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.
Voices of Youth
Voices of Youth: How racism affects America’s health care system
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student writer Kennedy Flowers examines why Black Americans disproportionately experience challenges in getting the medical care they need.
Voices of Youth: Washtenaw County students grapple with COVID’s long-term mental health effects
In the latest installment of our Voices of Youth series, student Felix Brown examines how the pandemic has affected himself and his peers.
Voices of Youth: Photography and poetry on mental health and racism
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student Alexa Oguejiofor examines depression, racism, and prejudice through her photography and poetry.
Voices of Youth: Washtenaw County youth seek authentic, trustworthy conversations on mental health
For young people facing anxiety, depression, and other mental health struggles, finding the right words to unpack what's going on can be a challenge in itself.
Voices of Youth: Washtenaw County’s immigrant youth seek sense of community and other supports
Young immigrants in Washtenaw County have a variety of unique needs, ranging from academic support to help with documentation, but one of the things they yearn for most is to spend time with others like themselves.
Voices of Youth: Building a restorative future for Washtenaw County’s juvenile justice system
Young people may be bewildered and marked for life by a justice system that can seem ignorant of their vulnerable state. These young activists, and others across the county, are working to change that.
Voices of Youth: Ypsi young people roll up their sleeves to clean up litter in their community
Youth across Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township have taken matters into their own hands by helping clean up litter in their communities.
Voices of Youth: Washtenaw County’s adoptive parents and kids form strong bonds, navigate challenges
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student Sofia Fanzini examines how both adoptive parents and children experience the adoption process.
Voices of Youth: How does book banning affect communities?
In this installment of our Voices of Youth series, student Sennen Querijero examines the issue of book banning and its effects on society.
