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About #PassTheMicYouth

About #PassTheMicYouth #PassTheMicYouth is a multimedia Extension program that amplifies the voices and experiences of young people, shines a spotlight on youth-led civic and community engagement,…

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Empowering Voices: Local Youth Leading Change at TEDxYouth@ChavisWay

Written by: Diya Bhatia and Manar BouleqchaOn April 13th, 2024, a small stage awaited its young speakers. This year speakers and performers from the Triangle area in North Carolina presented on a…

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Youth Podcast Starter Kit Giveaway

Have you always wanted to launch a podcast but don't have the tools or skills to get your idea off the ground? Are you between the ages of 13 and 24? Then you've come to the right place!

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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 us. This practice can be vital to personal well-being. This youth-submitted essay is about the…

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The Power of Hope: #PassTheMicYouth Art Showcase

The Power of Hope: #PassTheMicYouth Art Showcase Several weeks ago, we challenged youth to create art during this time of isolation. The theme of the challenge was hope. Young people from all over…

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A Culture of Conversation

We believe in the power of conversation and stories. They have the power to shift perspectives and help us see issues from another person point of view. This post comes from Cyrus Rad who has worked…

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5 Youth Change-makers Who Left Their Mark on History

5 Youth Change-makers Who Left Their Mark on History Young people are the change-makers. We’ve always been at the front of new movements and to this day we’re still leading the charge! But why do we…

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The Power of Youth & Adult Partnerships

As educators, we’re often told our work makes a difference but seldom are we given the opportunity to see the long-term impact on students’ lives. Small gestures of support, words of encouragement,…

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Activism... the work that you and I are doing

Written by Sam Chan, Nyawira Nyota, and Luke Shealy Activism. It’s not just the work that people like Angela Davis, Malala, and Parkland students, are doing. Activism is making people aware of an…

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The Origins of #PassTheMicYouth

Though #PassTheMicYouth officially launched in 2019, the idea took root during the summer of 2016 when co-founders Maru Gonzalez and colleague Michael Kokozos co-authored a Huffington Post article…