Minor Offenses: The Tragedy of Youth in Adult Prisons 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.
Sep 25, 2009 / Third-Party Article / The Nation
Can a Hip-Hop Morality Clause Work? 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.
Sep 4, 2009 / Third-Party Article / The Nation
A Survival Guide for New Teachers of Color A Survival Guide for New Teachers of Color
Antonio Ramírez A Milwaukee teacher reflects on those first difficult years.
Aug 31, 2009 / Third-Party Article / The Nation
Standing Strong for Jobs Standing Strong for Jobs
Laura Dean Washington takes notice as 80 Million Strong summit plans millennial matters.
Aug 7, 2009 / Third-Party Article / The Nation
A Tamil Reflection A Tamil Reflection
M. Junaid Levesque-Alam A young Sri Lankan wonders if there were any true victors.
Jun 17, 2009 / Third-Party Article / The Nation
Youth in Action: Brandon ‘Abdullah’ Willis, Community Organizer 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.
Jun 17, 2009 / Third-Party Article / The Nation
The Obama Effect: Quick Fix for Black Achievement? The Obama Effect: Quick Fix for Black Achievement?
Kameelah Rasheed Instead of magic role models we need long-term education investment.
Jun 17, 2009 / Third-Party Article / The Nation
New Orleans Public Schools: Still Under Water? 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.
May 20, 2009 / Third-Party Article / The Nation
Mistah FAB on Bridging the Gap 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.
Apr 22, 2009 / Third-Party Article / The Nation
Young Activists Take Bankers to Account Young Activists Take Bankers to Account
Online activists spark a populist movement to fix America's economy.
Apr 6, 2009 / Third-Party Article / Kristina Rizga