“With teens, there is a level of validation. For example, if they don’t get a certain amount of likes on a post, they delete it. But social media shows you only what the person wants you to see so you can’t compare yourself to their ideal image that they have created. That’s just one version of themselves.” — Teyonna Ridgeway, social media specialist Read on
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So, of course Atlanta has a lot of hip-hop musicians. But what about the other Atlanta musicians, those who aren’t following the hip-hop mainstream of their native city? Do indie guitarists or R&B singers have a more difficult time than a rapper or hip hop producer? Read on
Abortion is a big argument in the United States today. On May 7, Georgia governor Brian Kemp signed the fetal heartbeat bill, which means you can not have an abortion… Read on
"Implementing small changes you will stick to will have a more considerable effect than more enthusiastic changes that you can’t keep up with (or don’t fit with your lifestyle)," writes VOX ATL staff member Sophie James. Read on
Week one of session one of VOX Media Cafe, VOX ATL's summer program for teens, was all about getting a feel for the foundations of journalism. Read on
A team of VOX ATL reporters took to the streets of Atlanta to ask teens and other young people if they thought some companies are creating PRIDE products just for monetary gain. Read on
