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 …
4-H Youth Development
4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.
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 …
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, …
4 Young Black Activists You Should Know
As Black history month comes to a close, I wanted to leave you with 4 Black activists doing work …
Reflecting + Youth Poetry Spotlight: 'speak Up, Speak Out!'
It has been almost a full year since the blog and podcast launched, and I am continually amazed by …
Black Jewels
by Je’wel Lucas Je’wel Lucas is a 20 year old visual artist who creates art to inspire and encourage others. …
5 Tips for Having Divisive Conversations
In our latest episode, “Mic Drop: Divisive Conversations,” Cyrus Rad talks about his program ‘Civic Conversations’ which encourages people …
Student Art Spaces
Activism is all about making one’s voice heard and a picture tells a thousand words. Art has always been …
Mentoring Smarter, Not Harder
Written by: Kendra Dowen Mentoring has been a social phenomenon since the 70s, attracting more and more attention as the …
Puerto Rico, Youth, & the Power of Protest
Written by: Maru Gonzalez, Sam Chan, Nyawira Nyota, & Luke Shealy Note: This piece was originally published on Latino Rebels …
Eating Disorders: Q&A With a Young Activist
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness and affect millions of people across the United …
Children Can Influence Their Parents' Perspectives on Climate Change: A Conversation With Dr. Danielle Lawson
As the impact of climate change becomes more apparent, there is an increasing urgency — particularly among young people …
Butterfly Effect Migration
This blog post was written and submitted by two activists Lily and Kaia. They are 10 and 11 years …
Nurturing Youth Climate Activism: Advice for Parents & Caregivers
Co-authored by Kendra Dowen The youth-led Global Climate Strike — the culmination of thirteen months of weekly school climate protests — propelled …
A Culture of Conversation
We believe in the power of conversation and stories. They have the power to shift perspectives and help us …
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