By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr Natl Correspondent Black youth are far more likely to be arrested than their white peers and far less likely to be diverted from court following arrest. According to new Sentencing Project research, diverting youth from juvenile court involvement should be a central focus in reducing racial and ethnic ...

By Dianne Anderson Teens and youth are hitting the streets in a good way this summer honing their multimedia skills, and activating their storytelling abilities all while spotlighting what they feel are the best things going on in their own neighborhoods. “My Hood, My City” program is now reaching out for participation from Long Beach ...