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Hadiya Pendleton shooting: Teen fears desensitization to gun violence
Posted February 19, 2013 by Antelmo Rangel
On January 30, 2013 Hadiya Pendleton was shot when an individual jumped a fence and opened fire on her and a group of her friends. For some reason, when I heard that Hadiya was killed, the news didn’t hit me as hard as when I heard of shootings in the past. The shooting epidemic sweeping our nation makes me fear desensitization to gun violence is becoming the norm for our country.
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Obama’s Immigration Reform Goals Resonate With Undocumented Youth
Posted January 29, 2013 by Miguel Bibanco
Youth and ethnic media speak on Obama’s immigration reform goals, which could affect approximately two million children in our country.
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Internet Memes Restore Faith in Humanity
Posted January 29, 2013 by Vincent Salinas
Vlade’s “Faith In Humanity” Memecenter posts stand in contrast to typical memes. These memes show that humanity, as a whole, has integrity.
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Youth Say Race Matters in Presidential Election
Posted November 6, 2012 by The kNOw
What message would an Obama defeat send to young people of color? And what message would an Obama victory send? The common thread that emerged in responses from young people in California was clear: Race and identity in American politics still mean a great deal. And although enthusiasm for Obama’s performance as president varied by individual, nearly every young person said that a defeat would be a setback, both psychological and material, for young people of color.
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The kNOw youth travel to Sacramento to represent Boys and Men of Color
Posted August 8, 2012 by The kNOw
Today, Miguel Bibanco, Quamir Lindsay, and Kevin Shelton are at the California State Capitol. They’re representing Boys and Men of Color specifically from the Central Valley- Fresno to state legislators.
