We Are Podcast

Hello! Today we tackle the complex discussion of menstruation, what’s it like, what to expect, our experiences, taboo, misconceptions, period poverty , products, and what you can do to help period poverty. Also, I wore a red shirt for the occasion. Enjoy! Sources: https://umbelorganics.com https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/cont... https://sph.umich.edu/pursuit/2020pos... https://www.unfpa.org/menst...

Hey! We started highhh schooolllll today! Story time coming soon. But anyways this week we talk about Britney Spears, the Taliban, Cuomo, Bureau’s, etc. Enjoy! Sources: https://nypost.com/2021/08/10/andrew-... https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/12/politi... https://www.npr.org/2021/08/12/101022... https://www.reuters.com/world/least-6... https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/12/europe... https://www.vanityfair.com...

Heyyy and welcome to another Funday Friday episode!! This week we talk about some of our most memorable experiences, some of them hilarious, some totally crazy, and some just flat out creepy. Hope you 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  Inst...

Hey! Today we tackle the top updates from last week, including the Olympics, Governor Cuomo, natural disasters, school, etc. Enjoy!! Citations: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-58091071 https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/04/politics/joe-biden-gets-confrontational-with-gop-governors-over-covid/index.html https://www.npr.org/2021/08/06/1025212834/cdc-new-eviction-ban-moratorium-renters-landlord...

Ah, skincare. I think both Aahana and I can say we have struggled at least a little bit with our skin and I especially have had bad acne and have tried practically EVERYTHING. So, here are some tips from us about what worked and what definitely didn't work (baking soda face masks, toothpaste spot treatments, and a bunch of online scams I wish I never fell for). I hope you learn something from our...

So, as Aahana put it, we have "vowed" to put out a video discussing Democrats and Republicans, their views, and overall what the parties mean. As promised, here it is FINALLY. We have talked a lot about Democrats and Republicans throughout our other episodes, especially news updates, but we never really went in depth into the individual values and ideals that coincide with each party, in, might I...

Thanks for tuning in to another weekly news report from the We Are podcast!! With the pressure of the Olympics on athletes rising and corona virus cases mounting, we discuss many interesting topics this week including earthquakes, Simone Biles, and whistleblowers. Hope you enjoy! Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/27/politics/lingering-wounds-capitol-attacks/index.html https://www.cbssports.com/...

Hey! Today we talk about some of our favorite books for anyone, from any gender, who likes any genre. We cover it all! The audio is a little fuzzy due to the virtual recording, sorry about that! Highlighted Books: Harry Potter We Were Liars The Selection Percy Jackson Where the Red Fern Grows Agatha Christy books (very good murder mystery) One of Us is Lying The War That Saved My Life Around the W...

Hey! Today we discuss one of the focuses of our podcast and how important it is to address. This is part of series we will do regarding poverty. Next part in this series is actually going to have a guest speaker that is very knowledgeable and experienced on this topic to spread awareness. Enjoy! Sources: https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/poverty/reports/2021/01/12/494506/basic-facts-children...

Heyyy and welcome to your weekly dose of news updates from the We Are podcast. This week we discuss even MORE natural disasters, their underlying causes, the Olympics, and more!  Sources: https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/djokovic-history-line-tokyo-olympics-78988980 https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/22/politics/doj-anti-gun-trafficking-initiative/index.html https://abcnews.go.com/US/ohio-man...

Hey! Today we talk about shower thoughts and some weird realizations! Enjoy! https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-shower-thoughts/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic https://www.liveabout.com/funny-shower-thoughts-4170198 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 I...

Hey! Today we talk about some double standards in society, ones we've faced, what they are, how to deal with them, and much more. Enjoy! Sources: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0272431618791278 https://wdet.org/posts/2018/09/11/87283-serena-williams-and-the-double-standards-women-of-color-face/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3783344/ https://thebottomline.as.ucsb.edu/2...

Welcome to another weekly news update episode at the We Are podcast!! This week we talk about some interesting headlines, ranging from natural disasters to vaccinations to pop stars Britney Spears and Olivia Rodrigo! Enjoy!  Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-57839526 https://www.foxnews.com/world/german-floods-kill-42-dozens-missing https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/fire-b...

Today is a Funday Friday!!! We talk about some advise we wish we could've given ourselves before entering middle school, and that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives. From everything ranging from relationships, to dealing with stupid people, to homework and study strategies, we cover it all. Enjoy!  Connect with us:  Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com  Twitter: We Are @we...

Hello! Today we decided to tackle some misconceptions around the rioting at the capitol and spill the truth. Enjoy! All of our sources are listed on our website under SoPo. 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/

Hey! Today is the first time we show our faces! Along with that, since its a Monday, we cover the biggest headlines from the week! Enjoy! Sources: https://www.npr.org/2021/07/04/1013006156/pope-francis-is-in-a-rome-hospital-for-a-scheduled-surgery-on-his-large-intestin https://www.wesh.com/article/tropical-storm-elsa-landfall/36950839# https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/06/us/howard-university-nikole-han...

We graduated! Along with a speech I gave at my graduation, Celine and I share some thoughts and feelings that occured during this part of our lives. And a little about how we feel about high 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_youthorg Instagram: We Are @weare_youthorg Website: https://...

The title is a joke btw. Sorry this is a day late MY REMINDER DIDN'T GO OFF. This episode is apart of our mental health series. In this episode, Celine and I tackle the importance of talking about mental illness. Todays episode is about anxiety and OCD and the daily struggles of experiencing it. Celine has actually dealt and has been diagnosed with these illnesses, so she gives personal tips and s...

Our news updates for this week! Since its the Fourth of July weekend, we decided to give a segment dedicated to the occasion. We also talk about many important events including the condo collapse, hurricanes, airstrikes, Bill Cosby, racially derived shootings, Juul lawsuits, the NCAA, etc. Enjoy! Sources: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th https://www.constitutionfacts.com/us-declara...

Today we talk about the things we’ve learned over the years that have helped us save tons and get really cute things while shopping! Enjoy! Connect with us: Email: we.are.youth.org@gmail.com Twitter: We Are @weare_youthorg Youtube: We Are Pinterest: We Are @weare_youthorg Instagram: We Are @weare_youthorg Website: https://weare-youth.org/

Today we talk about the dangers of vaping and how real it is. There is so much more to learn about it, deeper than what you normally think of. We share what that is and how exactly you can help educate yourself and others, as well as get help. We hope you enjoy! Source: https://drugfree.org/drug-and-alcohol-news/e-cigarette-use-spikes-among-high-school-students/ https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69...

Our News Updates! We talk about so many important event from this week from Britney Spears speaking out to heat waves to the Olympics to the new infrastructure deal. Enjoy! Sources: https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/7686378002 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/14/world/europe/biden-vatican-communion-abortion.amp.html https://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/ny-tokyo-olympics-fans-20210621-ulzmrenotnfhxba3g...

Today we are going to talk about some of the best things you can do to entertain yourself and even earn some money during your summer vacation. Enjoy! Follow us on our social media: 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: weare-youth.org/

In this episode we talk about what BLM really is and its importance in our society. We give background on how it started, and describe the stories on some victims of police brutality, including Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain, and George Floyd. We think along with talking about publicized victims, we should also talk about lesser known cases such as Elijah McClain, because they truly need to be add...

Today is our first News Updates episode!!! We are so excited to be sharing the biggest headlines from the week in an engaging and easy to grasp way. We'll talk about some major event, issues, conflicts, and other important updates that occurred this week. Sorry we posted a day late! Today we talked about the Yulin Meat Festival, a couple of recent criminal trial outcomes, Israel's government and i...