Kalenza Robinson, 17, wrote this poem about the stigmas surrounding teen dating and overcoming them. Kalenza is a member of the L.O.F.T.Y. Crew at the Center for Black Women’s Wellness. Read on

VOX brought the mic (and pens and art supplies) to the 2016 PADV Teen Summit, giving teens a chance to speak up about dating violence and healthy relationships. Here are some of their voices. Read on

Teens created this video — and several others — as part of Re:imagine ATL, an organization brings together teens from different areas to create original music and content. Read on

Cole, from Atlanta Word Works, describes the healing process of poetry and teamwork created by and for the Brave New Voices Atlanta team. Read on

Dasia offers a poetic reflection on growing up, independence, and the way teens and adults see each other. Read on

Then he led us onto the "Hamilton" stage. I cannot begin to describe how mesmerized I felt. To be on the same stage where the famous actors dance and sing, and to look out at the empty theater was an experience I'll never forget. Read on