The first community council meeting of the year was on February 7th. It was held at Infinity Institute High School from 6:30 pm to 8 pm, hosted and held by Councilwoman Denise Ridley of Ward A. This meeting main objective was to address the topic of construction in the community. We mainly see a lot of newRead more
About Safa Mostafa
Roots and Wings
I had lunch with a homeless person. It wasn’t planned, I was supposed to meet up with a friend who never showed up. I never got the homeless man’s name, but he came into the Dunkin Donuts rumbling through the garbage looking for a cup. He saw me staring at him like he had 3Read more
A Call to Action: Jersey City’s Gun Violence Epidemic
by Safa Mostafa featuring a piece by Jai Patel
Below are two separate articles: one by Safa Mostafa who lives in an underserved neighborhood, and the other by Jai Patel who works closely with community leaders. Each contributor shares their perspective on gun violence in the area and the rally that was organized afterward to continue the discussion on gun violence in Jersey City.Read more
I Don’t Know What It’s Like To Be You
By John Doe
The following is an anonymous piece by a local teen discussing their experience working and supporting their family at a young age. If I had a dollar for every time I felt like my efforts weren’t good enough, I could probably solve all of my problems. I’m from the South side of the city, whereRead more
Winter Breakers: Tips for Making the Most of those Days Off
Winter break is the weekend we’ve been waiting for all month. You finally get to see your family. You’re done with finals. Let’s not forget, there’s no school for 10 days! With all that time you should definitely make some chilling memories. I know just how you should do that. Finish your homework on aRead more
Youth in JC x CCAJC Networking Event Recap
Photos were taken by Coach C
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
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
#YouthInJC
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