May 23, 2013

Meagan Good Talks Faith with Young Girls & Boyfriend’s Proposal

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*Shortly after confirming that she said yes to the preacher, actress Meagan Good decided that it’s time for her to keep it 100 with the youth and talk about her faith a little more openly. The actress, currently starring in “Think Like A Man,”  recently told the Fearless Girls Club, she encouraged young girls, especially [...]




Deadly Choking Game Becoming Prevalent Among Black Teens

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*There has been numerous reports over the last 30 years about something called autoerotic asphyxiation–the sexual practice of choking your partner while having sex with them until they pass out–which is supposed to cause a euphoric sexual experience. Oprah was the first to bring mass attention to this act on her show during the late [...]




Dwayne Wade’s Nephew Shot in Chicago Among 12 Others; Two Dead

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*In the midst of an increase of violence in Chicago, Dwayne Wade’s nephew along with 12 others was shot Thursday. Two victims were left dead. (Are you a fan of EURweb? Like us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter.) Wade’s nephew was one of six males shot at a store on Chicago’s South Side [...]




Youth Publicizing Crimes on YouTube is National Epidemic

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*Media outlets of all kinds are talking about the worldwide distribution of various crimes committed by the youth of America. A lot of the people in the YouTube videos have been arrested and detained. The crimes range from beat downs to armed robbery. What is the fascination with walking the line of adventures and arrests? [...]




Tamala Jones on Brain Aneurysm: Urges Youth to Take Care of Health

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*In our youth, we believe we are just about invincible, thinking our health is not a priority. But actress Tamala Jones got a wake up call at the age of 23 when she survived a ruptured brain aneurysm. Fourteen years later, she’s making it her mission to educate young people about the importance of good [...]




Why the Youth are Losing Interest in the Church

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*Overprotective. Shallow. Repressive. These are all words some Christian youth have used to describe their faith experience, says CBN.com. That perception undoubtedly explains why recent studies show more than half of all Christian teens and 20-somethings are distancing themselves from today’s Church. The Barna group, a nonpartisan research company, has found that almost 60 percent [...]




The Journal of Steffanie Rivers: Strength In Numbers

*If you ever thought youth of today have lost the ability to goal-set, organize and carry out a plan you don’t have to look any further than the flash mobs that have been creating havock across the country. What started out as choreographed group dance in public places has turned into thugs gone wild robbing [...]




Youth Stand Against Explicit Rap Lyrics

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*In the Houston area, the ”Youth Can Lead” movement that began last month will continue to try and motivate teens to rebel against explicit rap music played on the radio at this Saturday’s ”Real Talk Teen Conference“ in Missouri City, Texas. Pastor Craig D. Hayes organized the effort in partnership with his Crossing Point Christian Church and Hightower High [...]




Why Young People Leave the Church

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*Drew Dyck, editorial manager of the ministry team at Christianity Today International, spoke with The Christian Post this week about his recent book, Generation Ex-Christian. Dyck shared about the behind-the-scenes work required to write the book and which category of ex-Christian he thinks is the hardest to bring back to the faith. The following are [...]




Youth Compete in Bible Knowledge Competition

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*On Thursdays, the second floor of the Charlotte Westin is turned into a village for young people, who named the halls after prominent bishops in the church. The Bible Bowl, which required a literal interpretation of Scriptures and knowledge of COGIC bishops past and present, played out near Bishop Woodard Drive. Running the Bowl, as [...]




Video: Oakland Gets First Female Mayor … How She ‘Rapped’ It Up

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*Oakland, Ca., has really made a serious mark in their city’s history.  They finally decided to do the right thing and elect a woman for the first time in the city’s history. The change will probably be a breath of fresh air for the city. Her ad campaign certainly suggested that she’s definitely on the [...]




Tavis Smiley Brings Youth Together for Leadership Institute

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*LOS ANGELES, CA — Young leaders from across the country will join Tavis Smiley, Antwone Fisher and Grammy-winning gospel artist Erica Campbell for five days of leadership training, education, community service, engagement and an opportunity to spread awareness about the prevention of youth obesity. The annual conference themed, NEVER TOO YOUNG TO CHANGE THE WORLD, [...]




Gang-Intervention Worker Tommie ‘T-Top’ Rivers Turned Grief into Motivation

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*The old friends were in their best suits, Ronald “Looney” Barron’s the color of caramel and Tommie “T-Top” Rivers’ ribbed with pinstripes, a paisley pocket square peeking out just so. It was uncanny how their lives had mirrored each other’s. They were born months apart, raised in the West Adams area. Both were good athletes, [...]




DMC Sponsors Talent Show

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*Darryl “DMC” McDaniels is motivating a new generation of youth through the arts. Over the years, the pioneering musician has worked with youth and is currently a partner with the Garden of Dreams Foundation. Each year, the non-profit hosts a talent show and this year it will take place on April 28 at the Radio [...]