Youth Voices

Climate Stories | Youth Report: Trash Fish & NC Restaurants

Coastal Youth Media Reporter Lily Spalding wanted to produce a story about sustainable seafood in her hometown, Beaufort, North Carolina. So she sat down in the kitchen with coastal North Carolina chef Kevin Davis, and asked him  the questions she’s always had. Climate Stories | Youth Report is a podcast by Coastal Youth Media &…

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Climate Stories | Youth Report: Shrimping, Over Time

In our first episode, 14-year-old reporter Alex Kies is exploring how the shrimping industry in his neck of the woods, Carteret County, North Carolina, is being impacted by climate change.  Alex speaks to 20-year shrimper, Thomas Smith, whose family has been working on the water for generations. Climate Stories | Youth Report is a podcast…

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When Can We Get A Break?

Kamhara Nixon-McKoy asks listeners, “When can we get a break?” She’s referring to the two police murders that directly followed Derek Chauvin’s conviction in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kam and the rest of the She Rocks team reflect on what these murders mean to them as young Black women. The team also takes you through the latest…

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Saying Goodbye To Amari

In this episode of She Rocks, we talk to Amari about her time at Girls Rocking In The South (GRITS), which co-produces this podcast. We ask her about her accomplishments so far and what she has in store for the future. We also bring you updates in news, fashion, and entertainment. Produced by Coastal Youth…

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Arts & Resilience: Our Conversation With Carolynn Phillips Of The JUST US Program

In this episode of She Rocks, we talk about our feelings surrounding the two national tragedies that happened in the last few weeks. After we delve deep into what we make of these events, we cover our usual segments: fashion and entertainment. We welcome Carolynn Phillips of the JUST US program to tell us about…

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Honoring Legacy: Nathan Johnson Talks To Mr. John

In Bolton, North Carolina – a small town of about 600 people located in rural Columbus County, North Carolina – Mr. John can be found in his front yard on his lawnmower, or running the fish fry at Bolton’s famous Pine Tree Festival. Today, 15-year-old Nathan Johnson sits down with Mr. John to talk about…

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Women’s History Month, Pt. 2: Queendom Living With Angel George and Myiesha Gore

Today, we talk through the new stimulus package that’s been passed and what it means for us. If you’ve noticed the new photos posted with our latest episodes, we’re welcoming two guests to this episode who did our makeup for the shoot: Angel George of Peachy Customz and Myiesha Gore of Epitome Makeup. We ask…

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Women’s History Month, Pt. 1: Setting Boundaries In Relationships & Our Favorite Female Celebrities And Characters

Hi everyone! We're back for another episode of She Rocks Teen Radio, moving from one exciting month (Black History Month) to another: Women's History Month. We're saving the bulk of our conversation about women's empowerment for our next episode, but today, we talk about how to set boundaries in relationships. If something uncomfortable or inappropriate…

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Women’s History Month, Pt. 1: Setting Boundaries In Relationships & Our Favorite Female Celebrities And Characters

Hi everyone! We’re back for another episode of She Rocks Teen Radio, moving from one exciting month (Black History Month) to another: Women’s History Month. We’re saving the bulk of our conversation about women’s empowerment for our next episode, but today, we talk about how to set boundaries in relationships. If something uncomfortable or inappropriate…

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Honoring Legacy: Nathan Johnson Talks To 89-Year-Old Ms. Willie Mae

89-year-old Willie Mae grew up in Bolton, North Carolina – a small, predominantly African American town of about 600 people located in rural Columbus County, North Carolina. Today, 15-year-old Nathan Johnson sits down with Willie Mae to talk about her life as a way to honor the legacy of Black elders in Bolton. What advice…

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