America, Y’all Not Done Yet?: On Kyle Rittenhouse and White Supremacy In A Corrupt Nation [ESSAY]
I pledge allegiance to their flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all white men in America who hold the gun to my brothers and sisters in a nation that lays at the premise of inequality, but wears the mask of freedom. Nina Simone once said, […]
From ‘Degrassi’ to ‘Euphoria’: The Idealized Youth of Coming of Age Media
Growing up, that one thing that we look forward to is “teenagehood,” especially hitting the milestone age of 16. Imagining getting my first kiss from my first love. Going to amazing high school parties and dancing the night away with my friends. Having those outright thriller adventures with my best friends at the latest hours of the night. Not […]
Nearly One Year Into His Term, President Biden Has America Seeing Red and Feeling Blue
When it is no longer just the opposing party that feels the President is letting them down, but also his should-be-supporters, one must wonder if America can ever thrive under such conditions.
BGCA “Creates Connect” Podcast EP. 1: Social Emotional Learning & Healing-Centered Practices [AUDIO]
In this episode of “Creates Connect,” we’re discussing Social Emotional Learning and sharing trauma-informed practices in the BGC Movement.
VOXCast: How Did The Shift To Virtual Learning Impact Teen Mental Health?
In this episode of the VOXCast Anjali, Prince, Sanjna and Kit continue their discussion on mental health, this time focusing on how the shift from in class to virtual learning during the pandemic changed their (and other teens’) lives.
#VOXVAX: COVID Vaccine Myths vs Facts [VIDEO]
Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available for teens as well as adults, young people have questions. As a part of VOX ATL ongoing #VOXVAX coverage, teen staff member Anjali delivers some info and myth busters about the COVID-19 vaccine.
How I Learned to Deal With Loneliness
Loneliness- sadness because one has no company. All my life, romantic relationships have surrounded me. From my parents who have been married for sixteen years, to my friends who have been in relationships since they were twelve years old, love has been all around me. I’ve always been told that, someday, I’ll get to experience […]
Justice Seekers EP. 7: The Importance Of Youth Mental Health
On this week’s episode, A’Marie and Sanjna have a detailed conversation about the importance of mental health for all students and why public schools need to be held accountable for offering services. Stream this week’s episode to learn about mental health is respect to academic validation, adolescent health, and overall youth behavior. Listen to previous […]
VOX 5: How Teens Can Stay Politically Active
Here are five ways that you can get more involved in your community through political and civic engagement.
‘Will I Be Next?’: The Aftermath of the Oxford High Shooting [Opinion]
School is many kids’ safe haven from home. Now, home is now their safe haven from school. Gen Z only knows the possibility of death and shootings at school.
