Summer Youth Podcast Academy

In New York City, metal detectors exist disproportionately on campuses with predominantly Black and Brown student populations. In this episode, Ana and her friend Lucki describe how it feels to pass through these scanners every day at school. Ana Carmona is an undergraduate student at Cornell University with an anticipated major in Performing and Media Arts from the Bronx, NY. Ana is deeply passio...

If you want to be an activist, you have to be prepared to “do the internal work,” and “have confidence in yourself and what you’re advocating for.” In this episode, Cheyenne and her friend Firdaws reflect on their activism experiences and share their most important tips. Cheyenne O’Meally is an Afro-Latina organizer/activist and artist from the Bronx. She studies psychology with a minor in black s...

Elsabet speaks with Kamal Johnson—the first Black mayor of Hudson, NY—about his journey to becoming elected, and what he has learned since stepping into this historic position. Elsabet Franklin is a high school student activist in New York City. For her podcast, she decided to interview someone who inspires her: Kamal Johnson, the first Black mayor of Hudson, New York. His words and actions contin...

In this episode, Yolainel shares the moment when she first felt at home in her new foster family, and what she hopes other young people in similar positions can take away from her story. Yolainel Jaquez Heredia is a student at the High School for Climate Justice. She is a prideful New Yorker with a dream in advocacy.

Youssef Hasweh, 19, is a Palestinian/ Moroccan first-generation college student at the University of Chicago. Born and raised in Brooklyn he serves as a Social Media Specialist at JUV & a Marketing Intern at Going Places Careers. Youssef has developed a student leader advocacy program with over 80K followers where he shares resources regarding college equity and access. He is passionate about crea...