From direct community programs to compelling video presentations, there are a growing number of initiatives aimed at uplifting Black male youth. In the period since the nation was rocked by the economic recession, nothing has been as heartbreaking to observe as its impact on the employment prospe... Read more...
The decision seven years ago by a Korean-American muralist and graffiti artist to turn down thousands of dollars in cash for his work painting murals on the walls of Facebook’s first office in Palo Alto, Calif., has made him a very, very, rich man. The artist, 35-year-old David Choe, gamble... Read more...
“So, what ever happened to Alex?” How long did it take for you to ask me that? “What are you talkin’ ‘bout? It just popped into my mind, ya know?” You see this blank stare? Stop lying to me, please. Wait, real quick, I hate the saying “ya know.” Wha... Read more...
Ahead of Thursday’s tipoff of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, a study has found anew that the gap in the graduation rate between white and black players remains wide. The annual report, “Keeping Score When It Counts,” by the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sports at the Un... Read more...
Seizure orders have been executed against 150 domain names of commercial websites engaged in the illegal sale and distribution of counterfeit goods and copyrighted works. The 150 seized domains are in the custody of the federal government. Visitors to the sites will now find a seizure banner that... Read more...
Whenever someone thinks they have few bullet points of supreme wisdom that can save the world, sane people instantly roll their eyes. The insanely curious will, of course, be unable to stop themselves from reading on. You decide which you are. Here are three ways to save America’s Black boys: ... Read more...
More young people are killed in Chicago than any other American city Since 008, more than 530 youth have been killed in Chicago with nearly 80 percent of the homicides occurring in 22 African-American or Latino community areas on the city's South, Southwest and West sides. "Pour out your hea... Read more...
Since the civil rights era, the number of black physicians has been rising, with African-Americans now making up 4 percent of U.S. physicians overall. But while this statistic keeps inching up, it conceals a troubling trend: The number of African-American men entering medical fields has bee... Read more...
“I hear you talk about how you looked up to your brother, how was he as a person overall?” Rose asks as she sits across from C.J. at his dining room table. “Here is the story about my brother through my eyes… He was a strong, fun, funny, smart, cunning, passionate,... Read more...