youth issues

The Lasting Impact of the Jena Six
The Louisiana NAACP leads a Jena 6 march. They hold a banner that reads "Free the Jena 6 Louisiana NAACP."

The Lasting Impact of the Jena Six

The story of the Jena Six highlights the double standard Black students experience in the educational and legal system.

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Study Hall: How Do I Talk to My Kid about Diversity?

Study Hall: How Do I Talk to My Kid about Diversity?

Study Hall answers questions from our community centered on a theme. This week we focus on teaching children about diversity and differences.

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Summer Camps: An American Tradition Rooted in Racism and Exclusion
Two young scouts tying a tent rope to a wooden stake.

Summer Camps: An American Tradition Rooted in Racism and Exclusion

From Indigenous appropriation to the exclusion of marginalized youths, the legacy of summer camp racism persists to the present day.

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When Should You Talk to Your Children About Racism?
Four children wearing raincoats and muddy boots stand in a line.

When Should You Talk to Your Children About Racism?

It is important to not only talk about race and identity but also have conversations with children about racism.

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The Ongoing Problem of Child Labor Abuse
A person harvesting carrots.

The Ongoing Problem of Child Labor Abuse

Major U.S. corporations, lawmakers, and the Biden administration are actively exploiting child labor to secure votes and corporate profits.

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The Push to Censor Race and Racism in Children’s Books
A teen with glasses reads a book while sitting on the floor and surrounded by book shelves.

The Push to Censor Race and Racism in Children’s Books

Amid recent bans, children’s book authors face pressure to censor race and racism in culturally and historically sensitive books.

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2400 1600 Andrew Lee
The Hidden Crisis of Youth Homelessness
Grayscale image. A person laying on a blanket on a sidewalk with a skateboard behind them.

The Hidden Crisis of Youth Homelessness

Youth homelessness is a national problem causing many to face assault, trauma, and structural barriers to education and employment.

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How the World Fails Black Girls
A girl at the park prepares to go down a slide.

How the World Fails Black Girls

Anti-colorism advocate TK Saccoh investigates the intersecting oppressions that contribute to the erasure of Black girls.

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