Here’s something that may suprise some and cause many to reconsider how they perceive black youth. According to a recent study by the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, black youth are more politically-involved than their white counterparts.

According to the study, African American young people are “most likely to vote regularly, belong to groups involved with politics, donate money to candidates or parties, display buttons or signs, canvass and contact the broadcast media or print media.”

The study also said Black people between the ages of 15-25 were most likely to raise money for a charity, tying with Asian Americans.

“Consistent with previous research, African Americans are generally the most politically engaged racial/ethnic group,” the study said.

The Maryland-based organization compiled information from telephone and email surveys done earlier this year with 1,700 young people ages 15-25.

The study’s results departs from other studies that conclude Black youth are more prone to wind up in the justice system, be killed by a peer, become pregnant or contract a sexually-transmitted disease.

Well, this certainly flies in the face of what some would term as “conventional wisdom” when it comes to young black people. Man, it sure is good to have some positive news reported about black kids for a change! I hope some other media outlets take notice.

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