Chicago Student: Violence Won't End Until We "Make Money Out of Peace"
Chicago State student and activist Dennis Johnson says on the Melissa Harris-Perry show that “viole...
Report: Mississippi's School-to-Prison Pipeline Hurts Students
Black public school students in Mississippi are facing extreme discipline practices that may hinder...
Health Hero: Fighting for Men’s Health on the South Side of Chicago
Project Brotherhood promotes spiritual, physical and economic health for men in the South Side of C...
Study: More Black Juveniles Sentenced to Life Without Parole
A new study shows that Black males are grossly overrepresented among juveniles who are sentenced to...
Commentary: A Welcomed Spotlight Turns to Enhancing Conditions of Young Black Men
There is a welcomed focus on the plight of young black men, not a moment too soon....
Black Children Who Live in Housing Projects More Likely to Smoke
Black children living in housing project communities are more likely to smoke cigarettes than child...
Yoga for Our People: Black Yogis Share Their Commitment to Community
These Black yoga teachers say yoga can be a powerful tool to help turn around some of our most chal...
Study Stresses the Importance of Mobilizing Young Black Voters
Political mobilization can drive young Blacks to vote this year in high numbers, and they could mak...
Commentary: Chicago's Prodigal Son Returns
President Obama’s visit proves it's not an all or nothing solution in Chicago....
Q&A: Dr. Joseph Richardson, Expert in HIV Risk Reduction
Dr. Joseph Richardson shares his expertise on reducing HIV rates among incarcerated Black males....
Family-Based Programs May Reduce Fighting and Substance Abuse Among Black Teens
It's pretty clear what the takeaway is: Parents have to be more involved when it comes to their kid...
U.S. Helps Sudan Town Move Past 'Hungriest Place'U.S. Helps Sudan Town Move Past 'Hungriest Place'
U.S. Helps Sudan Town Move Past 'Hungriest Place'...
White House Tackles AIDS Among Black Men
Stemming the Tide: White House Tackles AIDS Among Black Men...
Black Girls Rock! 2011 Set to Honor Women of Color
Tracee Ellis Ross and Regina King to co-host the second annual show....
Shining Stars Honored at BET Awards '11
Diedra Sander and Howard Tate "Flute" Gentry are two local heroes making a difference in our commun...
Obama’s Reelection Campaign Plans to Win Back Key Demos
Obama for America will tailor its efforts toward minorities, youths and seniors with the Project Vo...
Assistant Secretary of Labor Says the President Is Trying to Help Black America
Labor Department Assistant Secretary for Policy William Spriggs tells BET.com that African-American...
10 Ways To Fight HIV/AIDS
Posted Feb. 6, 2008 – Want to know what you can do to get involved in the HIV/AIDS fight? Here 10 w...
New York City to Invest $127 Million on Programs for Black, Latino Men
The Young Men's Initiative will include job placement, fatherhood classes and training for probatio...
U.K. Police Racism and Abuse Caught on Tape
Police face racism charges after a Black man from London records abuse the day after the 2011 Londo...
