Content Creators Academy Music Videos
This past semester, we were lucky to partner with some local musicians on a project for our students at Content Creators Academy Jersey City. Students worked in groups to produce music videos for
Community Outreach Center: The C.O.V.E
Everyone needs that one person to talk to when things go wrong. For our youth, it’s import for them to have guidance when they need it. Robyn Gorman and Steven Campos work for
Youth Summer Programs in Jersey City
Anyone counting the days until summer? cause same. With all that free time you could be learning a new skill or gaining experience. Below are some great summer programs for teens. Art House
Students Demand Action Calls You to Action!
You know there’s a problem when leaders act like children and children act like leaders. Students Demand Action (SDA) is a national organization of high school students wanting their community to be safer
Child Labor Laws and the Minimum Wage in New Jersey
I started working at the age of 15. I worked at the farmers market every Sunday. Every other Sunday, I would get paid $60. I thought I was rich until I did the
Write for Change: Youth Essay Contest
Writing is a reflection of your thoughts. Student activists in Students Demand Action of Hudson County are having a youth essay contest on what you think about gun violence prevention. Rules Must be
JCBOE Budget Cuts Update: Sports
On August 30th, 2018 I attended the monthly JCBOE meeting. It’s always the last Thursday of the month and starts at 6 pm on the dot. This one was particularly important due to
Winter Youthinjc Networking Event Recap
Our 2nd YouthinJC networking event was held at The C.O.V.E on February 28th from 4-7pm. It couldn’t have turned out any better! First, I need to thank the people that made the night possible.
Youth Voices Spoken Poetry
There’s nothing I love more than seeing the youth receiving credit for the great things they do. This Friday on March 15, from 7:30 pm at Siena Hall of Saint Dominic Academy, Haven
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
A Call to Action: Jersey City’s Gun Violence Epidemic
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
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