Voices of Youth

Simranjit Kaur, the author of this story.

Creating safer spaces for domestic violence survivors of marginalized identities

People from non-Asian communities may not always understand the cultural factors that impact domestic violence survivors from South Asian and other marginalized communities. Student writer Simran Kaur digs into the issue for our Voices of Youth series.

Young Sterling Heights residents step up to shape their city

In Sterling Heights, where 20% of the population is under 18, a youth advisory board is one of the avenues helping youth voice their ideas on sustainability, diversity and inclusion, mental health, and local government awareness.

Friendship Cheer Program instructors Kathy Smith and Maria Streberger cheering with Gracie Trocino.
Voices of Youth: 3 Metro Detroit teens share their inspiring experiences with special needs program

For over two decades, Kids on the Go has been dedicated to serving children with special needs in the Grosse Pointe area. This year even a pandemic couldn't stop them from carrying out that mission.

Youth play soccer at a Ferndale Parks & Rec event.
Voices of Youth: Ferndale Parks & Rec teens open up about pandemic life and the coming school year

Life during the pandemic hasn't been easy, but these Ferndale Parks and Recreation volunteer youth are persevering as they anticipate a new school year.

A group of Citywide Poets talk about their writing during a workshop.
Voices of Youth: Detroit’s Citywide Poets teens share feelings on poetry, BLM protests, and COVID-19

Teens involved with Detroit's Citywide Poets are deeply concerned about the state of the world during the COVID-19 crisis. 

Kaleigh Collins likes to draw, paint and work with clay.
Voices of Youth: Here’s how Mount Clemens area youth feel about creativity during COVID-19

These Anton Arts Center and Jermaine Jackson Community Center Youth are forging their own paths to self-expression during the pandemic.

Roughly 13,000 area youth participated in Detroit PAL activities before the COVID-19 outbreak.
Voices of Youth: Detroit PAL teens share surprising thoughts on life during COVID-19, BLM protests

Three Detroit PAL teens tell us how they feel about social distancing, preparing for college during a pandemic, and George Floyd's tragic death.

The Super Slide at Palmer Park opened in 2019
How these Port Huron Parks & Rec youth are staying fit and active during COVID-19

May is typically the time of year when third grader Noah Brooks begins to eagerly look forward to the fun and excitement of going to camp. Much to Noah’s dismay, though, camp has been canceled this summer due to the coronavirus outbreak. Find out how area youth are coping with the coronavirus-related shutdowns.

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