President Obama’s inauguration with her school’s drill team.
19 Year-Old South African Lesbian Fatally Stabbed
A 19-year-old South African lesbian was fatally stabbed several days ago. Sihle Skotshi is the latest victim in a wave of anti-gay violence that has plagued South Africa. This is another unfortunate reminder of the ways that black LBGTQ youth are frequently in danger in their communities.
Young Black Men from Chicago’s West And South Sides To Discuss Rising Tide of Violence
A group of young black men from Chicago’s south and west sides will address the city about ways to stem the tide of violence in the Windy City. Have we done enough to include the voices of young black people in these conversations?
VIDEO: Filmmaker Captures Everyday Life on Chicago's South Side
A Chicago filmmaker named Cyrus Dowlatshahi is working on a feature length documentary about life on the South Side of Chicago. His footage is incredible. Check it out at BlackYouthProject.com!
"How can you ignore, we're dying at the door?" – SOUTH SIDE TRAUMA CENTER NOW!
FLY | May 24, 2011 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5ELJl7Dy8g Fearless Leading by the Youth (FLY) “Trauma Center Track” about our campaign to get a level 1 trauma center at the U of C Medical Center because the south side currently has NONE and the U of C receives THE MOST tax breaks of any south side hospital while […]
South Africa, a Poem and a Moment to Look Back
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWJ6CE0Fc1k Amandla…Ngawethu. This is a poem for South Africa. This is a vocal articulation of tones that ring sounds and speak clicks for the rainbow nations eleven languages. This is for Amaqabane, Comrades, and Abuntu. This poem is for the 27 minute boat ride to Robben Island jail, where Mandela spent 27 years before becoming […]
For Colored Families, Domestic Violence, and South African Ads
Its better late than never right? Some would prefer the “never” option when it comes to viewing the recently released Tyler Perry Movie For Colored Girls. I am aware of the stigmatizing views that Perry has placed on women in a plethora of his movies. Painting a view of black females that is a bit […]