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Doug E. Fresh and Dr. Olajide Williams Educate Youth About COVID-19 with the “20 Seconds or More” Hand Washing Campaign

Lydia BlancoApril 17, 2020April 17, 2020

by Lydia BlancoApril 17, 2020April 17, 20203327

Hip-hop pioneer Doug E. Fresh and Dr. Olajide Williams are on a mission to flatten the COVID-19 curve by educating young people on washing their...

Education

Latest UNCF Report Reveals African American Youth’s Perceptions of K-12 Education

Robin White GoodeApril 27, 2018April 27, 2018

by Robin White GoodeApril 27, 2018April 27, 20181572

Called "A Seat at the Table: African American Youth's Perceptions of K-12 Education," the UNCF report provides a window into the aspirations, concerns, and experiences...

Men

BE Modern Man: Meet ‘The Radio Voice’ Armand Carr

Daron PressleyAugust 28, 2017February 27, 2018

by Daron PressleyAugust 28, 2017February 27, 2018285

Name: Armand Carr Age: 36 Profession: Radio Personality, Host of The Quiet Storm on 102.9 KBLX Social Media: Twitter: @qswitharmand | Instagram: @thequietstormwitharmand One Word That...

Career

Sisters Create Cross-Cultural Organization Connecting U.S. and African Youth

Kandia JohnsonDecember 14, 2015September 28, 2017

by Kandia JohnsonDecember 14, 2015September 28, 2017464

Founders of Focal Point Global talks empowering youth in underserved areas around the world....

News

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, Rapper Common, and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on the Effects of Youth Unemployment

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsAugust 24, 2015August 8, 2018

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsAugust 24, 2015August 8, 2018104

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, Rapper Common, and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel met with CNN's Poppy Harlow to talk about the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative and the...

Education

‘Read Where You Are’ Campaign Encourages Young People to Enjoy Reading

Kandia JohnsonAugust 13, 2015November 18, 2017

by Kandia JohnsonAugust 13, 2015November 18, 2017111

"Read Where You Are" encourages reading across the nation....

News

Starbucks and Other Major Companies Pledge Job Opportunities for 100,000 Unemployed Youth

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJuly 21, 2015August 8, 2018

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJuly 21, 2015August 8, 2018134

Referred to by economists as "disconnected youth," there is an estimated 5.5 million Americans, ages 16 to 24, who aren't employed or in school. According...

Career

NYC Mayor Secures $3.2 Million for Youth Employment Center

Courtney ConnleyMay 5, 2015May 5, 2015

by Courtney ConnleyMay 5, 2015May 5, 2015148

NYC Mayor and his wife secure $3.2 million in private donations to support the development of a youth employment center....

Arts and Culture

Leaders of the New School

Seimond LondonAugust 1, 2011August 11, 2011

by Seimond LondonAugust 1, 2011August 11, 2011269

Hip-hop has come a long way from its New York City to become a cultural powerhouse that influences politics, fashion, sports, popular culture, language, and...

News

Grammy Award Winner Usher Launches New Initiative

LaToya M. SmithSeptember 25, 2009July 20, 2011

by LaToya M. SmithSeptember 25, 2009July 20, 2011138

As part of his ongoing efforts to encourage youth volunteerism and service, R&B singer Usher Raymond launched a new initiative entitled Powered By Service during...