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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

East Bay teen to receive prestigious award at EPSY's for founding Girls4Sports youth program

"As I was getting older specifically around when I was 13 years old I noticed that more and more girls were dropping out of the swim team that I was part of because they were receiving sexist comments. Emphasizing female inferiority in sports and after receiving such comments myself I was pushed to found Girls4Sports," said Maegha Ramanathan, founder of Girls4Sports.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Reform UK puts teenagers in charge of vital public services

Young councillors from Reform UK are managing critical public services, raising concerns about their qualifications and experience.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Lewisham kids wear coloured glittery hearing aids in new 'deaf champions' initiative

The 'Teachers of the Deaf' initiative in Lewisham empowers young deaf leaders to inspire and support their peers, promoting identity and advocacy.
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

I Went to Middle School With Zohran Mamdani. He Turned Our Election Upside Down Then Too.

Zohran Mamdani's mayoral primary victory disrupted the traditional political establishment.
NYC politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Here's what Zohran Mamdani's win in NYC really means for Democrats, and it's not swinging wildly to the left

32-year-old Zohran Mamdani's primary win signals a transformative shift in NYC politics toward youth and visionary leadership.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

High Schoolers Continue CoolineKids' Free Campus for Youth

Local high school students are continuing Christian Sbragia's mission with CoolineKids, providing free summer camp opportunities for East Palo Alto's children.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Hingham student, who was the youngest U.S. judge, thinks young people should not be overlooked

Seeing how loved and impactful Taylor was in his community, Buckley found some inspiration.
Boston food
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The DNC's Latest Feud Is an Exercise in Futility

"The Democratic Party moved with alacrity to bolster the conditions that enabled Biden to dodge his way into a second Trump term."
Left-wing politics
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

I'm a high schooler who does Model U.N. Trump's America First 'diplomacy' is ruining the experience

Elon Musk's fictional control over the European Space Agency sparked high schoolers to creatively role-play diplomacy at the Model U.N. conference.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Africa's youngest leader, a friend of Russia, is celebrated by some and criticized by others

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism amid critical global issues.
Capt. Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso is gaining attention for his unique leadership style and message.
Traore's rise reflects a significant generational shift in African leadership.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Hundreds of Brooklyn Teens Gather For Leadership Summit

The 'Summit to Success' empowers Brooklyn teens through workshops on mental health, financial literacy, and leadership.
#prince-harry
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
London startup

Prince Harry meets, funds youth groups advocating for social media and AI safety | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
London startup

Prince Harry meets, funds youth groups advocating for social media and AI safety | TechCrunch

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fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Notable Humans: Berkeley Teen Takes on World's Toughest Swims to Raise Money for Pediatric Cancer

Maya Merhige thrives on physically challenging swims, pushing herself to the edge for pediatric cancer awareness—four of seven Oceans swims completed by just 17 years old.
Women in technology
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

David Hogg, Parkland Survivor and D.N.C. Vice Chair, Hopes to Unseat Democratic Incumbents

David Hogg aims to reshape the Democratic Party by spending $20 million to challenge incumbent lawmakers in primary elections.
fromHigh Country News
3 months ago

How Alaska Native youth are protecting the land for their future ancestors - High Country News

"I remember that, in our hall, a bunch of our elders (were) sitting in the meeting, and even though they might have not known exactly what was going on..."
Online Community Development
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

At 5000 Role Models' police and youth conference in Miami, conversations are key

"They graduate with an understanding of what the job of the police entails and by the police coming to these forums, they understand the feelings, the hardships, and the tension and the fear that is in the hearts of some of these young boys."
Black Lives Matter
fromQNS
5 months ago

Queens rap icon Nas celebrated in Albany for his work with youth and economic development - QNS

"Today we are honoring Nasir Jones, AKA Nas...the New York State Assembly is proud to recognize those who have made incredible contributions to society."
NYC politics
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