My school informed me I wasn’t going to deliver the speech I wrote. Instead, I was handed a salutatorian speech they wrote. I had to speak about birches and oak trees in an analogy about how to stay strong and bend when appropriate. Read on
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The one thing that almost all filmmakers, young or old, can benefit from is being inspired by other movies. Whether it’s the story behind the making of that film or the lessons and themes it teaches, movies can inspire us in many ways. Read on
On June 9, VOX hosted a unique event sponsored by Atlanta’s Adolescent Services Network with the purpose of creating conversation about what teens want to see in programs built for them. A group of five six teens were on a panel: Zach Schaefer from GLSEN, Jahleelah Shaheed from VOX, Kalenza Robinson from Center for Black Women’s Wellness,… Read on
Atlanta teens speak up about how they handle aggression, in the wake of the televised Draymond Green suspension during the NBA Finals. Read on
The VOX Investigates team put together this list of Atlanta-area resources and national hotlines for teens who want to prevent violence in relationships or to get help. (These resources are presented in alphabetical order. VOX reported on the details but doesn’t endorse or evaluate these resources.) From Pain To Purpose, Inc., offers motivational speakers, panelists, workshops, film… Read on
Now that we’re in the midst of prom season, promposals have been spreading like wildfire. There are so many options when you hear those seven unbelievable words: “Will You Go To Prom With Me?” If you ever don’t know exactly how to respond to a promposal, Liz and Prentiss from DeKalb School of the Arts… Read on
