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Voices of Youth: Behind the scenes on a Model D photo shoot
Nyla Davison tagged along on a Model D photo shoot that her father, Kahn Davison, was working on. She filmed a social media reel about what it took to create our story about women in Detroit leading changes in hip-hop music, interviewing the journalist and keenly observing the process.
Voices of Youth: Defining and refining our community
For the second cohort of Voices of Youth, we sat down with nearly a dozen Detroit teenagers who shared with us their thoughts on what community is and what (as "solutions-oriented journalists") they would like the world to understand about the city where they learn and love.
This Memphis nonprofit just received a financial assist from the NBA Foundation
“Our primary focus is to develop these young people at their core internally so they can achieve success externally," says Summerjoy Scott, Leader of LEAD Academy, a career development initiative from For the Kingdom in Memphis' Raleigh community.
This $85K grant will help boost literacy efforts throughout Memphis
"International Paper’s generosity over the years has helped us think bigger and has led to a 61 percent increase in youth literacy program attendance from 2021 to 2022," says Christine Weinreich.
SHS senior named Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year
Sandusky High School Samarion Newell is the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio's 2023 Youth of the Year.
Michigan’s breastfeeding networks educate parents, address disparities, advocate for parent rights
Support networks for breastfeeding parents are helping more little Michiganders get their best start in life.
Youth take the lead in fighting trauma
The youth-led, eastside Detroit organization, Detroit Heals Detroit, opened a healing hub for youth who have experienced trauma. It’s a safe environment to process the stressors young people of color face, with programming designed by youth and for youth.
Now open: Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new activity center at South City’s Foote Park
“We’re proud to boast strong alliances with our community partners, such as the BlueCross Foundation, who have strengthened our efforts to better serve our residents,” said Dexter Washington, CEO of the Memphis Housing Authority. “The resources that partners contribute, coupled with the affordable housing we provide, empower our people and communities.”
Resurrecting the arts: Caryl Crane Youth Theatre finds a new home at the Sandusky State Theatre
CCYT will settle in at the renovated Sandusky State Theatre upon its reopening.
Voices of Youth: Behind the scenes on a Model D photo shoot
Nyla Davison tagged along on a Model D photo shoot that her father, Kahn Davison, was working on. She filmed a social media reel about what it took to create our story about women in Detroit leading changes in hip-hop music, interviewing the journalist and keenly observing the process.
Voices of Youth: Defining and refining our community
For the second cohort of Voices of Youth, we sat down with nearly a dozen Detroit teenagers who shared with us their thoughts on what community is and what (as "solutions-oriented journalists") they would like the world to understand about the city where they learn and love.
This Memphis nonprofit just received a financial assist from the NBA Foundation
“Our primary focus is to develop these young people at their core internally so they can achieve success externally," says Summerjoy Scott, Leader of LEAD Academy, a career development initiative from For the Kingdom in Memphis' Raleigh community.
This $85K grant will help boost literacy efforts throughout Memphis
"International Paper’s generosity over the years has helped us think bigger and has led to a 61 percent increase in youth literacy program attendance from 2021 to 2022," says Christine Weinreich.
SHS senior named Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year
Sandusky High School Samarion Newell is the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio's 2023 Youth of the Year.
Michigan’s breastfeeding networks educate parents, address disparities, advocate for parent rights
Support networks for breastfeeding parents are helping more little Michiganders get their best start in life.
Youth take the lead in fighting trauma
The youth-led, eastside Detroit organization, Detroit Heals Detroit, opened a healing hub for youth who have experienced trauma. It’s a safe environment to process the stressors young people of color face, with programming designed by youth and for youth.
Now open: Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new activity center at South City’s Foote Park
“We’re proud to boast strong alliances with our community partners, such as the BlueCross Foundation, who have strengthened our efforts to better serve our residents,” said Dexter Washington, CEO of the Memphis Housing Authority. “The resources that partners contribute, coupled with the affordable housing we provide, empower our people and communities.”
Resurrecting the arts: Caryl Crane Youth Theatre finds a new home at the Sandusky State Theatre
CCYT will settle in at the renovated Sandusky State Theatre upon its reopening.
