Voices of Youth: Burnout in high school can happen, but you’re not alone
High school burnout goes beyond stress, driven by academic pressure and personal struggles. Support from teachers and the community can make a crucial difference.
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Voices of Youth: Queer representation in media and its impacts
“When I was coming out in 2018, I felt safe to do so within my friend group partly because of the media we were consuming, which was slowly including more queer characters, and the conversation about queer actors and artists became much more public."
Voices of Youth: Marshall’s Fresh Food Distribution feeding the community
"This is a judgment-free opportunity to receive fresh food. They don’t need to be a member of our church, or any church. They don’t need to meet any income requirements or qualifications. They simply need to want food.”
Bent Not Broken: Kalamazoo nonprofit empowers families affected by the juvenile justice system
Through participatory defense support and community collaboration, Bent Not Broken aims to disrupt the systemic juvenile injustice cycles in Kalamazoo.
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.
Voices of Youth: Meet Darrin Slade, the tough, new superintendent of Kalamazoo Public Schools
With a year under his belt, Kalamazoo Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darrin Slade has instituted some stricter student conduct rules and is pleased with the success. But he says there's still a ways to go.
Voices of Youth: Why high school student council participation matters
Participating in student council offers students experience in leading, governing, collaborating, volunteering, and more.
Voices of Youth: How safe is the Kalamazoo River?
Voices of Youth Sophie Baldwin speaks with Doug McLaughlin, executive director of Kalamazoo Watershed Council, to learn more about the pollutants in the Kalamazoo River and what impacts they have.
Voices of Youth: ACLU, YWCA Kalamazoo sue Michigan over Medicaid’s abortion coverage ban
ACLU Kalamazoo and YWCA Kalamazoo are bringing a suit against the State of Michigan because of a ban on funding abortion care for Medicaid recipients.
Voices of Youth: Ten things teens should know about voting
Even though the 2024 presidential election has come and gone, many youths will turn 18 in the coming year and be eligible to vote. Voices of Youth's Anas Elkafrawy has identified 10 important things to know before teens cast their first vote.
