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The articles informs about the annual Eid-ul-Fitr celebration at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building in Harlem, New York on August 20, 2012 which will feature entertainment, food and a series of prayers.

The article reports on the decision of Val Demings, chief of police in Orlando, Florida, to run for Congress in Florida's 8th Congressional District.

The article reports that young voters are more diverse racially and ethnically as well as more secular in their religious orientation, tending them toward Democratic Party affiliation and toward greater support of activist government and less social conservatism.

The article presents information regarding 17 years old student Ray Shawn Joseph. It mentions that Joseph attended an academic program Back on track which aims to help the students who are at risk of dropping out. It informs that Back on track provides guidance, tutoring and discipline to the students and prevents them to engage in any criminal activity.

The article presents information on bookstore Sister's Uptown Bookstore and Cultural Center in Washington Heights, New York.

The article profiles George Blair who served as the first African-American to be admitted to Indiana State University's military school earned doctor of philosophy (Ph..D.) degrees in economics, experimental sight and divinity.

The article provides information on the 449 L.A. SCAT (Showcase for Artists), a showcase for visual, instrumental and literary artists in Harlem, New York owned by Saundra Hamilton.

The article discusses physical and verbal bullying among African-American Kids in schools of New York.

The article informs that Malik Rhasaan, a community activist was nominated for the 2012 Hoodie Award for Best Community Leader to be held in Las Vegas from August 2-5, 2012. It discusses Hoodie Awards which honor the hard work and impact of people in urban communities. It also informs that the four nominees in a category will be announced every day till June 19, 2012.

The article offers information on the death of Michael Lembhard who was shot in Newburgh, New York by the police. It further informs that the family has demanded for an impartial prosecutor to replace Frank Phillips. It mentions that the district attorney has always favored the police as was seen in the death case of 25-year old Nathanial Cobbs.

The article reports on the growing involvement of African American women in politics. It mentions the salon discussions hosted by the Higher Arts for America all over the U.S. regarding the common issues encountered by Black women like women's reproductive rights. Moreover, the organization co-founded by Regina Eberheart, Glynda Carr, and Kimberly Peeler-Allen inspires Black women to become more involve in social, economic and political empowerment.

The article focuses on the Girl Scouts of Greater New York, a Detention Center program in New York City. It mentions that program aims at female juvenile offenders to gain the confidence and skills for their successful careers. It includes that the program conducts weekly meetings at placement centers, facilities where youths are sent to complete their sentences after their trial is over. It adds that program helps the girls on improving their communication skills.

The article focuses on a Manhattan Multicultural Summer Youth Program in Manhattan, New York aimed at fostering tolerance among young adults initiated by Mahroo Moshari, director of the program.

The article provides information on the Regarding Youth Life Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps young people to develop the skills they need to become entrepreneurs.

The article focuses on the results of Orange County, New York grand jury's investigation into the circumstances of Michael Lembhard's death, according to which the police officers responsible for the death of Lembhard will not be charged.

The article informs that readers of the newspaper New York Amsterdam News can win a 250,000 U.S. dollars grant meant for helping small businesses grow by expanding, upgrading equipment and improving a product.

Information about second annual Writers Conference held on June 9, 2012 sponsored by the Hunter College on the best way to survive in an age when traditional methods of publishing are dying is presented. Topics include advice on using tools like blogs and social media. The symposium featured several writers including Lewis Frumkes, Colson Whitehead and Beena Kamlani.

The article discusses the effects of bullying on the society in the U.S.

The article focuses on the author's view on the imprisonment of the director Roman Polanski.

In this article the author discusses the misconceptions of the Carnival Show organized by the Caribbean Student Association (CSA) at Binghamton University and thinks that its abolition is an infringement on the rights of a student organization to practice their cultural beliefs.

The author presents a perspective on citizen journalism, a new branch of journalism study.

In this article, the author offers her insights on negativity towards life.