Young, Black and Gifted - Meet S.C.'s Joshua Stroman

Joshua Stroman is a powerful example of the power of hope, determination and education in America. He's being profile on BarackTV as a part of the Obama08 campaign. Watch the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viWvWMAuSzk

Young, Black and Gifted - the Martin Luther King Jr. Dream Mural Project

See the creativity of the young people during this project, a one-day effort of 100 students to recognize the contributions of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Young, Black and Gifted - Maliawan Man Creates New Source for Energy in Village

When he was just 14 years old, Malawian inventor William Kamkwamba built his family an electricity-generating windmill from spare parts, working from rough plans he found in a library book. In conversation with TED Curator Chris Anderson, Kamkwamba, now 19, tells a moving story of ingenuity and adaptation, and shares his dreams for the future. Watch the video.

Young, Black and Gifted - Obama Wins in Iowa

Democrat Barack Obama has put to rest the question of whether a black presidential candidate can win in white America. His victory in 95 percent white Iowa proved that he could appeal across racial lines. Winning in Iowa is not winning the nomination, but is very significant," Democratic consultant Jamal Simmons said. "Tonight Barack Obama has made it more true that every black child in America can do whatever they want to if they work hard for it — really." Read more from The Associated Press.

Young, Black and Gifted - Baltimore Woman's Cleaning Business Gives Youth Positive Alternatives

"Empowering Baltimore's Youth for a Brighter Tomorrow" is the motto of Erica McCullough’s company, Living Legacy Development, LLC, and that’s what McCullough said her company does. Aside from cleaning offices and homes, McCullough said, her company shows young people that there are alternatives to selling drugs and hanging out in the streets. Read more from the Afro.