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Top News Stories About Black Youth from Across the Nation: August 13-19
Every week, the Black Youth Project collects the top news stories about black youth from across the country. Click here to check out our archive of weekly news round-ups, and check back every Monday for a new roundup of headlines about young black America. Preserving legacies of black segregated high schools in Lynchburg area JESSIE […]
Changing Our Perception of the Teaching Profession
“Those who can do, those who can’t, teach.” –Unknown I hate this quote. How is it that teachers are responsible for the training and crafting of all of the world’s professions, yet it is deemed socially inadequate for a talented individual to become a teacher? It is odd that we live in a country that […]
VIDEO: Michelle Obama Scolds Gabby Douglas For Eating Egg McMuffin on Tonight Show
Check out a clip of Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas appearing on the Jay Leno Show beside First Lady Michelle Obama. In an adorable moment, the First Lady jokingly scolds Douglas for splurging on an Egg McMuffin after her widely-celebrated win.
STUDY: Black Youth Drink Less Than Whites; But Why?
According to a variety of studies, Black teens drink less alcohol than their white peers. ANd while the reason why remains unclear, a recent study suggests “racial differences in personality traits” explains this phenomenon. What do you think?
Is Gun Control the Answer?
In the wake of the Trayvon Martin tragedy and now the Aurora shooting, I’d say it’s hard to justify the lax gun laws in this country. But strict gun control laws don’t necessarily mean a decrease in gun violence. Mexico is a prime example of a country with strict gun control laws and a high […]
RHYMEFEST: So You Want To Be A Rapper?
There is a quote that says “do what you love and the money will follow.” If you’re rapping simply because you love money, then your career is over before it starts. But if music is truly in your heart, then you have your work cut out for you.
VH1’s new show R&B DIVAS: Will you watch it?
VH1’s new series, R&B Divas will star R&B “divas” who made their name in the ‘90s–Keke Wyatt, Nicci Gilbert, Syleena Johson, Monifah, and Faith Evans. Will you watch?
Jonathan Wall Assaulted, Kicked Out of Racist Bar; Fights Back w/ Social Media Campaign
21 year-old Johnathan Wall was assaulted and denied entry into a sports bar in Raleigh, North Carolina because of his race. So he wrote a kickass blog about the incident, and it’s getting loads of attention and support. A movement is brewing to shut this racist bar down.
Mayor Bloomberg Visits Black Church; Defends ‘Stop and Frisk’ Program
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg appeared at a black church in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn yesterday morning, and defended the NYPD’s highly controversial “Stop and Frisk” program. Was a black church an appropriate place for this?
I Learned By Watching You
(I Learned By Watching You) I. Last week, I submitted a news story to the BYP concerning yet another case of bullying. Joel Morales, a 12-year-old from East Harlem, hanged himself because he had grown tired of relentless harassment from other students. I forwarded the story just a few weeks after having sent an update regarding the FAMU […]
Cleveland Teen David Boone Goes From Homelessness to HARVARD!
A recent article from NewsOne’s Dr. Boyce Watkins highlights the remarkable story David Boone, a Cleveland high school student who went from homelessness to acceptance at Harvard University.
INSPIRING! ATL Teen Fred Dukes Graduates HS; Heading To College Despite Homelessness
Check out the inspiring story of Fred Dukes, an ATL student who graduated from High School despite being homeless and having no support from family. BYP commends Fred Dukes for his perseverance, and wishes his the best of luck at Coker College!