Michelle Obama’s plan to attend Hadiya’s funeral is a wonderful gesture. But it does not address the systemic issues contributing to gun violence in Chicago. Mr. President! Come home! We need your voice and leadership!
A new article in the New York Daily News delves deeper into the Black Youth Project’s petition to President Obama, asking that President Obama make a speech addressing gun violence in the Windy City. Sign the petition at http://Change.org/BarackComeHome
An amazing new mobile phone app allows users to record and document a stop and frisk encounter, share the incident with other users, and report police misconduct. The app was created by the NYCLU to empower New Yorkers to hold the NYPD accountable for abusive behavior
By Rashad J. Smith Unfortunately we can’t ignore the daily happenings in the streets of urban society. It is our duty to inform the world of what’s going on in our neighborhoods with hope to one day bring change. It’s not a surprise for us to hear about how many drug busts happened in […]
3 year-old Temorej Smith fatally shot himself after playing with a pink gun he thought was a toy. What a tragic, totally preventable situation. Our thoughts and prayers are with Temorej’s family at his incredibly difficult time. Rest in Peace, Temorej.
Today would have been legendary singer-songwriter Bob Marley’s 68th birthday. Marley’s musical and political legacy continues to inspire people of all races across the globe. Thoughts on the incredible legacy of Bob Marley? What’s your favorite Marley track?
In an op-ed published in the Chicago Sun-Times, Rev. Jesse Jackson urges President Obama to come home to Chicago and address the city’s gun violence crisis.
We are compelled to wonder if Hadiya’s death might have been prevented if she and her fellow classmates had been allowed to stay inside the school after the final bell. How can we help school’s protect students?
A group of CPS students gathered in honor of Hadiya Pendleton yesterday, and to draw attention to the gun violence many of them said threatens their own lives.
Jasiri X and David Banner at the One Hood Media Academy Opening Ceremony (Photo by Imran X) Grammy award winning Rapper/Producer David Banner was the keynote speaker at our One Hood Media Academy Opening Ceremony in Pittsburgh last week. During Q and A Amil Cook, educator and founding member of #HipHopEd (a twitter conversation that takes place every Tuesday […]
Chicago Police are now offering a $40,000 reward for information pertaining to the shooting death of 15 year-old Hadiya Pendleton. Originally $11,000, the department was able to up the dollar amount after a flood of donations from the public.
BYP’s very own Jonathan Lykes has been featured as one of TheRoot.com’s Young Futurists of 2013; a list that highlights the year’s best and brightest black innovators between the ages of 16 and 22. Congratulations Jonathan! Keep up the phenomenal work!
