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WNBA’s Brittney Griner Comes Out: “Don’t Hide Who You Really Are”

Chicago Youth on Gun Violence: “It Feels Like We’re in a World War”

Editorial Asks “Where Are Ordinary Black Youth in Popular Culture?”

Poison-Tainted Letter Addressed to Pres. Obama Intercepted at Screening Facility

Rhymes & Reasons Interviews Dr. Dave Stovall About the Hip Hop Songs that Changed His Life

Central Park Five Documentary Airs Tonight on PBS

Brittney Griner No. 1 Pick by Phoenix Mercury in WNBA Draft

Police Sgt. Fired For Bringing Trayvon Martin Targets to Gun Range

BYP’s Dennis Johnson on MHP Show: “Violence will never cease until we find a way to make money out of peace.”

Rick Ross Apologizes AGAIN: Rape Lyrics are “one of my biggest mistakes and regrets.”

Louis C.K. Talks Mexican Heritage: “I’m An Accidental White Person”

George Zimmerman’s Mom Lashes Out At Media in Open Letter on the Anniversary of Son’s Arrest

Reebok DROPS Rick Ross Over Date Rape Lyrics

MLB Launches Task Force to Examine Decline in Black Players

Jay-Z Addresses Cuba Trip, Politicians, Brooklyn Nets Rumors on Leaked Track

JET Magazine Does Special Report on Missing Black Children

Rape Survivors Demand Reebok Drop Rick Ross Endorsement Deal

Snoop Lion Partners w/ MTV for Gun Buyback Program

UPDATE: 21 Year-Old Dylan Quick Arrested for Stabbing Spree at Lone Star College

Coalition of Celebrities Call on President Obama to Reform Drug Laws

LL Cool J and Brad Paisley Collaborate on Bizarre Country-Rap Song ‘Accidental Racist’

Oscar Grant Film ‘Fruitvale’ Gets July Release Date

Top News Stories About Black Youth from Across the Nation: April 1 – 7

Harvard Students Protest Tyga Concert; Accuse Him of Promoting Sexism and Rape Culture

President Obama Criticized for Calling Kamala Harris ‘Best-Looking’ Attorney General

Tyler Perry Partners w/ Oprah’s Own Network; Makes ‘Madea Meets Sofia’ Video

Rick Ross Apologizes for His Lyrics Being “Interpreted As” Rape

Associated Press Will No Longer Use Term ‘Illegal Immigrant;’ L.A. Times May Follow Suit

Father Indicted After Beating His Daughters Over “Twerking” Video

From HIV to Sexual Assault, Tyler Perry’s Latest Film is ALL KINDS of Problematic

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