Amina Jama is a member of the Columbia Heights High School class of 2022.
My Hijab, My Pride
Ding! Ding! Ding! I woke up after hearing my phone buzz. I opened my eyes and picked up my phone to see headlines that surprised… Read More
COVID Doesn’t Stop Travel
Graduating high school and going off to college in the middle of a pandemic is scary enough for most students, but Ben Thomas has a… Read More
YLI Community Forges Its Own Future
At the peak of the pandemic, an innovative youth leadership program was dropped by its sponsor. Now the former executive director and alumni are fighting to keep… Read More
Voices: Virtual School is Hard
This op-ed story was produced during the Fall 2020 Youth Voice Workshop. I remember when it began. I was sitting with my mom explaining why I… Read More
College Essay: Thank You, Baby Zenaib
As a 13-year-old, I remember eagerly awaiting the birth of my sister, who would be my fourth sibling. Her short life would forever change me. … Read More
