Youth Express

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

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March 20, 2018 00:10:31
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Urban farming and Spring poems - Ep.21

High school students involved in Grow Pittsburgh's Summer gardening programs reflect on urban gardens, Spring Hill Elementary students share poems about Spring, and Wilkinsburg's...

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March 13, 2018 00:14:32
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"Black Panther" film review, original music, It Takes a Village - Ep.20

Pittsburgh Public Schools and Holy Family Academy students review Black Panther, 1Hood musician, Elba, performs an original song, and Brashear High School students and...

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March 06, 2018 00:11:47
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Gun violence in schools and communities in the U.S. - Ep.19

Pittsburgh area youth reflect on gun violence in communities and schools around the U.S. and, from Youth Radio in Oakland, California, a Marjory Stoneman...

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February 27, 2018 00:15:10
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Media education, original poetry, and discussing protests and rallies - Ep.18

Students at Propel Andrew Street talk about what they learn in their media class, Assumption School poets read their original works, and Pittsburgh area...

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February 20, 2018 00:12:16
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The word "urban" and its connotations and original spoken word - Ep.17

Pittsburgh area youth talk about the word "urban" and it's connotations in poverty and race. Jeremiah reads original spoken word.

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February 13, 2018 00:13:16
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SWATting, original poetry, and experiences with stereotypes - Ep.16

Students from Montour High School talk to a police officer about the act of "SWATting", 8th graders from Assumption School read original poetry, and...

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