Young, Black and Gifted - New Orleans Native Appointed Chair of Jazz Studies at Northwestern University

Clarinetist, saxophonist and educator Victor L. Goines has been appointed as director of jazz studies and professor of music. Read more athttp://www.music.northwestern.edu/news/2007/pr_2007-11-27.html

Young, Black and Gifted - Student Leaders and Scholars

There are a few young, black and gifted among the 2007 Truman Scholars. Click on their names to learn about some of them. Ronald James Towns. Tiffany Lorraine Terrelle Shumate. DeCarol Alicia Davis

Young, Black and Gifted - Kanye West Interview

In memory of his mother, Dr. Donda West, (Ashe), check out this interview with Charlie Rose. It's a really in depth look at a very creative, thoughtful artist and man. Find out what Kanye fears most and how God inspires his craft and more.

Young, Black and Gifted - Chicago Researches Tackle Issues Facing Black Youth

Several members of the research team for the Black Youth Project are contributing important thoughts and ideas to answering the questions of the challenges black youth are facing in achieving goals with today's social problems. Check out the talent at http://blackyouthproject.uchicago.edu/project/researchers.shtml.

Young, Black and Gifted - Chicago Poet Shows Why She's H.O.T.T.

Poet Zakiya Williams (no relation) shares her poetic gifts with those in attendance at Trinity United Church of Christ's 2007 Youth Revival. Watch it now.

Young, Black and Gifted - SistaEntrepreneur Recieves Businessweek Honors

Ubong Attah, 23, describes herself as a serial entrepreneur. She ran a tutoring business in high school, taught herself Web design in college, then started a Web design firm her senior year called Studio10Fourteen, which she says is profitable and continues to operate. She's named one of the Top Entrepreneurs under 25 by Business Week. Read more about her.