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15 Year-Old Saheela Ibraheem Accepted into Harvard…and 13 Other Colleges!
At just 15 years-old, Saheela Ibraheem has been accepted into Harvard University; she’d been accepted into 13 other colleges, including the UPenn, Cornell, Brown, and UChicago!
Armed Teacher Training Program Launches in 15 STATES
Armed Teacher Training Programs have launched in 15 states since the Sandy Hook shooting. Beyond alarming. We must protect all children from gun violence, but is this the solution?
Top News Stories About Black Youth from Across the Nation: October 15 – 21
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.
Unemployment Rate Falls To 7.8 Percent; Lowest in FOUR YEARS
The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.8% last month. These are the lowest unemployment numbers we’ve seen in four years, undoubtedly giving President Obama a very important victory heading into election day.
Another Unarmed Black Youth Shot & Killed. Darius Simmons was Only 13 Years Old *UPDATED*
Patricia Larry holds a photograph of her son, Darius Simmons, 13 (AP Photo/Dinesh Ramde) Just a few short months ago Hip-Hop journalist Davey D blogged about the 29 Black people that had been killed by police or those claiming to be security since 2012, 16 after the murder of Trayvon Martin. This was before police […]
Top News Stories About Black Youth from Across the Nation; April 15-21
Top News Stories About Black Youth from Across the Nation; April 15-21. Every week, the Black Youth Project rounds up the top news stories about black youth from across the country. Check back every Monday for a new collection of headlines about young black America.
20 Years after Rodney King Beating, Police Brutality Still a Major Problem for Black Youth
CNN | March 3, 2011 (From Colorlines) What has changed in the last twenty years is people’s access to cameras in order to film everyday interactions with police. The medium has become a crucial tool for demanding accountability for violent acts of unwarranted brutality. Rates of police brutality may not be going up, but there’s […]
New Years’ Eve is a Time of Reflection
Invariably on New Years’ Eve I begin to think about the big questions of life—growth, love, marriage, death, renewal, “dissertation,” and God/gods. I begin to think about the lessons I have learned or failed to learn during the year. I begin to wonder if the decisions made this year will affect unknown possibilities next year […]
A young orphan’s plea for adoption
Davion Navar Henry Only is 15 years old. While most teens his age desire the next “it” item, he just wants a family. So on Sunday, his case worker drove him to a local church in St. Petersburg in hopes of finding him one.
On This Day: Nelson Mandela Honored With Congressional Gold Medal
Nelson Mandela will go down in history as arguably one of the most brave and influential people in the world. 15 years ago today, the leader and activist was presented with the Congressional Gold Medal.
Two Young Boys Shoot Baby in Stroller, Mother Says
SWAT teams in Brunswick, Georgia are searching door-to-door for two boys – 10 and 15 years-old – accused of killing a 13 month-old baby, and wounding his mother.
Two Teens Arrested for Instigating and Filming Fight Between Two 7 Year-old Girls
Two teenage girls – 14 and 15 years-old – have been arrested for helping to instigate a fight between two 7 year-olds, filming it, and posting it on the internet. It is believed that they were hoping to get the video featured on WorldStar Hip-Hop.