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The news media often complains about the apathy of young people, but what tools of engagement are we giving youth? Press Pass TV explores how Civics education can prepare young people for a life of engaged participation in the political and civic process, including running for elected office.
While our newspapers publish high-school test scores and school district’s are judged on their graduation rates, a silent epidemic has escaped our notice. A staggering percentage of low-income youth who complete high school fail to achieve their next goal- a college degree. Press Pass TV sits down with some organizations who are working to eliminate this overlooked achievement gap.
Anti-immigrant sentiments have been on a steady rise in the US, following the passage of Arizona’s controversial SB1070. Massachusetts soon followed suit with their own version, the Budget Amendment 172.1. Press Pass TV talks to advocates to find out where this anti-immigrant sentiment is coming from and learn about more just paths to equity.
While many celebrated Memorial Day, youth jobs activists in Boston mourned a peer, Ivol Brown, who was killed on his was to work. Press Pass TV visits with youth, youth workers, advocates and economists to ask politicians and the public not to wait until youth are dead to make opportunity a priority.
On their 18th birthday, many young people in the US are more likely to go to jail or prison than college. Press Pass TV investigates the startling rise of young people being pushed out of schools and into detention, and talks to experts and community members about how we can give our youth better options.
The Funder’s Collaborative on Youth Organizing released their 2010 Youth Organizing Field Scan this month. The survey of 160 youth organizing groups reflected many of the realities facing such groups in Boston. To explore the issue in context, Press Pass TV interviewed youth organizing groups at the 14th Annual REEP Youth Summit.
Press Pass TV and Put out the Word caught up with female MC Jean Grae at the 3rd Eye Open festival in New Bedford.
Press Pass TV at the 11th Annual 3rd Eye Open- the largest Hip Hop Festival in New England.
On Wednesday June 16th, Teens leading the way, a state wide coalition kicked off their “Lesson’s Today, Leaders Tomorrow” Campaign. Press Pass TV worked with members of the Worcester based HOPE coalition to cover this important event.
Local Haitian Boston residents share their experiences with the recent Haitian earthquake and their thoughts on the current relief effort.
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