‘Trying to Get My Lines as Crispy as I Can’: Youth Get in the Barber Battle Flow
Middle and high school barbers from across California came to Pittsburg on June 22 to compete in the School's Out Barber Battle....
30
Jun
25
Jun
I Thought Pride Didn’t Include Me. I Was Wrong
Even if you’re cisgender and straight, Pride Month should matter to you. It is meant to be a statement against the discrimination faced by queer people....
23
Jun
Our Futures Are ‘Being Robbed From Us’: Teens Get Real About Money
We asked local youth about their financial worries, how it affects them, and what would help them feel better about their financial futures....
20
Jun
How Sports Helped Me Grow Beyond the Field
After an unimaginable change in her life, sports gave one 2025 Kennedy High grad a sense of purpose and a way to channel and express her emotions....
03
Jun
Richmond Youth Use Art to Heal, Lead and Organize
In Richmond, young people are empowering themselves with art, using spaces provided by local organizations and community hubs....
21
May
‘I Just Felt Worthless’ — Until I Approached Therapy Truly Ready for Change
"Though I still struggle with being vulnerable at times, I realize now that it actually makes you stronger," a teen writes of their experience with therapy....
08
May
These Teens Mostly Get News From Social Media but Don’t Fully Trust It
We asked Kennedy High School students to tell us where and how they consume news and navigate the line between trustworthy and fake news....
10
Apr
A Trusted Adult Can Make a Big Difference in a Young Person’s Life
There are several benefits to a young person having a trusted adult in their lives, among them reducing hate-based violence and promoting better mental health....
09
Apr
I Chose Community College, and I Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way
"I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience and the choice I made to attend a community college before transferring." writes a Los Medanos student....
24
Mar
Antioch High Salutatorian Turns Passion Into Purpose
Antioch High School senior Grace Fung is an officer in three campus organizations, class salutatorian, and a recipient of the AP Scholar Award....
14
Mar
Students Take a Stand: Young People Are Tackling Hate in Their Schools
When students notice warning signs of hate or violence, their voices can make all the difference in preventing dangerous outcomes. ...
12
Mar
Youth Leaders Take Action to ‘UP End Hate’
UP End Hate on Feb. 25 hosted the first of four webinars to help youth learn to confront hate and create safer communities....
06
Mar
California Gives Students More Time to Apply for College Financial Aid
California has extended its priority deadline for college financial aid until April 2, partly because of federal delays and fears over immigration policy....
13
Feb
Books Let Us Understand Different Realities and Explore New Worlds
Books familiar to our life give comfort; reading about different lives lets you explore cultures, perspectives and even parts of who we are....
04
Feb
The Politics of Influence: How Families and Algorithms Guide Youth Opinions
Whether engaged or disillusioned, it’s essential to understand how young people form their political opinions. Family and social media have a lot to do with it....
