Youth Express

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

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September 01, 2020 00:17:21
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A guide to middle school, jazz improvisation, and origins of mac 'n' cheese - S3E24

Angelina, a seventh grader at Carlow Campus School, with a guide to middle school, a jazz trio from Center of Life including Marcus Hicks,...

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August 04, 2020 00:13:15
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An essay on Homewood, an original song, and thoughts on returning to school - S3E23

Nelson Morris, a 10th grade student at Pittsburgh Westinghouse with an essay on living in Homewood, Sloane Simon, a 10th grade student at Shadyside...

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July 21, 2020 00:16:12
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The Black Lives Matter Movement - S3E22

Teens from Penn Hills, Baldwin, and Shaler gather at Youth Places in Wilkinsburg to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin...

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July 14, 2020 00:11:30
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Volunteering during the pandemic, an original song, and thoughts on mentors - S3E21

Teens with the Propel Student Action Team reflect on volunteer work they had done during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sloane Simon, a rising sophomore at...

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June 30, 2020 00:24:41
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Re-release: Gender equality, original music and hopes and fears of high school - S3E20

High school students from around Pittsburgh talk about gender equality issues, The Krunk Movement performs an original song called, Break it Down, and students...

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June 16, 2020 00:15:52
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Re-release: Standardized testing, an original story, and motivation to graduate from school - S3E19

High school students and graduates from the Greater Pittsburgh area reflect on standardized testing, Joanie Zilaitis, a middle school student at Holy Cross Academy,...

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