black youth
After Urban Prep, college-bound Austin students look to future
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Three recent Urban Prep graduates share their college plans and hopes for the future.
AFSP
With suicide increasing among Blacks, help is available
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Nearly 45,000 Americans died by suicide last year – far more than were killed in car crashes or murdered. Mental health advocates urge everyone to pay attention to how their friends and loved ones are doing. Help is available from a variety of groups and by calling (800) 273-8255.
Opinion
Wearing my hoodie has a different meaning and consequence
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In the wake of Trayvon Martin’s killing, columnist John W. Fountain III writes about the crisis faced by young black men in America.
Opinion
The generation of Brenda’s babies
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Columnist John Fountain writes about teenage pregnancy, personal accountability and the need for better parenting.
Opinion
Midterm elections show just how far we have to go
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Find out what AustinTalks commentator John W. Fountain III plans to do when he steps into the voting booth Tuesday.