Final Post

Gregory Says Bye!

This may, or may not, come as shock, but I am officially retiring YBP Guide.
It’s been a wonderful two and half years of frank discussion, interesting perspective, and wonderful insight. I’ve learned a lot about the community, our country, our readers, and our history throughout the process. From our techie-focused rants to our [...]

Fredric | April 22nd, 2009 | Continued

Affirmative Action Should Focus on Class: A Debate

Ray Suarez, of the NewsHour on PBS, will moderate an interesting panel tonight regarding the conversation of Affirmative Action. Julian Bond, John McWhorter, and a host of others will formally debate the merits of the resolution: Affirmative Action should focus on class and wealth, instead of race and ethnicity.

Should Affirmative Action Focus on Class?

Over the [...]

Fredric | April 16th, 2009 | Continued

More Blogging While Brown…About Science

A follow-up to my first Blogging While Brown…About Science is in order.

Blogging While Brown

Thanks to the great comments made here and at Jack & Jill Politics, I realized that you all were absolutely right. I’ve got to push through the discomfort, create my own air for this issue. So here I am sounding off [...]

dnlee | April 7th, 2009 | Continued

10 Easy Ways to Change the World

Ok, do I think the list below will change the world? Not exactly. I do think opening our minds to ways to improve ourselves, our relationships and communities is the beginning of changing the world. I am fairly certain we cannot change other people. Only ourselves. Our own minds. If I want to see more [...]

Garry | March 27th, 2009 | Continued

My SXSW 2009 Roundup (First Timer)

Going In
I really wasn’t sure what to expect. I was invited to speak on a panel a few weeks prior and knew with that premise came uncertainty. I didn’t have any speakers I had to see, so I anticipated that my unfocused intentions would get swept away in the white water rapid of geeky madness.
First [...]

Fredric | March 20th, 2009 | Continued

About this Site

Welcome to the Young Black Professional (YBP) Guide.
YBP Guide is a forum of multiple perspectives and advice to support the many challenges that Young Black Professionals face. Our mission is to empower African-Americans, and all people of color, with the knowledge and inspiration to foster progression and productivity in the community.
YBP Guide was started by [...]