Calm In Cleveland?
The contrast between the security concerns going into the Republican National Convention and how the convention has actually unfolded thus far is shockingly different.
Police
Teen Wonders How to Move Forward After Week Of Violence
Not only has nothing changed between Philando Castile’s death in Falcon Heights and Mike Brown’s death in Ferguson, but in some ways, nothing’s changed between these deaths and lynchings.
“Blacks Don’t Belong Here”: I’ve Heard This Argument 1,000 Times
Remix Your Life poet Jaylyn Burns grew up in Oakland, and she imagines a conflict between young people and police officers, from the perspective of one of the city’s parks.
Laquan McDonald’s Death Centers Chicago’s History of Police Violence and Corruption
By Malik Alim with contextual reporting by Todd St.Hill, BYP100 (Chicago) I was having a party at my apartment on the south…
Barbara Lee Hosts Community Forum on Racial Justice
On August 18th, 2015 Congresswoman Barbara Lee held a community forum at Brookins AME Church in Oakland, CA to discuss…
Police brutality against African Americans should stop
frican Americans are very often harassed by police officers, most victims are men but harassment against women is become more talked about in the news and on social media.
Fresno Officer ‘Building Bridges’ To City’s Youth
Editor’s Note: Officer Mike Martin is the Youth Liaison Officer for the Fresno Police Department. A native of Fresno, Martin…
Youth Voices On Baltimore
Youth Radio teamed up with youth in Baltimore as well as all over the country to cover various community reactions to…
Getting Off A Gang Injunction Not As Simple As “Opting-Out”
“They made me sign the paperwork saying that I was part of a gang and that if I were caught or prosecuted, additional charges or jail time could be added.”