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 MoreRaleigh Youth Inspire Change at TEDxYouth@ChavisWay Event
The inaugural TEDxYouth@ChavisWay event was a huge success! Under the theme of “Inspiring Change,” the March 2023 event brought together 11 incredible youth speakers and performers from across the Triangle to share their ideas and talents on the TEDx stage. In case you missed any …
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 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 Morewhy do all my favorite things break? Youth Poetry Spotlight
This poem by Thomas Jackson puts to words his dreams conflicting with reality and the anxiety caused by that conflict making the situation more difficult to fix. Thomas uses writing as a form of self-discovery and as a way to describe the pressing emotions that …
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