Voices of Youth

Feature Story Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen welcomes students at Lee High School to Voices of Youth.

Voices of Youth: Listening to the issues facing Grand Rapids teens in 2024

Lindsay PattonFriday, July 12, 2024
Feature Story Solange Sifa researched the Pink Tax in Michigan.

How Michigan addressed period poverty by getting rid of the Tampon Tax

Solange SifaWednesday, June 19, 2024
Feature Story Vanely Bastardo Guzman talks with her peers about intimate partner violence.

Voices of Youth: Gen Z teens approach dating cautiously

Vanely Bastardo Guzman Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Feature Story Lindsay Patton (left) and Shanika Carter teach a Voices of Youth 2023 cohort at the Kent County ISD.

After a successful launch, Rapid Growth continues Voices of Youth program

Lindsay Patton Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Feature Story Mazonnah Holiday's homeschooling is flexible and allows her time for other activities.

Voices of Youth: Homeschooling’s rise and how it can help students

Mazonnah Holiday Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Feature Story Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen

Focus Area: Series stories that propagate joy and inspiration within our community

Tommy Allen, PublisherTuesday, December 26, 2023
Feature Story Photo by Tommy Allen

Grand Rapids teens become journalists through Voices of Youth program

By Lindsay Patton, Voices of Youth Project LeadTuesday, August 8, 2023
Feature Story Courtesy Kayla Parks

When it comes to fighting for LGBTQ+ rights, Michigan is a leader

Kayla Parks and Michelle LitteralWednesday, July 26, 2023
Feature Story Courtesy of Be Smart Facebook page

What’s being done? The effects of gun violence on Grand Rapidians

Annette G. Vazquez and Vanely Bastardo GuzmanWednesday, June 14, 2023
Feature Story Courtesy of Colin Holohan

Humane Society of West Michigan finds a 50-pound tortoise a forever home

Ry JohnsonWednesday, May 31, 2023
Feature Story Voices of Youth is a Rapid Growth program that connects high school students in the greater Grand Rapids area with paid journalism experience and opportunities.

Grand Rapids students share perspectives through Voices of Youth

Lindsay PattonWednesday, February 15, 2023
Voices of Youth is a paid journalism opportunity that aims to lift youth voices focused on community issues and solutions. This free program consists of solutions journalism workshops and one-on-one mentorship with experts in the areas of writing, art, photography and social media. The goal of the program is for all participants to publish their own original piece of content in our publication while gaining real world knowledge and experience in the important discipline of journalism. Youth are encouraged to use their content for college and job applications. Check back here for more information and to sign up for the next cohort. Please note: Space is limited per cohort so we encourage early sign up to guarantee a spot!
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