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Formerly incarcerated father: Programs, not federal police, are what DC needs
By Sreehitha Gandluri and Jayne O'Donnell September 22, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® By his mid-20s, Ivan Taylor had been shot, lost his...
Sep 227 min read
Navigating the intersection of dirt bike culture, safety and law enforcement in D.C.
Madeleine Voth and Winnie Chan July 11, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® Reginald Bynum was riding his dirt bike to his mother’s house in...
Jul 118 min read
Girls belong in high school wrestling, and are thriving despite the challenges
Michelle Collins June 27, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® In a dimly lit gym, the sound of heavy breathing and the slap of sneakers against...
Jun 303 min read
The Rise of Girls’ Wrestling in America: A Revolution on the Mat
Michelle Collins June 27, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® Wrestling is no longer just for the boys. In May, Virginia added girls wrestling...
Jun 272 min read
No Tryouts, No Travel, Just Play: Philadelphia Organizations Offer Youth Low-Stakes and Low-Cost Chance at Sports
By Eyitemi Odusola, Alanna Nicholson, Piper Mangold, Gabrielle Garcia and Natalie Spina June 27, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® On a Tuesday...
Jun 276 min read
Competitive youth sports culture leads to burnout and quitting for many in U.S.
By Rossy Soto, Grace Wang and Amaya Manzano June 10, 2025 Youthcast Media Group® Ever since she started taking lessons at four years old,...
Jun 106 min read
Designing with purpose: Carla Murillo-González on architecture, wellness, and resilience
March 30, 2025 By Michelle Vargas Youthcast Media Group® This article was posted to the Latino News Network online publication on May...
Mar 305 min read
Living - and studying - with an IEP
October 8, 2024 By Hannah Henderson Youthcast Media Group® This story was published in MindSite News on October 11, 2024. Hannah...
Oct 8, 20243 min read
DC high school students look outside school system for help getting into college
August 5, 2024 By Paloma Munoz, Rossy Soto, Armani Bailey and Angely Pena-Agramonte Youthcast Media Group® Abigail Soto came home every...
Aug 5, 20246 min read
Miami high school students, especially first-gen, say they need more help getting into and staying in college
But magnet schools, nonprofits are helping June 10, 2024 By Sarahi Lovo, Melanie Cabrera, Veronica Martinez, D’arin Floyd-Baldwin and...
Jun 10, 20245 min read
Avoiding distracted driving is a bigger challenge for people with ADHD
April 11, 2024 By Zoe Ligairi and Sophia Sewall Youthcast Media Group ® This story was published in MindSite News on October 11, 2024. C...
Apr 11, 20244 min read
Driving while ADHD: Medication was the answer for one teen driver
February 26, 2024 By Hannah Henderson Youthcast Media Group ® This story was published on Mindsite News's online publication on October...
Feb 26, 20242 min read
There aren’t enough Black psychiatrists to meet growing demand. Some are getting creative to provide more culturally competent care
January 12, 2024 By Kymani Hughes and Oyewumi Oyeniyi Youthcast Media Group ® This story was published in Mindsite News's online...
Jan 12, 20247 min read
Poor Air Quality May Have More Impact on the Health of Vulnerable Communities
November 30, 2023 By Courtney Curtis, Marymanita Mensah, Johnathan Morales, Daniel Oloju, Shaunavahn Reid, Janae Wilson and Anthony Yang...
Nov 30, 20234 min read
Teen girls are indeed ‘on the edge,’ but disagree on the whys
October 13, 2023 By Jayne O’Donnell, Sreehitha Gandluri, Sophie Beney, Hermes Falcon and Michelle Mairena Youthcast Media Group ® Family...
Oct 13, 20239 min read
Social media can be a safe space for LGBTQ youth
Published in Washington Blade online publication on May 18, 2023. Whether on Instagram, YouTube or TikTok, queer youth are able to...
May 19, 20236 min read
Screening Early for Trauma, Learning Disabilities Could Slow School-to-Prison Pipeline
Frank Pinckney believes his undiagnosed learning differences and mental illness contributed to his substance use disorder – and...
Dec 22, 20228 min read
AccesSOS brings emergency services to Deaf community
By Michelle Mairena Youthcast Media Group ® Gabriella Wong received a text from her father saying he had gotten into a car accident, and...
Jul 20, 20224 min read
‘When it comes to creating change, it’s not a sprint–it’s a marathon’
How culture affects people’s approach to mental health and what it takes to change the narrative By Yesenia Barrios, Urban Health Media...
Apr 7, 20224 min read
Systemic racism spurs COVID-19 to hit Florida communities of color harder
Lack of access to services, fresh foods, vaccination sites increased vulnerability, experts say By Julianne Hill, Justin Fernandez,...
Feb 16, 20225 min read
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