Youth Express

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

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December 19, 2017 00:14:00
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School-to-prison pipeline, original poetry, and a radio drama - Ep.9

Summer Youth Philanthropy Interns from The Heinz Endowments talk about the school-to-prison pipeline, Lynque Holt recites her original poem "Pain", and Clairton Middle School...

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December 12, 2017 00:16:12
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Neighborhood discussion, original poetry, and civic engagement - Ep.8

The Neighborhood Academy students talk about their communities, Alleah Rose recites "Teach Me Silence", and Propel Andrew Street High School Students talk about civic...

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December 05, 2017 00:18:39
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Interview with a journalist, original music, and dating - Ep.7

YMCA Lighthouse program students talk to journalist, Molly Born, Akillian Bray performs an original song, and Oakland Catholic students talk about relationships.

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November 28, 2017 00:16:59
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Culture Jam, original music, and a mental health discussion - Ep.6

Students participating in Culture Jam at The Ellis School, Elmira Hope, a Moshannon Valley High School senior, with original music, and students at Holy...

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November 21, 2017 00:13:09
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Career hopes, short prose, and food deserts - Ep.5

Pittsburgh Westinghouse student, Curt Naddy, on his involvement in the music industry, creative writing contest winner, Megan Williams, with an excerpt of short prose,...

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November 14, 2017 00:15:52
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Senior year reflections, original music, and robotics - Ep.4

Pittsburgh-area 12th graders on their senior year, youth band Electric Army with an original song, and live interviews from the Southwestern PA BotsIQ robotics...

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