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September 25, 2009
Minor Offenses: The Tragedy of Youth in Adult Prisons
Campaign for Youth Justice's Liz Ryan talks about the thousands of teenagers detained in adult jails and prisons.
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September 4, 2009
Can a Hip-Hop Morality Clause Work?
Tolu Olorunda It's the idea of one legendary black MC, who's dedicated two decades to the fight against rap-related violence.
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August 31, 2009
A Survival Guide for New Teachers of Color
Antonio Ramírez A Milwaukee teacher reflects on those first difficult years.
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August 7, 2009
Standing Strong for Jobs
Laura Dean Washington takes notice as 80 Million Strong summit plans millennial matters.
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June 17, 2009
A Tamil Reflection
M. Junaid Levesque-Alam A young Sri Lankan wonders if there were any true victors.
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June 17, 2009
Youth in Action: Brandon ‘Abdullah’ Willis, Community Organizer
Geoffrey Dobbins You voted. Now what? Willis hopes more musically inclined activists will consider community development as a career option.
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June 17, 2009
The Obama Effect: Quick Fix for Black Achievement?
Kameelah Rasheed Instead of magic role models we need long-term education investment.
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May 20, 2009
New Orleans Public Schools: Still Under Water?
David Parker Jr. Four years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans public schools struggle to serve students and the educational waters are still muddy.
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April 22, 2009
Mistah FAB on Bridging the Gap
Lukas Brekke-Miesner Oakland-bred rapper Mistah FAB discusses his reaction to the city's recent high-profile violence and his hopes for the future.
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April 6, 2009
Young Activists Take Bankers to Account
Online activists spark a populist movement to fix America's economy.
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