Nyawira speaks to three students, Hamed, Roshika, and Safi, about their experiences as refugees, writers, and students. And we hear poetry they have written!

The Urban Garden Initiative w/ Zofi Sanders

Sep 6th, 2022 10m 52s

Zofi Sanders describes her work as a leader for global non-profit The Urban Garden Initiative, and talks community, creativity and youth voices. Apply to be a TUGI ambassador here!

Mic Drop: Youth Reporting Institute

May 25th, 2022 30m 25s

We are joined by Sofia and Kiana, two student reporters with the Youth Reporting Institute at WUNC.

On Medical Racism

Feb 15th, 2022 11m 4s

Timi Fawole, a high school student, chats about her research and personal experience on the topic of medical racism in the United States.

The Youth Vote

Apr 9th, 2021 21m 55s

The 2020 election was years in the making and it was a dominating presence in the media and in our minds. In this week's episode we're talking about the role of young people as both voters and important stakeholders in the political process. We

2020: Looking Back and Paving the Way Forward

Mar 3rd, 2021 30m 28s

The landscape of activism saw tremendous change in 2020. Multiple dimensions of human life needed greater attention and care, and the individual's role as an activist in society became more defined. In light of this, we wanted to take the time

Identity of a Climate Activist with Vanessa Nakate

Jan 22nd, 2021 34m

The earth's climate is changing because of continued actions from humans. Young people have been continually calling for policy action, striking, and making their voices heard. Host Nyawira spoke with prominent Ugandan climate activist Vanessa

Mic Drop: Let's Talk About Race

Oct 5th, 2020 45m 2s

In light of recent events, it's more important than ever to reflect upon how our own identity affects our experiences and the ways we move through our communities. Sharing our stories, and more importantly listening, helps us to expand our own

Her Future is Trash

Sep 10th, 2020 22m 8s

High school senior Sanskriti Deva is harnessing technology to create the Smart Can: a trash can that automatically sorts compost, trash, and recyclables. We dive into her journey as a young entrepreneur, how her invention brought her to the Whi

Mic Drop: Civic Engagement for the Future

Aug 13th, 2020 22m 48s

The way the we engage with government continues to evolve. Luke spoke with New York's youngest elected official Hannah Zimmerman about how she encourages other young people to be civically engaged. They also discussed the how digital technologi

Teaching for Social Justice Amidst a Pandemic

Jul 6th, 2020 18m 17s

Sam Texeira, the 2019 Boston Teacher of the Year, is an educator dedicated to activism. At a time of growing economic insecurity and loss of life in the wake of the COVID pandemic, as well as ongoing social unrest driven by generations of syste

Mic Drop: The Power of Podcasts

May 17th, 2020 25m 1s

Podcasts and other media allow anyone's voice to be heard across the world. Host Matin speaks with Lucy Ivey of Teens Speak Up about her podcast journey and the power of podcasts for activism! For more stories of incredible young activists,

Mic Drop: Mental Health During Crisis

Apr 22nd, 2020 23m 51s

These times that we're in right now are tough. It can be hard to feel motivated when the world around us is completely shutting down. In this Mic Drop Nyawira spoke with mental health activist Macy Lee about how to to maintain mental health and

First Things FIRST in College

Mar 29th, 2020 18m 1s

Jean Ferman is a first generation college. He is among the first in his family to attend college. He noticed that first generation college students are struggling with challenges not faced by other students. That prompted him to create an on ca

Mic Drop: Unity + Engineering = Inspiration

Mar 2nd, 2020 22m 14s

There is a lot to be gained by students who combine their technical skills with their passion for serving others. In this mic drop, we speak to Ushab Dahal about his work with Engineers Without Borders, his commitment to creating inclusive spac

Journey of a Transgender Youtuber

Feb 18th, 2020 17m 57s

It can be hard to be open with other people about what's going on in our lives. Ryan Jacobs Flores took this to another level when he documented his transition from female to male on Youtube to be shared with the world. This wasn't an easy thin

Mic Drop: Divisive Conversations

Feb 3rd, 2020 18m 51s

It can be hard to have critical and respectful conversations about hot-button issues right now. When people have wildly different views that are strongly held, finding common ground can be difficult. But that common ground is more needed than e

Rallying Together for Mental Health

Dec 5th, 2019 19m 3s

Mental health has long been a difficult topic of discussion. In recent years, it seems that young people are becoming more open to talking about there mental health. Young activist Emily Weinberg shares her story of planning a rally promoting

Should School Resource Officers be in Schools?

Nov 15th, 2019 13m 57s

Should School Resource Officers be in schools? Hosts Nyawira, Luke, and Sam speak to students of the Youth Justice Project who are looking to answer this question. They have been working with their school system and local community to examine t

Puerto Rico and the Power of Protest

Oct 31st, 2019 23m 42s

Aliana was one of the young leaders of the protests in Puerto Rico last summer. Corruption in the government and a leaked private group chat led the citizens of Puerto Rico to demand the resignation of their president. More than 500,000 people

Mic Drop: Stop The Stigma, Period.

Oct 18th, 2019 21m 46s

Ameer, a campaign lead for Period. spoke with #PassTheMicYouth about the stigma around menstrual products, period poverty, and the importance of access. Learn about why period poverty is an issue that everyone should be aware of and how you can

Micdrop: Juntos Means Together

Oct 1st, 2019 23m 27s

Several high school students in the Juntos program have written two books about their experiences, communities, and activism! This episode of #PassTheMicYouth features a conversation among these young literary activists as they discuss what you

Activism, According to Students

Sep 30th, 2019 7m 55s

#PassTheMicYouth shares the stories of young activists, but what is activism? We talked with college students and asked them to share their definition of activism.

Mic Drop: Cultural Appropriation

Sep 9th, 2019 11m 12s

Cultural appropriation is the misuse of minority cultural elements by a majority culture. Dominique Favero and co-host Luke Shealy discuss cancel culture, why cultural appropriation is a problem, and more in this Mic Drop.

Activism is in Fashion

May 1st, 2019 20m 46s

Dominique always loved art. When the Trump administration rescinded DACA, she used her talent to spread a message without even having to say a word. Hosts Sam, Nyawira, and Luke discuss the importance of clothing in activism and self expression