Young, Gifted and Black - Woman May Be Next U.S. Tennis Star

Shenay Perry, 22, has achieved more than any other U.S. player, male or female this year at Wimbeldon. Read more from The Washington Post.

Young, Gifted and Black - Teens Showcase Skills as Radio Journalists

Check out a few reports at youthradio.org.Brandon in Oakland talks about his spritual growth and Bianca talks about preparing for college. Click here for more.

Young, Gifted and Black - New York Teen Explores Self-Esteem, Color Issues in Film

Kiri Davis, 16, Urban Academy wanted to make a film that explored the standards of beauty imposed on today's black girls. Watch the film.

Young, Gifted and Black - Charlotte Boy Invited to Join Elite Team of Race Car Drivers

Almost any aspiring race-car driver would dream of signing a contract with one of NASCAR's elite teams. So, when a Roush Racing representative approached Darrell Wallace Jr. of Concord at Lowe's Motor Speedway about joining its team of drivers, the Summer Shootout Series Legends Car driver said, he was "in awe." What may be just as awe-inspiring is Darrell's age. He's 12. Read more from The Charlotte Observer.

Young, Gifted and Black - Swim Programs Empower Youth In and Out of Water

James Rogers, who runs the Awesome Girls Mentoring program in New Orleans, said his center was spared during Hurricane Katrina, which set off flooding of the city, with some residents drowning.The year-round program is for at-risk girls, many of whom live in the inner city. The program includes girls age 11-19 years old, a majority of whom are black. Rogers said half the girls who enter the program cannot swim, but they all learn by the end of the summer. Read more from The Associated Press.

Young, Gifted and Black - Maine Teen Nominated as Unsung Hero

Charmaine has been a blessing to everyone she encounters. From an early age she enjoyed helping people even if just to bring a smile to their face. She started out volunteering at a local nursing home in the 6th grade, she spent time talking, reading, playing games, painting finger nails, and more with the residents. Read more from MaineToday.com.

Young, Gifted and Black - Louisiana Athlete Takes a Stand Against Flag

Behind closed doors Rahim Alem Alem, a 19-year-old defensive end, speaks of issues lost on many college students -- let alone scholarship athletes -- quoting W.E.B. DuBois' concept of the Talented Tenth beneath posters of Malcolm X and Che Guevara. Read more about him from The Times-Picayune.

Young, Gifted and Black - Louisiana Teen Develops Leadership Skills Through Volunteerism

Jeremeka Bradley may wear a crown as she represents Louisiana at the upcoming Miss America's Outstanding Teen program in Orlando, Fla., but the Bossier City native had no qualms about going crabbing on Salt Bayou, helping build an East St. Tammany Habitat home and staying in a Federal Emergency Management Agency trailer during a recent visit to Slidell. Read more from The Times-Picayune (New Orleans).

Young, Gifted and Black - Tallahassee Man Praises God With Drums

Some people spend decades finding their calling. But at 17, Christopher Whitehead has already found his. It's praising God through music. Read more from The Tallahasse Democrat.

Young, Gifted and Black - Florida Woman Crowned First Miss Teen African-American

Kehsi Iman Wilson of St. Petersburg, Florida was was recently crowned Miss Teen African American. Find out more about her from Blacknews.com.