Voices of Youth

Voices of Youth is a series that sees youth partnered with writing, photography, and art mentors to help capture their own perspective and narrative. Young reporters' work is featured in our publication, and the paid program is made possible with. underwritten funding from various philanthropic organizations. 

In some communities, a professional journalist leads workshops providing step-by-step instruction in how to write, how to research, and how to interview sources for a story. Those communities also have mentor to work with young people as they develop their stories,photos, or artwork.    

Youth are paid for their participation in the workshops and when their stories are published. 

 

Stories

Voices of Youth: An Ypsilanti photo essay


Voices of Youth: Poems and art on mental health


Voices of Youth: How to be better at recycling household waste


Voices of Youth: Transportation, a photo story


Voices of Youth: How public misperception of human trafficking makes it harder to combat


Voices of Youth: Poetry and art on gun violence


Voices of Youth: Local youth speak out on Washtenaw County's gun violence epidemic and how to end it


What does a high school counselor do?


College students face mental adversities during COVID-19


Voices of Youth: Promoting a safer, cleaner community through art


Dog walking: Twin teens pursue first moneymaking venture


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