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The South African sign language interpreter accused of making up gibberish during Nelson Mandela’s funeral said that he may have suffered from a schizophrenic episode while on stage. 34-year-old Thamsanqa Jantjie blames the gestures that made no sense to deaf people around the world on voices in his head and hallucinations.

  by Imadé Nibokun Finding a Black therapist can be hard, and finding one during a pandemic is even harder. The social distancing required by the COVID-19 outbreak means that on top of being Black- affirming and capable of supporting your mental health needs, therapists need to be accessible virtually. RELATED: Reminders and affirmations to […]

Editor’s Note: April is Black Women’s History Month. Throughout this month, Black Youth Project is celebrating Black women. This month is also National Minority Health Month, Autism Awareness Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month. We are interested in publishing works that address these topics and the things surrounding them. By Breeana Nykole […]

A Flint public official has resigned from his position after he was recorded blaming the water crisis on “ni–ers” who “don’t pay their bills.” Phil Stair, the former sales manager at Genesee County Land Bank, was reportedly sitting in a bar  when approached by environmental activist Chelsea Lyons, who was secretly recording the conversation.

  Describing Mabou Loiseau as a child prodigy is an understatement. This adorable little 8-year-old not only speaks 8 different languages but is skilled in playing 8 instruments. Mabou speaks French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Mandarin, Creole, English, and even sign language. 

 A Georgia police chief resigned after being suspended for sending racist text messages to his officers. And he did it with a clean record. 

Beer Belly’s Bar & Grill is known for more than its daily specials. The small bar has received several complaints about a sign it has hanging in front of its establishment. The “NO COLORS ALLOWED” sign is meant to forbid patrons from wearing motorcycle club and gang colors, but customers are taking it as a […]

A petition has been launched demanding the ousting of NYC Principal Minerva Zanca, who is accused of firing a group of black teachers, and calling them “big lipped,” “nappy haired,” and “gorillas.”

VMK, a company based in the People’s Republic of the Congo, has a set of smart phones and tablets that are more affordable and specifically designed for Africans.

The above quote is from Nobel Peace Prize winner and civil rights icon, Dr. Martin Luther King. Even though Dr. King was a advocate of non violence, he understood the desperation of people that have been continually denied justice. Sadly, the recent events in Anaheim, CA are just a replay of the failed state of […]

Editor’s Note: This month at BYP, we will be exploring Education & Schooling, and we are interested in publishing works that address these topics. What are the implications of charter and private schools in communities of color? How do we counteract anti-Black textbooks and teachers in our childrens’ education? How did you heal from bullying […]

A Kenyan singer has officially hit the airwaves with one of the best covers yet of Adele’s “Hello.”