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White House and Department Of Labor Announce $21 Million for Summer and Year-Round Jobs For Young Americans And Launch Of 16 Summer Impact

“Access to a job in the summer and beyond can make all the difference to a young person – especially those who don’t have access to many resources and opportunities.” – President Barack Obama A young person’s first job brings more than just a steady paycheck – the experience teaches young people life and work […]

Students Complete HBCU Green Fund’s Fellowship Primed for Growing Opportunities in Clean Energy

Black Youth Vote Decreasing Despite Increase in Protests and Activism

By Vanessa Williams and Scott Clement, (Washington Post) – The generation of African Americans pushing criminal-justice issues and institutional racism to the forefront of the presidential election had little effect at the ballot box during this primary season, according to an analysis of exit polling across 25 states. African Americans account for a larger share […]

Vice President Harris Lays Out a Bold Vision and Pledges Unity in White House Ellipse Speech

Hip Hop Caucus Launches Respect My Vote! Non-Partisan Campaign to Mobilize Young Voters in the 2016 General Election

Washington, DC – The Hip Hop Caucus, a national non-profit that makes change happen by empowering the Hip Hop community to participate in the civic process, has launched its non-partisan voter registration and education campaign, Respect My Vote! for the 2016 general election. Charlamagne Tha God, radio personality of nationally syndicated Power 105 “Breakfast Club” […]

Vice President Harris Lays Out a Bold Vision and Pledges Unity in White House Ellipse Speech