Voices of Youth

Students and staff at HighScope.

Voices of Youth: Examining early education challenges in Washtenaw County

In the latest installment of our Voices of Youth series, student journalist Ari Shtein considers the uphill battle of supporting Michigan's child care workforce.

The former Cheney Elementary School in Ypsilanti Township, possible future home of a community center.
Voices of Youth: Reworking the Ypsilanti area to better meet young people’s needs

In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student artist Jahshua Treadwell shares his art about how the Ypsilanti area could better serve young people's needs.

"Beyond the Mask" by Jah'Niya Treadwell.
Voices of Youth: Going “Beyond the Mask” of young people’s emotions

In this installment of Concentrate's Voices of Youth series, student artist Jah'Niya Treadwell shares her art about the ways young people may mask their emotions from adults and others.

"blaring silence" by Lola Khasnabis Upton.
Voices of Youth: Art about the isolating effects of quarantine

In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student artist Lola Khasnabis Upton shares her art about the COVID-19 quarantine's impact on her generation.

Kennedy Flowers.
Voices of Youth: Addressing barriers to sex education in Michigan

From school resource shortages to a lack of representation among educators, numerous barriers prevent Michigan's young people from receiving adequate education and care.

Writer Nia Stewart at far right with her Motor City Track Club teammates (L to R) Eve, Nevaeh, Londyn, Lia, and Aubrey.
Voices of Youth: Investigating gender inequalities in sports

In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writer Nia Stewart examines the issue of pay inequality in women's sports.

Voices of Youth: Celebrating intersectional identities

In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writers Thylicia Babumba and Ella Yip interview several of their peers about their intersectional identities.

Eileen Spring with Food Gatherers employees
Voices of Youth: Fueled by volunteers, Food Gatherers has been fighting local hunger for 35 years

In the latest installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writer Lily Broglio digs into the work of Ann Arbor-based Food Gatherers, which provides nearly 17,000 meals every day to people in need.

Univeristy of Michigan clinical assistant professor William Lopez.
Voices of Youth: How far does Washtenaw County’s protection for immigrants fall short?

In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writer Maria Farah examines immigration issues in Washtenaw County.

LaTanya Nobles is one of many people of color who've experienced racial discrimination at work.
Voices of Youth: Examining the everyday effects of racial discrimination

In the latest installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writer Cameron Flowers examines the impact of racial discrimination.

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