Eliminating Period Poverty Together
Many people living on the streets and facing poverty, in general, are forced to choose between necessary menstrual hygiene commodities and food because the products are overpriced.
VOX Trot: Sunburn
A Note From The Cartoonist: I can’t decide if the sun would make a good artist or a bad artist. On the one hand, it’s a big part in making beautiful scenes like rainbows and sunrise. On the other hand, from its perspective it wouldn’t be able to see any shadows. They’d all be blocked […]
Making Change in a Changing World with Logan Zinman Gerber
“Participating in the fellowships enabled me to make some of my closest Jewish friends from across the country and channel my passion for social change into real action,” writes JumpSpark Strong Woman Fellow Sarah Dowling.
VOX Teen Poetry: Getting Ready
Jump out of the shower Grab an outfit Face the mirror then start No fighting No strong opinions No thoughts No me Silence Keep quiet Don’t wanna be another angry black girl Soft voice high giggle No aggression Say it again no aggression I keep practicing I’m almost ready I do my hair Grab a […]
Six Things Teens Can Use to Help Grow and Maintain Their Network
As teenagers are going through their high school career, it is important that they learn how to grow and maintain their networks.
VOX Trot: The Magician
A Note From The Cartoonist: A magician never reveals his secrets (or lack thereof)…
Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Driver’s License’ is the Perfect Shoulder To Cry On Song
Olivia Rodrigo, best known for her role on Disney+’s “High School Musical: The Series” took a personal experience and allows it to speak for itself.
VOX Trot: Science!
A Note From The Cartoonist: Science lesson: Binomial Nomenclature is the system for classifying organisms. If you break down the word the meaning becomes clear. Bi means 2, nominal comes from the Latin for part, Nomen is name, and Clature is system. Two part naming system.
Poetry: ‘Nice Neighbors’
Neighbors, neighbors, Thank you for all your generous favors. When we were moving, There were a lot of unknowns, But you accepted us And welcomed us into your homes. This is a metaphor, of course. A raincheck for after the virus loses its force Conversations by mailboxes reinforce Our sense of connection, a daily resource. […]
VOX Teen Poetry: High Tide
We stood together, overlooking the water Trusting you I jumped in with both feet Unafraid to be sucked in by the whirlpool that was your promises Excited to be moved by the current that was your laugh And letting the riptide that was your smile pull me in You attached an anchor to my heart […]
