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Youth Voices

A digital literacy and civic engagement program that invites youth on an exploration of their neighborhood, where they investigate the social, cultural, and political history and take a critical look at the issues facing their community. Students are encouraged and provided opportunities to become leaders and advocates for their community.

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Literary Riot: Amira Redeaux, Jami Moore, and Amaya Blankenship
"Hips" explores the different experiences of being a black woman in America.
Literary Riot: April Wells
In her original poem, April Wells from iLead North Hollywood confronts her mother who accuses her of becoming a stereotypical black woman.
Literary Riot: Keithayonna Davis
Keithayonna Davis, an 18-year-old from College Bridge Academy, shares her experience of growing up in South Los Angeles and the harsh realities that many immigrants face in America.
Literary Riot: Ryann Ersoff, Mila Cuda, and Ashley Flores
In their original poem "Her Name was Kitty", iLead North Hollywood students Ryann Ersoff, Mila Cuda, and Ashley Flores tell the shocking story of Kitty Genovese's rape and take a stand on violence against women.
Literary Riot: Ashley Biggs
Ashley Biggs, a 14-year-old from Larchmont Charter School, opens up about her struggle to compete with liquor for a spot in her father’s heart.
Literary Riot: Rebecca Lopez w/out Bug
In her original poem, 18-year-old Rebecca Lopez shares a personal story about the complex relationship between her, her mother and her absent father.
Literary Riot: Alex Gruenenfelder
Inspired by the politics surrounding the 2016 presidential election, 14-year-old Alex Gruenenfelder addresses the topics of freedom and hypocrisy in America.
Literary Riot: Drew Anderson
When 16-year-old Drew Anderson shared his powerful poem about coming out to his family, he discovered that many other members of the transgender community had the same experience.
Literary Riot: Karla and Paola
Karla Gutierrez and Paola Gonzalez, an 18 and 17-year-old from Animo Inglewood Charter High School, perform an original poem that gives a voice to the struggles immigrants have and continue to face in America.
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Undocumented community members are locked out of affordable, quality healthcare
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This semester I met Cecilia, a retired nurse and Lupus patient. Because of her condition she has needed health care nearly all her life.
Carolina Discovers My Health LA
A team of teenage girls advocate for community health and safety through social media and peer-to-peer education.
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