NC cities reconsider curfews after summer teen takeovers

The real threat is not teen takeovers–it’s the story being told about Black youth

Like many of us, I’ve watched video clips of massive groups of teenagers gathering, socializing, running and fighting in downtown districts, public parks, shopping centers and waterfronts. These so-called “teen takeovers” have swept across the country, capturing scenes in cities…

NC cities reconsider curfews after summer teen takeovers

North Carolina city leaders responded to this summer’s “teen takeovers” with urgent calls for curfews and tougher enforcement as large, social-media-driven youth gatherings strained police departments and raised public safety concerns.