Our first Youth Networking event was held at Andco on Thursday, September 27, 2018, and it couldn’t have gone any better. Before I get into the details of that night, I need to thank the people who made this possible. Thank you Papa John’s for sponsoring the event with pizza, Andco for providing the beautiful space, ContentRead more
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Golden Winny
The one thing about music that people can’t deny is it holds memories. Hearing one of Selena Gomez’s first song brings me back to my elementary school ages. Listening to punk rock brings me to my emo phase in middle school. Ironically it was a performing arts school. Which is where I met a good friend and rapperRead more
JCBOE Meeting Recap: Budget cuts are hurting everyone
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The school year didn’t start yet, but almost everyone has a problem with the board. The teachers are worried about there positions, some students about there athletics and parents would like for their children to get their education without worrying about a shooter taking there child’s life. Let me start from the begin, Monday I gotRead more
Recap: 3rd Annual Unity Walk
On Saturday, June 9th, the residents of Jersey City marched in unity from the corner of Mcadoo and Martin Luther King Drive all the way to Lincoln Park. Once I arrived at 10:30 am I first spotted the soft-hearted, Pamela Johnson of the Anti- Violence Coalition. She greets and calls me and my little sister, Jennah,Read more
Youth JC: How to Get a Summer Job
It’s that time of the year when everyone is counting down til that last day of school, getting ready for prom, and also studying for their finals. Soon enough, summer will be here before we know it. The one thing kids want in the summer besides good sleep is a job to keep them busy.Read more
4 Inspirational Young Ladies
March was Women’s History Month and although I’m not technically a “woman” yet, and neither are these young ladies, we are the wildest dreams of our ancestors who live by a social standard of dressing a certain way and maintaining an ‘image’ that they felt was necessary. This generation of girls is becoming so unique that by theRead more
Spending Your Spring Break the Right Way
Spring break is only days away. This is the relaxation I feel like we all need after all of the tests and quizzes the teachers pile on us right before we go on vacation. Although Netflix and sleeping are on everyone’s agenda, it can get a little boring at times, here are a few thingsRead more
Recap: March for Our Lives
On Saturday, March 24th in 2018, was the day our youth marched in the cold but were heated by all of the gun violence that seems to be “normal” in today’s society. Before I tell you how powerful the day was, let me inform you that all of this was organized and planned byRead more
Recap: The JCPS Board Meeting
The Jersey City Public Schools had their monthly board meeting on March 15. According to jcboe.org, the meetings are normally held at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School but this one was held at Henry Snyder High School. This meeting held by the Board of Education was opened to the public. With no surprise fromRead more
Zey Rose: Making Beats to the Top
“Turn your passion into your profession.” Today’s youth is getting better at understanding that quote and applying it to their lives. As an entrepreneur, I love seeing others take control of their lives before they graduate high school. Jose Garcia found a way to turn his voice into cash. He goes by his rapper name,Read more
The Way It Once Happened by Tori Wallace
The following piece is written by Tori Wallace, an NJCU student who has recently dealt with the loss of her mother. Tori Wallace is currently a Dean’s list undergraduate student at New Jersey City University, aspiring to one day become a Psychologist. She’s been a well known Jersey City native since she was born inRead more
Creating Tomorrows Leaders Today
When I was a freshman at University Academy Charter High School, I was shy but also very open depending on who I was around. I’m still like that today. The place where I felt most open was at the Young Men’s/Women’s Leadership Academy on Saturdays. Youth and community activist Clarence Collins, who goes by theRead more
Entrepreneur in High Tops
I got fired from my first real job this summer. I tried to balance 2 jobs and ended up losing the one I enjoyed. It’s ironic but I ended up discovering a new way to make money: business. Nothing wrong with working a regular job but it’s not easy for a 17 year old. IRead more