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negronova
Interests: Basketball, politics, space
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"The only real conclusion to draw: Black people are more mistrustful of police not because black people are more likely to commit crimes, or because black people are less interested in law and order, or because of some other cultural... Continue reading
Posted Dec 20, 2016 at DarkStar Spouts Off
How do Black Republicans continue to stand by the Republican party, when the recent ruling in North Carolina, to strike down the voting regulations changes, shows that the current Republican party, is ACTIVELY working to deny Black voters their right... Continue reading
Posted Aug 1, 2016 at DarkStar Spouts Off
How do Black Republicans continue to stand by the Republican party, when the recent ruling in North Carolina, to strike down the voting regulations changes, shows that the current Republican party, is ACTIVELY working to deny Black voters their right... Continue reading
Posted Aug 1, 2016 at DarkStar Spouts Off
YMEN Chicago Researchers from Jawanza Kunjufu to Na’im Akbar agree that society must make a greater effort and focus more resources to reach African-American boys ages 10-16. Even with the recent growth and revitalization in North Lawndale community, we face... Continue reading
Posted Jul 6, 2016 at Black Self Help Information
Triple Threat Mentoring Who We Are Triple Threat Mentoring uses people’s passions to fight the cycle of poverty. Since 2007, we’ve used our passion-based programs and events to connect more than 32,000 at-risk youth with adults who love the same... Continue reading
Posted Jul 6, 2016 at Black Self Help Information
The KHEPRW Institute WHAT IS THE KHEPRW INSTITUTE? Kheprw Institute (KI) is a community organization that works to create a more just, equitable, human-centered world by nurturing youth and young adults to be leaders, critical thinkers and doers who see... Continue reading
Posted Jul 6, 2016 at Black Self Help Information
Mentoring Young Black Men in Charlottesville Last month, a Charlottesville organization to mentor young men of color beat out more than one hundred other groups across the country to get the 100 Black Men of America’s chapter of the year... Continue reading
Posted Jul 6, 2016 at Black Self Help Information
http://www.thenation.com/article/what-black-americans-say-about-black-on-black-gun-violence/ <em> Last month, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, the Urban Institute, and the Joyce Foundation released Engaging Communities in Reducing Gun Violence: A Road Map for Safer Communities. Our research debunked the notion that African Americans... Continue reading
Posted Jun 3, 2016 at DarkStar Spouts Off
http://nation.foxnews.com/2016/06/02/what-black-americans-say-about-black-black-gun-violence Last month, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, the Urban Institute, and the Joyce Foundation released Engaging Communities in Reducing Gun Violence: A Road Map for Safer Communities. Our research debunked the notion that African Americans are... Continue reading
Posted Jun 3, 2016 at DarkStar Spouts Off
This was good, but was it effective? Due to the inaction of state and federal officials, thousands of people in Flint have been exposed to unsafe levels of lead in their water. Now a group of union plumber are taking... Continue reading
Posted Feb 2, 2016 at DarkStar Spouts Off
Jackson <[email protected]> Date: Mon, Feb 1, 2016 at 5:26 AM Subject: The RNC's Continued Disdain for Blacks To: Raynard Jackson <[email protected]> The RNC’s Continued Disdain for Blacks February 1, 2016 By Raynard Jackson Columnist Once again the Republican National Committee... Continue reading
Posted Feb 2, 2016 at DarkStar Spouts Off
Men of Vision program mentors youth Ebony Vision of Fond du Lac has launched a monthly mentoring program, Men of Vision, to reach out to area youth. The group meets from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the last Saturday... Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2015 at Black Self Help Information
The Hidden Genius Project The Hidden Genius Project was founded in 2012 by five black male entrepreneurs/technologists who were unnerved by the dramatic juxtaposition between the high unemployment of black male youth and the plethora of career opportunities within the... Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2015 at Black Self Help Information
OUR MISSION CODE2040 creates pathways to success for Blacks and Latino/as in the innovation economy. CODE2040 is a nonprofit organization that creates programs that increase the representation of Blacks and Latino/as in the innovation economy. We believe the tech sector,... Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2015 at Black Self Help Information
/dev/color We wanted a place where we could learn from the best. We wanted a place where we could teach others the lessons we've learned. We couldn't find that place anywhere else, so we made it for ourselves. /dev/color is... Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2015 at Black Self Help Information
Black engineers join forces to boost diversity About 1% of engineers at Facebook and Google are African American. The population of Palo Alto, Calif. is 2% African American, Menlo Park, Calif., is under 5%. Over the summer Adeagbo founded /dev/color,... Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2015 at Black Self Help Information
YEP Village seeks to mentor young African American boys Melanie Washington opens the door to 225 Peabody Hall each afternoon, Monday through Thursday, welcomed by dozens of fourth- and fifth-grade boys who relish their time under the campus’ stately oaks... Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2015 at Black Self Help Information
The mission of the Youth Empowerment Project is: “YEP engages underserved young people through community-based education, mentoring and employment readiness programs to help them develop skills and strengthen ties to family and community." Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2015 at Black Self Help Information
Tufts Black Alumni Association launches second year of mentorship program Tufts Black Alumni Association (TBAA) held a launch event on the evening of Oct. 10 to mark the second year of the group’s mentorship program, which aims to prepare students... Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2015 at Black Self Help Information
SFMSDC Launches Partners in Business Progress Mentor Protégé Program with the University of Miami The Southern Florida Minority Supplier Development Council (SFMSDC) launched its sixth cycle of the Partners in Business Progress Mentor Protégé Program on October 30th. The program... Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2015 at Black Self Help Information
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. event helps high school students Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. recently gave 43 high school students a taste of college life with their inaugural event “AVID with the Alphas.” AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is... Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2015 at Black Self Help Information
Jamal Bryant and his church, donated a building, which was a church building, and turned it into a recreation center. That is something that needs to happen. But, this past weekend in Baltimore, it was opened and named after Freddie... Continue reading
Posted Jul 13, 2015 at DarkStar Spouts Off
The fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in America A new report finds that the number of women-owned firms grew 1.5 times the national average, and black women blow that statistic away. The number of businesses owned by African American women grew... Continue reading
Posted Jul 2, 2015 at Black Self Help Information
Evidently, Jamal Bryant is being called the leader of a protest that happened this morning, in Baltimore, that closed entrance/exit ramp to/from I-95 and I-395. He said it was done as a protest against funding of a juvenile prison while... Continue reading
Posted May 26, 2015 at DarkStar Spouts Off
PROJECT BRIDGES MISSION STATEMENT Project Bridges mission is to strengthen and expand the capacity of churches and community organizations through strategic alliances and partnerships that provide relevant training, services, programs and resources. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Project Bridges, Inc. is organized... Continue reading
Posted May 5, 2015 at Black Self Help Information