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Student Voices

The 2022 Democracy & Me Student Voices Competition

December 10, 2021 Kahvah Whittaker 0

The Democracy & Me Student Voices Competition invites young people to express their thoughts on the role of media in our democracy—in writing, audio, video, […]

Justice in Progress? The Jury Is Out

December 3, 2021 Kahvah Whittaker 0

“While many are hopeful after the Arbery case, where advocates say justice was served, many also feel confusion and despair over the Rittenhouse verdict…”

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Reading, Writing, Racism: What I Found When I Called Out a Classmate

November 4, 2021 Kahvah Whittaker 2

I stood firm in my truth, I got over my fear, and I chose to speak up, despite many people pushing me to drop the issue.

Forum on Critical Race Theory and Education with NKU and Democracy and Me

October 31, 2021 David Childs 9

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D. Northern Kentucky University College and high school students at an upcoming virtual forum featuring Democracy and Me and Northern Kentucky […]

D&Me and Great Parks Will Host Student Voices Retreat on Veterans’ Day

October 27, 2021 Kahvah Whittaker 0

Area high schoolers can explore nature, journalism, and activism alongside their peers at Democracy & Me’s first-ever Student Voices Retreat, co-hosted by Great Parks of […]

The Supreme Court: The Least Dangerous Branch?

October 12, 2021 Kahvah Whittaker 2

Commentary by Emma Feldmeier, Wyoming H.S. In Federalist No. 78, Alexander Hamilton predicted the judiciary would be the “least dangerous branch” of government, since it […]

‘I Want To Be Heard’: 13 Local Students Join D&Me Team

October 5, 2021 Kahvah Whittaker 0

A new semester means a new team of student interns and advisers. Congratulations and welcome to Cierra Britten, a senior journalism major/Asian studies minor at […]

CET and Urban Consulate Seeking Student Voices

July 26, 2021 Kahvah Whittaker 0

Our friends at CET Public Television and the Urban Consulate are looking for some student-created selfie videos on the topic of educational equity, for an […]

Why Does the Way I Wear My Crown Bother You? By Niandra Dennis

July 15, 2021 David Childs 13

We will continue our series highlighting the voices of young diverse authors. Our next piece is an essay by Niandra Dennis celebrating the beauty and […]

‘The Tools to Succeed’: GCABJ and SPJ Host Media Workshop for Students of Color

July 7, 2021 Kahvah Whittaker 0

By Kylie Bridgeman, Walnut Hills High School On Saturday, June 26, young students of color from across Cincinnati came together online to learn about the […]

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