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After running away and going into foster care, Daniel is determined to repair his relationship with his mother. (full text)
When a fellow resident ages out into homelessness, Michael resolves to make a plan for himself. (full text)
Juelz finds acceptance and support in his new foster family, which helps improve his self-esteem. (full text)
When Antwaun returns to Harlem after living in a safer, more middle class neighborhood in Queens, he realizes how far he's traveled from his roots. (full text)
Antwaun becomes dependent on drinking and smoking weed to deal with painful emotions, but gradually finds ways to deal with life without being high. (full text)
For a long time Antwaun had too much pride to ask for help, but when he reaches out to his brother during a crisis in his life, he realizes the importance of opening up to others. (full text)
The writer has a one-night stand with a girl at a party. Months later, the girl tells him he is the father of her soon-to-be-born baby. (full text)
Jonathan keeps his opera singing a secret from his friends, for fear he won’t be thought of as “manly.” (full text)
Xavier is prejudiced against homosexuals and therefore terrified when he finds himself attracted to men. (full text)
It doesn’t matter what the guys around his way have to say—Damon’s going to wait until he’s married. (full text)
Transferring from a large, impersonal high school to a small, supportive one is the key to Troy’s success. (full text)
Reflecting on the mistakes of his childhood friends, Ferentz is determined to do something more with his life. (full text)
Steven is disturbed by his older sister's abusive relationship and reflects on how the violence in his community affects him. He interviews two psychologists to find out how to develop healthier relationships. (full text)
Desmin is inspired by the biography of the late Stanley "Tookie" Williams, executed for murdering a family. Desmin is fascinated by Tookie's gang past yet he also hopes to renounce violence and fly straight like Tookie did on death row. (full text)
In this interview, activist Christopher Watson explains how males should be held accountable for preventing dating and sexual violence.
When Michael finds out his girlfriend Erica is pregnant, he's both surprised and scared. He asks his father for advice, accompanies Erica to prenatal classes, and gains the courage to find work, reconnect with family, and become the role model he needs to be.
Divine—who is gay—wonders if the rude comments will stop if he gives up wearing tight jeans and bright clothes.
Jordan flourishes at a community college, which he once looked down on as only a fall-back option.
David tries to gather the courage to speak up during discussions about politics and sports in his barbershop.
As a teen, the male writer becomes obsessed with shedding pounds and resorts to anorexia and bulimia.
Mistreated at home, Derrick finds the companionship he craves in the rough life of the streets.
What’s the best way to get abusers to change? Two different approaches. h
As a white boy in a black neighborhood, Fred had to “act ghetto” to fit in. But now that he’s growing up, he wants to change his ways.
As a shy boy without a clue, Juelz is unsure if he’ll ever be able to approach girls.
The film Brokeback Mountain confirms David’s beliefs about homosexuality.
Rosheed, whose dad is a womanizer, is cynical and cautious about relationships—until he meets someone special.
The POPS Program in Harlem helps young African-American and Latino fathers to reunite and connect with their children.
When Christian falls in loves, he learns that a serious relationship is much more satisfying than playing around.
The writer starts having sex before he’s ready, and ends up having performance problems in bed.
People often mistake Marcario and his dad for friends rather than father and son, but they're not really mistaken: the two share many interests and value their time together.
When Tyrone witnesses an older man being disrespected by a youth, it prompts him to analyze why teens act in negative ways.
Stephen gets a sense of community, love, and guidance from his church that he doesn't get anywhere else. The sermons are uplifting, with 90% of them hitting a spot "where you are now, have been, or are on your way to."
Curtis views his parents’ rules as a blessing that helps him avoid peer pressure.
With his fourth therapist, Norman finally finds someone he can open up to.
When Sharif ends up at a group home full of gay teens, he becomes more tolerant.
Sharif gives advice to teens on how to successfully look for work. He shares tips on seasonal employment opportunities, filling out applications, networking, and handling interview questions. He shows how a positive attitude and persistence helped him land a retail sales position.
Jamal attends a guys-only summer camp with kids from Utah and Norway.
Ferentz finds that college has given him the chance to reinvent himself.
Troy enters college with great expectations, but ends up dropping out.
Troy wants to be close to his father, but keeps getting let down.
Troy feels intimidated by a girl who approaches him and “takes control” on the street.
Some teen fathers, including the writer’s friend Daquan, are doing the right thing.
Nancy interviews young men to find out their rationale for harassing women in the street.
In hardcore, violent rap music, Slade sees an art form that may go overboard at times, but one that captures the anger of the oppressed and powerless.
Chris spends months preparing for his bar mitzvah and almost dies of stage fright when the big day arrives.
Julio is shocked when he becomes a father at 16, but he quickly devotes himself to his young son.
The author presents a less-than-convincing argument for why he needs to carry a gun, and acknowledges, somewhat insincerely, that having a gun can get you into trouble.
Sexual harassment in school is common but underreported, according to teens at Girls for Gender Equity. (full text)
Two teens take take on the battle of the sexes after attending a talk by the author of the provocatively-titled book, Man Down: Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt That Women Are Better Cops, Drivers, Gamblers, Spies, World Leaders, Beer Tasters, Hedge Fund Managers, and Just About Everything Else (full text)
Antwaun profiles one young man who, in the face of tremendous obstacles, is taking responsibility for his son.
Quiet, shy Danny is tired of his friends' flirting techniques and feels clueless about approaching girls. So he buys a book, "101 Ways to Flirt," and the tips enable him to get over his anxiety and make a fool of himself.
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