Black Youth

HuffPostLive: ‘Chicago Gun Violence Returns To The National Spotlight: Is Enough Being Done?’

REPORT: Black Youth in Mississippi Jailed for Dress Code Violations, Profanity, ‘Disrespect’

Olympian Kellie Wells Shares Story To Empower Sex Abuse Victims

Chicago Youth Seek Alternatives to Calling the Police

The Summer of BYP ACTION

STUDY: Black Youth Drink Less Than Whites; But Why?

President Obama Shows Commitment to Education for African Americans

REPORT: Risky Sexual Behavior Down Amongst Black Youth

RHYMEFEST: So You Want To Be A Rapper?

Three Cops Stand Trial for Savagely Beating and Maliciously Prosecuting Teen

Chicago Principal Reflects on City Violence: 27 Students Shot, 8 Dead in 13 Months

Rhymefest Talks to BYP About THE PLEDGE Mixtape: “Hip Hop Can Be Used as a Tool, Or A Weapon”

CALLING ALL ARTISTS: Submit Music To THE PLEDGE MIXTAPE!

22-Year-Old Nigerian Student Breaks GPA Record at Johns Hopkins University

Supreme Court Bans Life-Without-Parole Sentences for Juveniles Convicted of Homicide

4 Dead, 29 Wounded In Another Bloody Chicago Weekend

POLL: Confidence in Public Education Hits All-Time Low

14 Year-old Left Blind in One Eye After Homphobic Attack from Bullies

NYPD Officer Indicted On Manslaughter Charges For Shooting Death of Unarmed Ramarley Graham

Mayor Bloomberg Visits Black Church; Defends ‘Stop and Frisk’ Program

REPORT: Violent Flash Mobs Are Caused By Boredom, Lack of Resources

Top News Stories About Black Youth from Across the Nation: May 21 – 28

Maryland Legislator Calls for Crackdown on Black Youth Mobs ‘Terrorizing’ Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

Louisiana School Psychologist Says Young Black Thugs Should Be “Put Down”

Video of Trayvon Martin Buying Skittles and Iced Tea Surfaces

REPORT: Juveniles Sentenced to LIFE w/o Parole Face Racial Disparities, Harsher Punishments

FAMU’s Marching Band Suspended for Another Year

NYCLU Report: ‘Stop and Frisk’ Program TARGETS Black Youth

Bullied Gay Student EXPELLED for Pulling Out Stun Gun on Attackers

STUDY: Black Students Receive Less Critical, Overly Positive Feedback From Teachers

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