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Jacksonville high school student-activists chart their course
By Sophia Garcia Youthcast Media Group ® Generation Z - born roughly between the mid 1990s and early 2010s - has already made a name for...
Sep 7, 20214 min read
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Mental health, racial disparities and technology issues top concerns for New Mexico youth
By Pamela Rentz and Sarah Meehan Mental health issues, racial disparities and lack of technology access were problematic for New Mexico...
Sep 7, 20213 min read
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The Pandemic Deepens Miami’s Housing Affordability Crisis for Immigrant Families
By Aileen Delgado, Kymani Hughes, Krystal Li, Angely Pena-Agramonte, Karla Perez and Kelly Sanchez Youthcast Media Group® This story was...
Jul 19, 20214 min read
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LGBTQ myths debunked with science and facts
By Vanessa Falcon, Pamela Rentz and Mary Stapp MYTH: Being gay is a “choice” Americans are evenly split on whether sexual orientation is...
Jun 22, 20215 min read
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Pride offers LGBTQ youth opportunities for community
By Adrian Gibbons and Mary Stapp For teenagers, many of whom are not out, Pride month can mean everything. Whether it is a parade where...
Jun 22, 20214 min read
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Pride centers this father-daughter relationship
By Hermes Falcon and Mary Stapp Youthcast Media Group ® This story was published by the Washington Blade online publication June 15,...
Jun 22, 20213 min read
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New shows moving away from old stereotypes of gay life
By Dillon Lives Youthcast Media Gro up ® This story was posted in the Washington Blade online publication June 17, 2021. Ever since the...
Jun 22, 20213 min read
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Queer youth found creative approaches to self-care during pandemic
By Adrian Gibbons Isolation, whether because of the pandemic, physical or mental health issues, or a combination of those, has affected...
Jun 22, 20215 min read
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First rejected, then outed in church, bisexual teen questions Christianity
Editor’s Note : The author of this story needs to remain anonymous for reasons you will read about. She is a rising 11th-grader and lives...
Jun 22, 20213 min read
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One non-binary person’s perspective on how to transition thoughtfully and safely
Miami and Baltimore– Urban Health Media Project reporter Vanessa Falcon, a high school student in Miami, interviewed Arin Jayes, 30, of...
Jun 22, 20215 min read
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He came out to his family, and wound up on the street
Arthur Halmon-Daniels recently is in recovery from alcoholism and is getting treatment for his mental health disorder. By Malaya Mason...
Jun 1, 20213 min read
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We’re taking on LGBTQ+ mental health coverage
On Feb. 18, UHMP hosted a focus group for LGBTQ+ youth addressing mental health within the LGBTQ+ community. Students were encouraged to...
Mar 6, 20212 min read
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Surviving Trauma: She Walks In Her Truth: Washington Woman Works to Help Other LGBTQ+ People of Colo
BY VANESSA FALCON URBAN HEALTH MEDIA PROJECT WASHINGTON, D.C. — Heidi Ellis, 36, was taught to love reading, to love her culture, and to...
Jan 20, 20214 min read
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Surviving Trauma: Intergenerational Violence Affects Many in Black Community
BY AJMAANIE ANDRE URBAN HEALTH MEDIA PROJECT MIAMI – Charlene Bouie felt different from other children from an early age. It was decades,...
Jan 19, 20214 min read
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Surviving Trauma: Separating Siblings in Foster Care Can Be Cruel
BY IJEOMA OKERE URBAN HEALTH MEDIA PROJECT WASHINGTON, D.C. — Growing up in the city’s foster care system, Lisa Cohen bounced between 13...
Jan 19, 20215 min read
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Surviving Trauma: Students Shine Light on Bigotry in Their High School
By Allegra Coleman December 29, 2020 Youthcast Media Grou p® CHICAGO — Their stories were graphic, and numerous. “I’ve had my butt...
Dec 29, 20203 min read
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Surviving Trauma: Trans Sex Worker Advocate Supports Others Facing Trauma
Chose sex trade to support child as she transitioned from being a male teen This story was published on Feb. 8, 2021 in the DC Line , a...
Dec 29, 20205 min read
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Latinx Health Care: Lost in Translation
By Lizeth Vela and Samantha Rosengard November 27, 2020 Youthcast Media Group ® “Cuídate, cuídate, por favor, abuelita; yo puedo...
Nov 28, 20205 min read
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New Fund Launched to Improve Mental Health Services for Adolescents of Color and LGBTQ+
By Madeleine Voth October 25, 2020 Youthcast Media Group ® “What happens when reality is so painful, that hiding away is the only...
Oct 25, 20203 min read
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Diverse perspectives on patient safety
By Sierra Lewter December 19, 2019 Youthcast Media Group ® Sierra Lewter is a YMG (formerly known as Urban Health Media Project) alum and...
Dec 19, 20191 min read
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