Youth Express

Featuring original writing, music, theater, journalism and reflections from Pittsburgh-area youth

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July 24, 2018 00:09:42
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Colorism, original poems, and activism through art - Ep.39

Students at Nazareth College and Career Prep talk about the social constructs surrounding skin color, Summer Dreamers Academy campers share original poems, and Pittsburgh-area...

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July 17, 2018 00:10:39
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Young athletes and drug use, original essay, and reflections on moving from Namibia to the US - Ep.38

Students from Jeannette, Pa talk about the impact of drug use on young athletes, Breanna McCann shares an original essay about the Cathedral of...

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July 10, 2018 00:11:23
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Summer Reading Extravaganza, original music, and food insecurity - Ep.37

Attendees at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Summer Reading Extravaganza talk about the benefits of reading and their summer reading lists, an original song called...

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July 03, 2018 00:10:21
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Animal shelter vs. breeders, original music, and Fortnite game review - Ep.36

Nazareth College and Career Prep students look at the differences between animal shelters and breeders, Sloane Simon, a 13-year-old student at Shadyside Academy, with...

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June 26, 2018 00:11:08
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Graduating with self-esteem, original music, and consent education - Ep.35

Pittsburgh Public students talk about the importance of self-esteem for success in high school, Katie Summer with an original song entitled, Steam Engine Train,...

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June 19, 2018 00:11:23
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Special Olympics Unified, original music, and effects of video games on teens - Ep.34

Students and adults at Oliver Citywide Academy talk about a unified track & field meet, Sloane Simon shares an original song entitled Losing My...

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