Spotlighting stories about the brightest youth and young adults in America and throughout the Diaspora.

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Young, Black and Gifted - Cleveland Youth Excel in Poetry

Michael Perry and Kamaria Williams refuse to choose because they excel at both in Cleveland Scores, a nonprofit organization that provides after-school programs in sports and creative writing for the Cleveland School District. Read more from The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Young, Black and Gifted: Ugandan Girl Excels in Arts Despite Hardships

NAKAZZI is a 13-year-old student at the Uganda School for the Deaf in Ntinda.Even with the hearing problem and poor sight, Nakazzi has a special talent. Read more from Allafrica.com.

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Young, Black and Gifted: Rutgers Team Captain Excels in Academics, Music

Rutgers University junior guard Essence Carson is star on and off the court. She is an honor student and plays 3 instruments. Read more from the Home News Tribune.