Celebrating the dedication and hard work of our youth
Last summer, we held the inaugural Objective News Agency Black Youth Achievement Awards. We choose three youth that displayed academic prowess, community involvement and athletic accomplishments.
Last year’s winners received a certificate of achievement, trophy, a Hidden Colors 1 DVD, a Family Over Fame T-shirt and a gift card from Amazon.
Eligibility
This year will have the same criteria. Black youth that displayed academic prowess, community involvement and athletic accomplishments. Must display all three. It is eligible for Black youths from across North America, ages 12-17
The Del Jones War Correspondent Award
We are also proud to have an additional award this year. The Del Jones War Correspondent Award. This prestigious award is named after Philadelphia’s own Del Jones, author, speaker and hip-hop recording artist. Before passing away, Jones spent his life fighting anti-Black racism and White Supremacy. He wrote several books, including Black Holocaust and Culture Bandits 1 & 2. He is most famous for his critically acclaimed lecture, The American Ni**a Factory, and reporting in hotspots across the U.S and the Caribbean. Jones was a true African Warrior that loved his people above all else. We are proud to bestow an award holding his name, and we thank his family for graciously giving us permission.
Eligibility
The award will be given to a Black youth on the ground level, reporting Black news to the community. Special consideration may be given to those that covered the anti-Black racism rebellion. Ages 16-24.
This year’s winners will receive an exclusive Black Power Pack from us. The Power Pack will include numerous gifts to guide the youths’ road toward Black Empowerment.
Put your application in now.