‘Black and proud’ singer on why now is the moment for laws ending hair discrimination
Jessica Butler is a 21-year-old social media influencer in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Last year, her song, “Black and Proud” got more than 7 million… Read More
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For families, the negative effects of incarceration continue far beyond time served
The effects of mass incarceration in this U.S. are felt by many more people than those convicted of crimes. We explored how the criminal… Read More
Teen explains why she demonstrated over George Floyd’s death
Detroit teen Kailynn Pratt talks about the violence she faced when demonstrating over George Floyd’s death for the PBS NewsHour special “Race Matters: America… Read More
Why do we turn to humor in times of crisis?
This story was produced by Zhenwei Gao, Chloe McCarron, Trevor Smith, Hannah Kiyan, Hannad Daley, Sanzid Shamim, Kayla Magana and Marisa Johnson at Etiwanda… Read More
Why students should challenge racism and sexism in school
This story was produced by Brady Marin, Sarah Jackson, and Cole DeSoutel at Hedrick Middle School in Medford, OR. Support provided by SRL Connected… Read More
US should enact Italy’s restrictive rules on #Coronavirus, says Italian student
“The US government should follow what Italy’s doing,” says Camilla Introzzi, of Milan, Italy, an exchange student at Palo Verde Magnet High School in Tucson,… Read More
Gameheads brings diversity to the gaming industry
Gameheads provides a haven for aspiring young programmers of diverse backgrounds to get a leg up in the lucrative video game industry. Story produced… Read More
Peer-led programs help de-stigmatize teen mental health
In 2017, approximately 1 in 6 adolescents reported having suicidal thoughts. Peer-led programs like Sources of Strength help those struggling with suicidal ideation. Read More
Keep or take down?
A statue in Louisville, Kentucky built to commemorate confederate soldier, John B. Castleman, is now embroiled in controversy. Community members are asking: Keep the statue,… Read More
Teens don’t always have a reliable food source
When students noticed an unspoken need for reliable food sources, Alaina Moran decided to do something about it by establishing the share-a-meal program… Read More