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Braylon Youker

Braylon Youker's Latest Articles

Youth Reviewer Lab: ‘Northern Lights’ ignite Kalamazoo Junior Symphony season

The Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra opened its season with a polished, emotionally charged performance of Bruch and Sibelius, showcasing the young musicians’ dedication and artistry as captured through the perspective of a youth reviewer.

Over 200 people attended a recent Town Hall in Kalamazoo with U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Voices of Youth: U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed sees politics as public service

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed recently hosted a Town Hall in Kalamazoo. Braylon Youker of Voices of Youth attended the event and spoke with El-Sayed about his vision — a bold and comprehensive plan that weaves together public health policy, climate action, and a push for Medicaid for All.

Voices of Youth: Inside KRESA’s Career Connect Campus — a new era for career education

Voices of Youth's Braylon Youker gets a firsthand look inside KRESA's $100 million state-of-the-art Career Connect Campus. "I can’t wait to see [the students’] eyes light up," says Eric Stewart, Asst. Superintendent. "We’ve built this for them.”

Voices of Youth Commentary: How social media shapes and divides progressive politics

This Voices of Youth commentary looks at how social media is fueling divides within the Democratic Party and argues that progressives can find strength in their differences by focusing on shared values and community-based action.

Voices of Youth: Why can’t I wear hoodies and text my friends in Kalamazoo Public Schools?

New rules prohibiting cell phones and hoodies at Kalamazoo Public Schools have some students wondering why. Voices of Youth's Braylon Youker speaks with students and KPS Superintendent Dr. Darrin Slade to find out more.

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