Youth Today
All posts tagged "youth of color"
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1.2KGrantsColorado youth of color and LGBTQ+ youth resiliency program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Youth Development, LGBTQ+ Youth, Youth of Color, Mental Health, Youth Resiliency | Amount: $150,000 - $250,000 | Deadline: June 15,...
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1.7KNewsQ&A: Monique Couvson on why philanthropy should “cede power” to girls of color
Monique Couvson is the CEO of the philanthropic institution Grantmakers for Girls of Color.
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1.5K► ReportsOverlooked and Under-Connected: Exploring Disparities in Digital Skill Levels Among Older Youth of Color in the US
Researchers at the Urban Institute discuss the stark racial disparities in digital skill levels of youth ages 16-24.
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2.8KNewsCOVID-19 Gives Youth of Color Big Responsibilities But They Feel Invisible, Group Says
Sue Suilla Daley sits in front of her computer in her apartment in Queens. She’s 18 and a senior at John Adams...
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2.2KGuest Opinion EssayWe Can Reduce Suicides By Gun With Right Policies
Nearly two-thirds of all gun deaths in this country are self-inflicted, according to an average from 2013 to 2017. In other words,...
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5.6KGuest Opinion EssayLGBTQ Youth Become Homeless for Many Reasons, Not Just Family Rejection
Policy regarding young people experiencing homelessness, youth involved in the juvenile legal system, young people of color and youth who are lesbian,...
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3.2KGuest Opinion EssayHomeless Youth Must Be Helped With Services, Not Forced Into Justice System
In 2013, my colleagues and I were gathering stories from youth around the country to better understand their pathways into the justice...
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4.3KGuest Opinion EssayRethinking Meaning of ‘Justice’ for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
What does “justice” look like for young people experiencing homelessness in the United States? As one of the wealthiest nations in the...
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4.7KGuest Opinion EssayLGBTQ Homeless Youth: We Can’t Ignore Their Systematic Oppression
Angel was unable to live at home because her mother ran a day care center out of their house and her clients...
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6.2KGuest Opinion EssayHomeless LGBT Youth: How We Can Fight Their Invisibility, Including Youth of Color
Youth homelessness is a pervasive problem throughout the United States, and its rate has steadily risen over the years. According to the...
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3.2KNewsRep. Lucy McBath, Other Leaders Talk About Working With Opportunity Youth of Color
Achieving equity in the U.S. starts with giving young people of color a level playing field, Rep. Lucy McBath says.
