Jasiri X and Chuck D of Public Enemy at the Occupy the Justice Department Rally for Mumia in DC (Photo by Paradise Gray) It’s been a whirlwind week for me on the Hip-Hop side of things. I performed in Stamford, CT at a Student Diversity Conference which was keynoted by the great Tim Wise, who […]
According to a scathing report released yesterday by the Justice Department, the Memphis and Shelby County juvenile justice system routinely treats black youth more harshly than their white counterparts. How do we fight the institutional racism that continues to criminalize and demonize our youth?
A coalition of Chicago Public School students protested outside of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office on Tuesday, demanding that the city implement disciplinary policies that don’t send black and Latino students down a path to prison.
George Zimmerman has been granted bail. His bond has been set at $150k. Do you think he deserved it?
A new report released today by the Brookings Institute’s Metropolitan Policy Program argues that exclusionary housing policies are a primary factor in the perpetuation of educational inequality in America. We MUST ensure that EVERY child receives the quality education they deserve!
George Zimmerman appeared before a Seminole County, FL judge today, where his arraingment was set for May 29th. Are you happy that Zimmerman has been arrested and charged? Do you think he will receive a fair trial?
After much speculation over a grainy police video released last week – showing a seemingly scratch-less George Zimmerman arriving at the Sanford Police Station – an enhanced video has been released today, showing injuries on Zimmerman’s head.
Black Youth in the News: March 26 – April 1 – Our weekly news round-up of stories dealing with issues impacting the lives of Black Youth. This week, “Prop. 8 group pitted Blacks, Latinos against Gays,” and other stories at BlackYouthProject.com!
The circumstances surrounding Wisconsin youth Bo Morrison’s tragic death has drawn comparisons to the Trayvon Martin case, and outrage from community members. Morrison was shot by Adam Kind, whose actions are protected under Wisconsin’s controversial “Castle Doctrine.”
According to The Children’s Defense Fund’s Protect Children, Not Guns 2012 report, gun homicide was the leading cause of death among black teens in 2008 and 2009. What will solve the epidemic of gun violence within our community?
18 year-old Ervin Jefferson was shot and killed last Saturday night by private security guards outside of his home in DeKalb County, Georgia.
Records showing that Trayvon Martin had been suspended from school at the time of his death have been released; marijuana residue was found in a small baggie in his backpack. Is this relevant info, or a smear campaign?
