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When kids are put on game early they can play with more longevity. And in a global, knowledge-based society, too many people hold out science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields as unattainable career options for more than a few people of color. Yet education leaders in Maryland, including the notable Black suburb Prince George’s […]

Police in Prince George’s County, Maryland were told to look for a black suspect in blue jeans and a black top following a shooting at Iverson Mall. They found someone who fit the description. However, they failed to realize the man they were detaining was an off-duty police officer. Officer Robert Parker Jr. is officially filing […]

A former Maryland teacher has won a $350,000 jury award after accusing the school system of discriminating against him because he is white. In his lawsuit against the Prince County George’s school board, Jon Everhart alleged that a black principal forced him out of his job because of his race.

Every week, the Black Youth Project collects the top news stories about black youth from across the country. This week: “Wanted: more black male teachers,” “Lives of Black Youth are Disposable in America,” and more!

Every week, the Black Youth Project collects the top news stories about black youth from across the country. Check back every Monday for a new roundup of headlines about young black America.