(Video) The Cophenhagen Moment
November 20, 2009
Climate Justice activists from across the globe come together to negotiate new rules on climate change.
Generation Recession
By Lizzy Ratner, The Nation, November 20, 2009
Young people have lost 2.5 million jobs to the crisis, making them the hardest-hit age group. Here's how some youth are coping.
Extra-Ordinary Iran
By Zoneil Maharaj, WireTap, November 18, 2009
Intersection for the Arts' "One Day" exhibit counters misconceptions and celebrates everyday life in the Islamic Republic.
(Video) Disturbing the Universe
November 17, 2009
From the Freedom Riders to Wounded Knee, William Kunstler was one of the most controversial attorneys of his era.
Big Picture: A Better School Model?
By Sarah M. Fine, WireTap, November 16, 2009
The Big Picture Learning Company structures high schools around the belief that kids learn best when they are doing what they love. In the world of American public education, this is nothing short of radical.
K Chronicles: Little Victories, Wi-Fi and Ribs
By Keith Knight, WireTap, November 13, 2009
Need a does of good news? K Chronicles celebrates "life's little victories."
Colleges Fight to Get and Keep Black Males
By Eboni Farmer, New America Media, November 13, 2009
Nationwide college and university initiatives aim to keep African American men enrolled and graduating.
One Nation Under a Groove
By Geoffrey Dobbins, WireTap, November 11, 2009
Funk musician and Democratic campaigner Marvin Hawkins discusses the connections between his careers in music and politics.
(Video) Aoki
November 10, 2009
Two young filmmakers chronicle the life of founding Black Panther Party member Richard Aoki.
(Video) Cipher
Post Bourgie, November 10, 2009
Thought Mos Def, Black Thought and Eminem were out of the game? Think again.
The Revolution Will Be Blogged
By Alexis Pauline Gumbs, WireTap, November 9, 2009
Op-Ed: In the Radical Women of Color Blogosphere, connection is about survival, not career boosting.
(Video) The Parent Trap
November 6, 2009
How to hide your sexual orientation from your parents.
The Obama Generation, Revisited
By Elizabeth Mendez Berry, The Nation, November 6, 2009
Former Obama youth vote organizers continue to make an impact in their communities.
Class Dismissed: The Teacher Shortage
By Antonio Ramirez, WireTap, November 4, 2009
Retirement and turnover are drying up the pools of U.S. primary and high school educators at an alarming rate.
(Video) Life is Living
Life is Living, November 3, 2009
Activists and artists use hip-hop, culture and faith to promote sustainable communities.
(Video) Torn Apart
ColorLines, November 2, 2009
Harsh immigration policies are tearing apart families of color.
(Video) Richmond High Responds to Gang Rape
YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia, October 30, 2009
Community calls for healing in the aftermath of brutal attack.
Fighting for Equality
By Adam Waxman, WireTap, October 30, 2009
In the wake of President Obama's historic speech at the Human Rights Campaign, Rhodes Perry discusses how activists are working to ensure LGBT equality.
Helping the Rich
By Pete Redington, WireTap, October 28, 2009
Opinion: Resource Generation works with wealthy progressive youth to help translate cash into positive social change.
(Video) Soul Food Junkies
Bhurt.com, October 27, 2009
Byron Hurt investigates the love and pain of Soul Food.