Recent Stories

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birdSEED nonprofit, giving grants to first-time homebuyers, expands to Philadelphia

Byline: Milan Howell, Rory Gonzales, Haleema Saadia and Shawna James Youthcast Media Group This story was originally published by the...

Illegal dumping in the Bronx isn’t just ugly – it’s a health hazard

By: Yesenia Barrios, Urban Health Media Project April 4, 2022 On a cold Sunday afternoon, Mike Cintron is sweeping the sidewalk in front...

Screening Early for Trauma, Learning Disabilities Could Slow School-to-Prison Pipeline, Researchers

By: Aileen Delgado, Courtney Curtis, Rick Hampson and Michelle Mairena November 8, 2022 Frank Pinckney wonders what his life could have...

'Magical' Moments during coverage of, presentation at decriminalizing of mental illness conference

By: Jayne O'Donnell There were several simply magical moments at the decriminalization of mental illness (DCMI) conference YMG attended...

A busy (and productive!) YMG fall season, with more to come

By: Brie Zeltner Busy, busy, busy. That’s been our fall season here at YMG, with concurrent programs at our two high school partners in...

With deep roots in D.C., Danzell Bussey brings zeal for digital media and mentoring to YMG Board

By: Kymani Hughes Danzell Bussey never anticipated a career in journalism or education, but a decision to switch majors at Florida A&M...

Storytelling workshops give communities a voice amid global and local climate change

By: Eleana Kostakis, Shawna James, Oyewumi Oyeniyi and Nicole Cortes with Youthcast Media Group™ All photos credit to Oyewumi Oyeniyi,...

Access to tobacco products, including vapes, and proximity of retailers pose challenge for youth

In Baltimore, more than 87% of tobacco retailers are within 1,000 feet of a public school, according to a study by researchers at...

Col. Myles Caggins III brings commitment to public service, journalism, and mentoring to YMG Board

Colonel Myles Caggins lll often traveled in Air Force One alongside U.S and international journalists. Colonel Myles Caggins remembers...

Rising seas lift home prices in drier, cheaper neighborhoods like Miami’s little Haiti

This story ran in the Miami Herald print edition June 5, 2022, and the Miami Herald online June 6. By Charlize Gaudiello, Sofia Palomino,...