As I watch my mother spread my grandmother’s ashes around the tree’s roots, I am relieved. She’s always wanted to visit Africa; after 19 years,… Read More
College Essay: Knowing My Grandmother
Voices: Rethink Your News Sources
This op-ed story was produced during the Fall 2020 Youth Voice Workshop. No matter where you stand on politics, whether you cheer for the Vikings, or… Read More
Voices: We’re All Struggling with Online School
This op-ed story was produced during the Fall 2020 Youth Voice Workshop. People said high school was going to go by in a flash, but I… Read More
Voices: Please, Wear Your Mask
This op-ed story was produced during the Fall 2020 Youth Voice Workshop. Dear customer, why aren’t you wearing a mask? This is the question I ask… Read More
Voices: Voting Matters
This op-ed story was produced during the Fall 2020 Youth Voice Workshop. “Cada voto conta.” In English, this means “every vote counts.” One night a couple… Read More
Voices: Stop Hating on Muslims
This op-ed story was produced during the Fall 2020 Youth Voice Workshop. On Instagram recently, a stranger direct-messaged me with a series of emojis that included… Read More
Voices: Help the Homeless
This op-ed story was produced during the Fall 2020 Youth Voice Workshop. Growing up in South Minneapolis near the Little Earth area, I have witnessed the… Read More
College Essay: Broadcasting Firsts
On Valentine’s Day 2020, I learned I earned the opportunity to host my very own radio broadcast for the first time. My first episode was… Read More
Youth Voice: Emphasis on Self in Care
I think self-care is a very important topic whether it’s physically or mentally. Because if we don’t take care of ourselves, we can get pretty depressed and even harm… Read More
Youth Voices: Inhale, Exhale
Self–care is something we often overlook. It is also something we do in order to take care of emotional, mental, and physical health. By maintaining good self-care, you… Read More
