What Is Your Vision for a Racially Just Future?
Cries for justice echo across our nation. People of all ages, creeds, and racial backgrounds are demanding needed change. …
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Ask an Expert Feature to Be Retired
On November 2, 2020, NC State Extension will retire the Ask an Expert service that has been offered on …
Meaningful Conversations About Race and Experience
As the summer of 2020 comes to a close, our country’s awareness of systemic racial injustice has grown significantly. …
Truths of Leadership Learned From 10-Year-Olds
Effective leadership, like effective activism, requires being intentional about one’s action so that a group can achieve a greater …
Innovation as Activism
As we continue to discuss, there are so many forms of activism. Business and innovation can also be an …
A Webinar for Educators and Community Leaders Featuring #PTMY
#PassTheMicYouth has partnered with the Literacy and Community Initiative to produce a webinar titled “Activating Youth Voices: Promoting Activism …
Give Them Flowers While They’re Here
By Nyawira Nyota Thinking on the life and work of John Lewis and C.T. Vivian after their passing, …
Youth Activism in the Public Eye
A little over a year ago youth activist Greta Thunberg became a household name synonymous with climate change. She …
Liberation & Juneteenth - Art Activism Challenge Recap
It is no understatement to say that the past couple of months have witnessed the emergence of a powerful …
Teaching for Social Justice Amidst a Pandemic
As Coronavirus cases continue to rise nationwide, many K-12 school districts are planning for a fall return that is …
Juneteenth Art Activism Challenge
From the Civil Rights Movement to Black Lives Matter, Black young people have always been on the frontlines of …
Pledge to Distance: One Teen's Art for Awareness
Public health officials are continuing to urge citizens to remain 6 feet apart from others whenever possible. Over the …
How Authentic Living Changed My Life
Living authentically is all about being true to who we are in all the situations that life throws at …
Climate Justice Activists Address Environmental Racism
Environmental racism is the concept of discrimination in environmental policy that disproportionately affects ethnic minorities. This piece comes from …
Isolation Activism Art Showcase
Isolation Activism Art Showcase Several weeks ago, #PassTheMicYouth challenged young activists to create art during this time of isolation. The …
Breaking Book Barriers: Inequality in Standardized Testing
Standardized tests like AP exams, the SAT, and the ACT are no doubt extremely important. They help colleges and …
Paper Bridges: Immigrant Students Write Letters to Orphans
Sending words, pictures and kind thoughts to others helps to strengthen community and encourage hope for the future. This …
Isolation Activism Art Challenge
Isolation Activism Art Challenge There is a long history of art as a tool for activism and social change. It’s …
Tips From Youth for Maintaining Mental Health During Isolation
Tips From Youth For Maintaining Mental Health During Pandemic It is a nerve-wracking time right now. Everything seems to be …
Everyday Mental Health Activism: College Edition
Taking care of one’s own mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. However, …