Not that I expect much from them, but what's up with today's Sunday News-Gazette paper's lead "Local" stories being swamped with "local African-American girls and young women choose abstinence with the help of a non-profit" and "local African-American girls and young women choose to keep their babies and call upon the help of a non-profit" stories?"
Three of the six lead Local News stories focus on this topic.
Nearly 50% (47%) of babies are born to unmarried women in Champaign County.
The vast majority of single mothers in Champaign county are white women.
Centering on African American youth is perplexing.
http://www.newsgazette.com/
http://www.newsgazette.com/news/local/2008/10/12/some_teens_choosing_abstinence_after_provena_program
Sunday, October 12, 2008
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