I Lost My Dad To Gun Violence
When I woke up that morning, it felt like just another day. Little did I know that my life would change forever.
Journalism
Trump Tracker: Are More Teens Employed Under Trump?
The latest jobs report numbers are out–and for teens the news is: keepin’ steady.
Mixed Race
I’m not white. I’m also not not-white. So it’s fuzzy figuring out exactly what privileges I benefit from.
Eyeliner Politics: Refusing to Pass in the Age of Trump
Like many queer youth, I’ve been on the verge of tears since Trump was elected. But instead of crying, these days, I reach for a tube of liquid eyeliner.
A 17-Year-Old Made A Computer Program That Raps… But Is It Art?
Some choice RapBot lyrics: “I’ll touch every curve of your favorite author/No more wasting time, you can’t roam without Caesar/Back when Gucci was the best summer ever”
The Downside Of Looking Older
Sexual harassment starts young. It’s hard being a teenage girl who looks older than she is. #MeToo
My Mom, The College Student
My mom was 21 when she got pregnant with me. She had to grow up faster than her peers, and take on a huge responsibility. Probably 10 years too early.
Youth Radio Podcast: Healthcare
Young people are often thought of as the healthy ones, but healthcare matters to us too. Obviously!
Undocumented And Unafraid
When I was eight, I crossed the border using my cousin’s papers.