About #PassTheMicYouth #PassTheMicYouth is a multimedia Extension program that amplifies the voices and experiences of young people, shines a spotlight on youth-led civic and community engagement, and provides practitioners with resources for teaching social impact storytelling. Storytelling Workshops & Showcases We work with youth to …
Read MoreEmpowering Voices: Local Youth Leading Change at TEDxYouth@ChavisWay
Written by: Diya Bhatia and Manar Bouleqcha On April 13th, 2024, a small stage awaited its young speakers. This year speakers and performers from the Triangle area in North Carolina presented on a wide range of topics at the the John Chavis Community Center. Excitement filled …
Read MoreYouth Podcast Starter Kit Giveaway
Have you always wanted to launch a podcast but don’t have the tools or skills to get your idea off the ground? Are you between the ages of 13 and 24? Then you’ve come to the right place! In order to amplify youth stories and …
Read MoreHow Authentic Living Changed My Life
Living authentically is all about being true to who we are in all the situations that life throws at us. This practice can be vital to personal well-being. This youth-submitted essay is about the author’s personal journey with living authentically. By Hailey Rodgers “Be fearlessly …
Read MoreThe Power of Hope: #PassTheMicYouth Art Showcase
The Power of Hope: #PassTheMicYouth Art Showcase Several weeks ago, we challenged youth to create art during this time of isolation. The theme of the challenge was hope. Young people from all over the world used the power of hope in spreading their message and …
Read MoreA Culture of Conversation
We believe in the power of conversation and stories. They have the power to shift perspectives and help us see issues from another person point of view. This post comes from Cyrus Rad who has worked extensively to bring people together for the purpose of …
Read More5 Youth Change-makers Who Left Their Mark on History
5 Youth Change-makers Who Left Their Mark on History Young people are the change-makers. We’ve always been at the front of new movements and to this day we’re still leading the charge! But why do we barely learn about the contributions of youth throughout history? …
Read MoreThe Power of Youth & Adult Partnerships
As educators, we’re often told our work makes a difference but seldom are we given the opportunity to see the long-term impact on students’ lives. Small gestures of support, words of encouragement, validation — actions, which at the time may seem trivial — can leave …
Read MoreActivism… the work that you and I are doing
Written by Sam Chan, Nyawira Nyota, and Luke Shealy Activism. It’s not just the work that people like Angela Davis, Malala, and Parkland students, are doing. Activism is making people aware of an issue that they weren’t aware of before. Activism is organizing a local …
Read MoreThe Origins of #PassTheMicYouth
Though #PassTheMicYouth officially launched in 2019, the idea took root during the summer of 2016 when co-founders Maru Gonzalez and colleague Michael Kokozos co-authored a Huffington Post article with 100 young leaders entitled, “When it Comes to Social Justice, Adults Need To #PassTheMic.” This call …
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