Articles written by Khadijah Ali-Coleman

The New Year's Day shooting death of Oscar Grant in an Oakland BART subway station has raised countless issues regarding citizen rights and the police.

Jan 7, 2009 - Khadijah Ali-Coleman

Kwanzaa is a holiday that was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in the mid-1960's. The holiday is an ethnic holiday that celebrates family, tradition and community unity

Dec 30, 2008 - Khadijah Ali-Coleman

On Dec. 3, 2008, a judge ruled in favor of the Mattel corporation's desire to pull almost all of the popular Bratz-brand dolls off of the shelves. What does this mean?

Dec 4, 2008 - Khadijah Ali-Coleman

Youth can become resilient when they identify their root of pain and accept what has happened without lingering in the pain and negativity, ultimately acting out.

Oct 26, 2006 - Khadijah Ali-Coleman

As we teach young people to be resilient, a large part of that teaching centers around moving away from comparing one healing process and ability to recover to another

Oct 5, 2006 - Khadijah Ali-Coleman

A good youth program is one that promotes membership and belonging among its youth participants.

Sep 27, 2006 - Khadijah Ali-Coleman

It can be tricky knowing how to support a young person as they develop. Start with asking how they would like you to help.

Aug 28, 2006 - Khadijah Ali-Coleman

Youth workers and programs can utilize peer support in promoting positive youth development. Peer supporting is a two-way stream in learning and empowerment.

Aug 22, 2006 - Khadijah Ali-Coleman

Being supportive is often misconstrued as enabling and vice versa. Recognize the difference and make sure that your actions are not labeling you as an enabler.

Aug 13, 2006 - Khadijah Ali-Coleman

Youth programs provide youth with services that mirror each other in title and purpose. But, what makes a service one that young people and their families will utilize?

Aug 7, 2006 - Khadijah Ali-Coleman

Prevention is not the answer when we talk about youth development. Youth Development theory asserts that there are five necessary markers for success.

Aug 4, 2006 - Khadijah Ali-Coleman

This article introduces ways youth workers can create programming that promotes youth development.

Jul 31, 2006 - Khadijah Ali-Coleman

The Kaiser Family Foundation provides research that shows that sexual content on television may influence youth behaviors.

Jul 27, 2006 - Khadijah Ali-Coleman