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Imagine the level of skill and confidence it takes to lead an orchestra comprised of 75 musicians who have devoted their entire lives to music. Sounds intimidating, right? Now imagine what it’s like to do that at the young age of 11. 

This essay contains discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation. by Maximillian Matthews There was Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, Audre Lorde, Barbara Smith, bell hooks, RuPaul, James Earl Hardy, E. Lynn Harris, Essex Hemphill, Bayard Rustin, and of course, James Baldwin. I did not know about any of them when I needed them most. I […]

Nearing the end of each year, I like to compile a list of upcoming films that look intriguing to me or that I have been anticipating for months, or even years. This year, I tailored my list to be extensive and hella Black, just for y’all. Each of these feature a predominantly Black cast, Black […]

The following post was written by guest contributor Byron Smith. It is addressed to President Barack Obama, and was written after the President granted Chris Matthews an interview on the campus of American University in December.  By: Byron Smith   Dear Mr. President:   Last week I repeatedly watched the interview you granted to Chris […]

It has been at least 2 years since I last posted a blog on the Black Youth Project’s website primarily because of school and life demands. However, after learning of how a group of black male pastors, who happen to pastor some of the largest black churches in the Nation, decided to host an agenda […]

Members of Towson University’s “White Student Union” defended slavery and segregation at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Friday.

July 25th – July 31st, 2011       Black Chicago Divided   Salim Muwakkil   Truth Out News   7/25/11         Why African Americans Struggle to Find Jobs and Remain Employed Compared to Whites   Jaryn Fields   American Progress News   7/25/11       “No disrespect to the gay […]

Admittedly, this blog is about a week late.  Teena Marie’s unfortunate and untimely death caused me to bump my 2011 predictions back a week.  I’m not sure if I can technically call the following statements predictions since we are already a few days into the new year.  Nonetheless, I prognosticate for you, dear audience.  I […]

Parks department still molding our youth, employing competent staff Patty Martone, The News-Sentinel, July 25, 2010 Mentoring siblings of gang members Lawrence Harmon, The Boston Globe, July 25, 2010 Alabama Reading Initiative critical to continued student success Jim Cook, Dothan Eagle, July 25, 2010 Kruzan to NAACP youth: ‘Never underestimate yourselves’ Christy Mullins, Herald Times, […]