Weekly Buzz: 1 in 4 teens has diabetes, NAACP endorses same-sex marriage and Constitutionality of Voting Rights Act upheld

Photograph courtesy of Time.

Welcome to our latest column, the Weekly Buzz. Every Friday we’ll round up the week’s most compelling stories about social justice, human rights, public health, and public relations. Click here to see last week's column.

Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. Teens Has Diabetes or Prediabetes [Time]
Undercount in 1940 US Census left out 1 million blacks, including tennis great Althea Gibson [The Washington Post]
North Carolina may become the first state to compensate sterilization victims who were deemed "unfit to produce offspring" [USA Today]
One In Eight Global Youths Will Be Unemployed This Year, Report Says [Huffington Post]
In Largely Symbolic Move, N.A.A.C.P. Votes to Endorse Same-Sex Marriage [The New York Times]
Dharun Ravi, the ex-Rutgers student convicted of spying on and intimidating his gay roommate, receives 30-day sentence [CNN]
Court upholds constitutionality of Voting Rights Act [USA Today]
Consumer out-of-pocket spending for child health care rose 7 percent from 2009 to 2010 [CNN]
Hal Jackson, pioneer on black radio, dies at 96 [New York Daily News]
Study: 10 Percent of Veterans Lack Health Insurance [National Journal]

Quick Minute with Gwen on American Exceptionalism & Diversity

Video: Quick Minute with Gwen on American Exceptionalism & Diversity

In this episode of "A Quick Minute with Gwen," our President Gwen McKinney takes a minute to discuss the recent census data revelation that for the first time minority births outnumber white births. Gwen argues that America's exceptionalism is directly tied to its diversity.

To watch more videos from our "A Quick Minute with Gwen" series, check out McKPR's YouTube channel.

By: Ryan Duncan
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Ryan Duncan serves as the leader in the development and execution of McKinney & Associates' social media efforts. He implements digital campaigns, targeting online media through content development and sharing.

He remains focused on the rapidly evolving world of social media to service McKinney and its clients. He also delivers integral support in managing the McKinney website, providing regular updates and analysis. Ryan is a 2006 graduate of Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communications.

McKPR launches guest blogger series, and we want you!

Calling all writers! We're excited to announce the launch of our Voice Matters Guest Bloggers Series.

McKinney & Associates was established in 1990 with a commitment to social justice that has prevailed for more than 20 years. From the beginning, McKinney has skillfully practiced public relations with a conscience for local, national and international organizations. Keeping this in mind, our posts explore everything from civil and human rights issues to public relations and social media trends. Hot topics include racial and gender inequalities, health and healthcare, small business practices, social activism, the death penalty and the criminal justice system, to name a few.

Click here to access the Voice Matters Guest Blogger Form.

Submissions should be emailed to samantha@mckpr.com.

All blog post submissions must adhere to the following guidelines to be considered for publication on mckpr.com.

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