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Boko Haram laughs off Nigeria’s ceasefire agreement, several girls married off
Terrorist group Boko Haram laughed off Nigeria’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement, saying that no such deal was ever in play. The group announced that more than 200 schoolgirls that were abducted in April have been converted to Islam and married off.
CeaseFire Director Ousted After Being Charged w/ Domestic Battery
CeaseFire director Tio Hardiman has been relieved of his duties at the anti-violence organization after being charged with domestic battery last week.
Here’s what happened in Aleppo this week
The crisis in Aleppo, Syria came to a head this week as President Bashar al-Assad’s military, backed by the Russians, reclaimed the eastern parts of the city held by rebel forces. Human rights abuses abounded as reports came of bodies in the streets and execution style killings of civilians as government forces brutally took back […]
#Bringbackourgirls: Nigerian government officials in talks with Boko Haram to bring girls home
According the Nigerian government, more than 200 girls abducted by Boko Haram in April are set to be released back into the hands of their parents as early as Monday. The release comes after the signing of a ceasefire agreement with the terrorist group.
Friends help ‘Interrupters’ star Ameena Matthews battling cancer
A Chicago-based activist whose violence-prevention work was featured in a critically acclaimed documentary has been diagnosed with cancer. Friends have started a fundraiser campaign in hopes of raising money for Ameena Matthews’ treatment.
People are talking about this felon for all of the wrong reasons
A mug shot of a California man arrested on felony weapons charges has gone viral on social media. Jeremy Meeks’ photo, posted to the Stockton Police Department’s Facebook page, has more than 63,000 “likes” and it has very little to do with his offenses.
The war on drugs should be an actionable agenda, not just rhetorical exercise
The following post originally appeared on the Huffington Post. It was written by Glenn Martin and appears under the title of, “The War on Drugs Didn’t Fail Yesterday.” Glenn E. Martin is a national leader and criminal justice reform advocate who who spent six years in New York State prisons. He’s also the Founder and Chief Risk […]
Nursing Trauma: How One Church is Going After Chicago’s Violence Epidemic
Check out this phenomenal articleabout one Chicago pastor and quest to understand and eradicate violence in the Windy City. It’s truly a must read. Nursing Trauma: How One Church is Going After Chicago’s Violence Epidemic By Julian DeShazier Chicago: the only city in the world to broadcast a local network in international syndication (WGN, thanks […]
Black Youth in the News: Feb. 13-17
Our weekly round-up of news related directly or indirectly to issues impacting the lives of young Black people. February 13-17, 2012
530 Young People MURDERED in Chicago since 2008
According to a truly disturbing article in the Chicago Reporter, 530 young people have been murdered in Chicago since 2008. More young people are murdered in the city of Chicago than any other American city. How do we save our youth?
Can A Lame Duck Give Birth To An American D.R.E.A.M.?
The struggle for immigration reform in the United States has been a long, tumultuous battle that has been marked by legislative deadlock and caustic rhetorical skirmishes. This salient issue is polarizing for a plethora of reasons, much of which deals directly with politics. The sparring that has taken place on the congressional floor is just […]
Week of June 29, 2009 to July 5, 2009
Journey in Black; Enlightening Pieces by 19 Women Explore Pivotal Moments Experienced by Females of Color Christopher A. Yates, The Columbus Dispatch, July 5, 2009 Number of Black Male Teachers Belies Their Influence Avis Thomas-Lester, The Washington Post, July 4, 2009 Club Owners Want to Take Golf to the Inner City Kareem Copeland, The Associated […]