VOX BUBBLE: Atlanta Teens Reflect on the Advice They Wish They Had Taken [PODCAST]
In this episode, Skye hosts several teens from all over metro Atlanta to talk about that one piece of advice they wish they had listened to. Syncere, Joselyn, William, Reign, Rhegan, Eden, Marsellis, India, Gabriel, and Amishi get real about school stress, fake friends, staying humble, stepping up as leaders, and figuring out what’s next […]
Are Happy Meal Toys Manipulative? [VIDEO]
Are Happy Meal toys just fun collectibles, or are they a subtle way to influence kids? In this video, VOX Investigates Fact-Checker, Erian Stokley, explores the marketing tactics behind kids’ meal toys, focusing on McDonald’s Happy Meals. The video includes an interview with Halie Irving and features poll responses from Zariyah Rush, Miles Jackson, and […]
SKYE Gallery Showcase Highlights Teen Voices on Identity, Wellness and Growth [PHOTOS]
Students from several Atlanta Public Schools involved in SKYE (Skills, Knowledge, and Youth Empowerment) programming expressed a desire to showcase their self-expression through art in a gallery setting. That vision came to life in March with an in-person exhibition at the Black Art in America Gallery in East Point, GA — a powerful celebration of […]
VOX 5: Oscar-Nominated Movies Shot in Georgia
In recent years, Atlanta has emerged as a central hub for film and television. With its mix of city streets, natural landscapes, and high-tech studios, Atlanta has helped bring some legendary films to life, many of which have been nominated for or won Oscars. Here are five incredible movies that prove ATL, and the whole […]
How to Improve Your Mental Health [VIDEO]
VOX ATL dives into the world of teen mental health at the National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Teen Health Summit! In this video, we explore the real challenges today’s teens are facing — including anxiety, stress, and the pressures of social media. You’ll hear directly from teens as they open up about their experiences […]
Journalists are in Trump’s Way
Americans are more divided than ever on which news sources and journalists to trust, and with so much misinformation out there, it’s getting harder to know what’s true. When a president labels outlets like CNN and MSNBC “corrupt” and their work “illegal,” like President Trump did in a speech at the U.S. Department of Justice […]
The Non-White Alt-Right
A 17-year-old Black teen, Solomon Henderson, reportedly committed the Antioch High School shooting before ending his own life. In his manifesto, he expresses, “I was so miserable. I wanted to kill myself. I just couldn’t take it anymore. I am a worthless subhuman.” He goes further, “Only the mentally ill will praise me after my […]
Uncle TikTok Wants You!
Social media apps like TikTok are trying to persuade young people to enlist in the military. As social media progressively influences our everyday lives, the U.S. Army is utilizing these apps to increase recruitment efforts, phasing out its renowned oil-painted posters for TikTok trends. According to Search Logistics, TikTok, originally branded Musical.ly until 2018, has […]
Trump’s Executive Orders Harm Queer Teens
President Trump has signed over 100 executive orders (EOs) in the first four months of his presidency. His EOs have touched every corner of his party’s agenda as a new wave of alt-right republicanism becomes mainstream. The directives in these orders include freezing all new refugees to the U.S., rolling out mass deportations, limiting federal […]
Pretty in Propaganda [PHOTO ESSAY]
Data analysts have been decoding the “pink tax,” as it’s aptly named. Its cost disparities have affected countless female consumers. In 2015, the NYC Consumer and Worker Protection Agency studied the cost difference between women’s and men’s products. They concluded that, on average, “women’s products cost 7 percent more than similar products for men.” Additionally, […]
