The violence in Chicago seems to have no end. Tyshawn Lee was shot and killed in the Chicago neighborhood of Auburn Gresham. The nine-year-old was
Sean James developing student-athletes because leadership doesn’t stop when the game ends Bullying has become an epidemic in our country that affects everyone, but seems
Fighting bullying has become the mission of Auguste Moone. His book, The Stand Up Crew, explores the topic in depth. Tell us about your education and
Black youth are represented in a large majority of news headlines as negative and volatile. We know this to be an exaggeration and a result
Sena Pierre has an online Christian magazine that’s dedicated to children and young adults. She wants to give them something positive to interact with in the
Darius Nix, the founder and executive director of Friends in the City Foundation, has 14 years of educating students from early childhood to high school.
America was first introduced to Ameena Matthews in the Emmy Award-winning documentary “The Interrupters” in 2011. The film followed three violence interrupters over the course
As temperatures heat up in Chicago, so does the violence. It roils neighborhoods, with youngsters and innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire. Echelon Media Sports and the Chicago Bears have
Grammy-nominated producer Marcos Palacios aka Kosine, one half of the music collabo Da Internz, is reaching out this summer to inner-city youth. The music producer recently hosted
The violence in they city is real. The violence in the world does not pale in comparison. The most effective way to address it is
Youth Entrepreneurs Georgia hosted Dreams to Dividends to celebrate young business impresarios and their achievements. Michael Russell, CEO of H.J. Russel & Company, shares history and offers advice
Live from Atlanta’s Fox Theater, Youth Entrepreneurs® Georgia hosted ‘Dreams to Dividends,’ highlighting and honoring young entrepreneurs. [jwplatform 7hw5qP6M]’
[jwplatform 0ETPvIsf] #WhereisJosephKent Joseph Kent, Morgan State Student and youth activist was appears to be arrested or as some bloggers and some on social media
With the film Brotherly Love being screened in multiple cities, including Chicago, the stars of the movie, Keke Palmer and Cory Hardrict walked the red
Basketball legend and philanthropist Earvin “Magic” Johnson is lending a helping hand to Chicago’s underemployed youth. The Los Angeles Lakers’ Hall of Fame point guard,
[jwplatform hklUEwX3]There is a definite age and cultural gap between the elders and youth of today. A hilarious and viral video series called “Elders React”
Tears well up in my eyes every time I see a close up of one of the boys playing for Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West team.
Mo’ne Davis made history by throwing like a girl. The 13-year-old pitcher from Philadelphia was impressive in her first game in the Little League World Series
The S Word Project is a new sex education initiative created by Chicago resident Erin Thompson that is designed to create a safe discussion space
A report recently issued by the Centers for Disease Control has indicated a startling discovery. Inner city youth suffer from a unique form of “post-
