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Mahsa Amini was a young 22 woman who was murdered brutally in Iran after supposedly not wearing her hijab ‘properly.’ Iran has strict hijab laws and enforced them strictly. In this episode we discuss her story and echo a message so important: human rights are being violated, for something so trivial as our clothing, and we need to speak out. So, spread her name and story. We hope everyone learns s...

Heyyyy everyone!! Here’s another news update episode with the biggest news of the week (this episode’s a little shorter since we had busy weekends). Enjoy! Sources: https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/09/23/weather/hurricane-fiona-canada-bermuda-puerto-rico-dominican-republic-friday/index.html https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna48668 https://www.npr.org/2022/09/21/1124113669/adnan-syed-serial-release-f...

Hello! Today in this virtual episode we tackle the issue of careers and figuring out what you want to do in the future. Deciding what job and field you want to work in can be overwhelming, but feeling out the different options early on can help lots. Of course, you don’t have to have everything figured out, but starting to get an understanding of your interests can best help you hash out what you...

Heyyy everyone, Aahana and I are back this week with another news update episode! We cover the biggest and most important news of the week, so stay tuned and enjoy! Sources:  https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/legal-experts-explain-why-the-pretrial-fairness-act-isnt-a-purge-law-in-illinois/2942257/ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/14/patagonia-founder-donates-entire-company-to-fight-climate-ch...

Hello everyone! I film solo this week because Celine was a little busy, but let me tell you this week has been HOT with news. From the queens passing to jogging kidnappings, we cover it all. Enjoy! Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61585886.amp https://www.npr.org/2022/09/06/1121304870/juul-vaping-settles-states-teen-nicotine https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna46628 https://www.history.com/.a...

Hey everyone, Happy Friday! In this episode, we talk about some important things including toxic positivity and how society creates expectations that we are supposed to live up to, and how that can lead to suppressing real emotions. Enjoy! Connect with us: Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg Instagram:...

Hello! In this weeks episode we talk about having your siblings go off to college. Since it’s fall, so many people are dealing with having their siblings move to college far away, in different states or even countries. It can be really hard on many, so today we talk about that whole experience, our personal experiences, and how to cope. Enjoy! Reach out for help: Free Places to Talk to https://css...

Heyyy everyone, Aahana and I have been waiting to finally make an episode on Andrew Tate, so here it is! We talk a lot about the comments he makes on money and also a lot of the sexist things he has said, and why everything he says is completely wrong+why some people believe him. Enjoy! Connect with us: Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We...

Hey everyone!- hope you all had a great weekend!! In this week's episode, we discuss some of the most important news of the week including.... ketchup lipstick, Russia and Ukraine, Pete Arredondo, and more. Enjoy! Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/anthony-fauci-step-down-december-rcna44217 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/uvalde-schools-police-chief-pete-arredondo-fired-botch...

Heyyy, hope everyone’s had a great week! In this episode, we talk about how you can sympathize with yourself, some techniques to help, and why it is so important. Enjoy! Connect with us: Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg Instagram: We Are @weare_youthorg Website: https://weare-youth.org/

Heyyyyy everyone!!! In this episode we talk about the most important news of the week as well as some thoughts on the first week of school. Enjoy! Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/16/politics/biden-inflation-reduction-act-signing/index.html https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/19/russia-ukraine-live-updates.html https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/aug/17/young-children-fracking-wells-leukemia-stu...

Hey everyone! With school coming up we decided to a little episode about school and everything behind it; how to deal with difficult situations and just how to survive. Enjoy!  GOOD LUCK to everyone starting school!!!   Connect with us:  Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com  Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg  Facebook: We Are  Youtube: We Are  Pinterest: We Are @weare...

Heyyyyy everyone! Welcome to another news update episode where we discuss some important news including a search warrant at Trump's house, an author being stabbed, Russia and Ukraine, and more. Enjoy! P.S. GOOD LUCK to everyone starting school!!! Sources: https://nypost.com/2022/08/11/beagles-rescued-from-research-facility-arrive-at-animal-shelters/amp/ https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/08/12/politics/...

Hey everyone! In this weeks episode we talk about gratitude. Being grateful is such a complex topic with so many layers, and it’s not always easy to be the most grateful all the time. But in todays episode we talk about why being grateful is important and it’s prevalence in life today, as well as how to be more grateful and how it can help you and those around you. Enjoy! Connect with us: Email: w...

Heyyyyy everyone!! This week’s episode is packed full of interesting updates including the Breonna Taylor case, monkeypox, Taiwan, an important bill being passed, Brittney Griner, and more. Enjoy! https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna41174 https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/04/europe/brittney-griner-trial/index.html https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna41174 https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/symptom...

Hi everyone! In this episode, Aahana gives us a deep dive into some of her experiences in India including the culture, customs, and ways of life. It is definitely interesting to see how it differs from culture here in America. Enjoy! Connect with us: Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg Instagram: We Ar...

Hello! In this weeks virtual episode we tackle the biggest headlines of the week from the first ever US polio case in nearly a decade, a new agreement made between Russia and Ukraine, Ben Affleck and Jlo getting married, the disgusting murder of Sania Khan by her husband, and more. Sources: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-confirms-warnings-us-pelosis-possible-taiwan-visit-2022-07-25/ htt...

Hey everyoneee!! In this episode we discuss some major news update from the week including Russia and Ukraine, more about Elon Musk, some pop culture with Noah Schnapp, and more. Also, it’s important to note that the new suicide hotline number has been changed to 988- never hesitate to call if you are needing any help or support. Enjoy! Sources: https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-alex-mu...

Hello! In this week’s Friday episode we cover the topic of public schools. While we are so grateful to even have access to education and have the resources to further our knowledge, we must acknowledge that there is definitely many improvements in the public school system that needs to be made. Enjoy, and we hope you guys agree! Connect with us: Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @w...

Hey everyone! Welcome to a news update episodeeee. We talk about some important events including a shooting at a Fourth of July parade, the ex prime minister of Japan being assassinated, Brittney Griner, and more. Enjoy! Sources: https://www.npr.org/2022/07/07/1110061446/boris-johnson-resigns-uk-prime-minister https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/britain-boris-johnson-resigns-what-happens-now-rcna37...

Hey everyoneeee! In this lighthearted funday Friday episode, we talk about all the popular fashion trends that we hate and love. Enjoy! Connect with us: Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg Instagram: We Are @weare_youthorg Website: https://weare-youth.org/

Hello everyone! Today we have a virtual episode where we cover the biggest headlines ranging from major Supreme Court decisions to the sentencing of R. Kelly and more. We hope you learn something and enjoy!  Help Ukraine: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects... https://kse.ua/support/donation Donate to care.org Ukraine Donations https://give.unrefugees.org/220224ukr... UNICEF Aid to Ukrainia...

Hey everyone! Today Celine and I discuss some of the biggest realizations we’ve had throughout our lives… and there sure have been a lot. From other people being real to more introspective discussion, we cover it all. Enjoy this funday Friday! Connect with us: Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Facebook: We Are Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg Instag...

Hi everyone! Welcome to a new's update episode!! In this episode, we talk about Juneteenth, a new Squid Games reality show, the Warriors winning the NBA and some thoughts on it, Fauci getting COVID, a Walgreens employee being shot, and more. Enjoy! Sources: https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/netflix-squid-game-is-even-bigger-than-you-thought-2-billion-hours-big/ https://www.cnn.com/2022/06...

Hello everyone! Today we had an amazing interview with the one... THE ONLY... MAYA! Maya is one of our close friends from school, and was such a great person to interview. We had a great conversation about so many insightful topics about what life is like for so many teens dealing with discrimination and mental health issues. We cover everything from balancing different cultures, growing up ethnic...