Some applaud the so-called water boys for their drive, but their efforts sometimes frustrate Atlanta residents, lawmakers, and drivers alike. By Allison Joyner Youth nonprofit Helping Empower Youth (HEY!), with assistance from the city of Atlanta, has created a hydration program, HEY! Hydrate!, designed to help youth learn small business skills. Located between the Peachtree […]
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New Greening Youth Foundation CEO reflects on Atlanta’s greenspaces, diversifying careers in conservation
GYF aims to improve outdoor access for underserved youth and young adults and connect them to careers in the environmental sector.
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Wilderness Works: Atlanta nonprofit connecting at-risk youth to the outdoors
It’s no secret that spending time outside has a multitude of health benefits — like reduced depression and anxiety, stronger immune systems and even better eyesight. But not everyone has equal access to these benefits.
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Georgia student one step closer to becoming Boys & Girls Clubs’ 2022 Youth of the Year
By Hannah E. Jones On June 15, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) students, families and leaders gathered at the Georgia Aquarium to celebrate exemplary students of the southeast — all with a backdrop of beluga whales, manta rays and whale sharks gliding through the blue waters. Sixteen southeast students traveled to Atlanta for […]
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Youth continues era of public rallies, now over teaching of structural racism
The era of youth protests continued Friday at the Georgia Capitol, where a group of students gathered to protest legislation that aims to curb the teaching of structural racism, often described as critical race theory.
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Most Valuable Kids Atlanta provides city’s youth with free tickets to local events
By Hannah E. Jones When taking a trip down memory lane, seeing your favorite team play or going to a concert with friends or family stands out among the best of times. These are crucial moments, especially as a kid. While these experiences are important, not all families have the means to buy tickets to […]
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100 Black Men of Atlanta named ‘2020 Large Chapter of the Year’
100 Black Men of Atlanta has been named the “2020 Large Chapter of the Year” by the national organization, 100 Black Men of America, for its leadership in four focus areas that continued despite the challenges of this past year.
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Chattahoochee Nature Center: New CEO sees path to link more people with nature
The waiting list of 800 children for summer camp at the Chattahoochee Nature Center is a good problem to have, by any typical management metric. Natasha Rice doesn’t see it that way.
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Art contest for Youth Birding Competition begins amid newfound passion for birds
The pandemic hasn’t stopped the T-shirt Art Contest that’s part of Georgia’s planned 16th annual Youth Birding Competition. The statewide art contest was won last year by an eighth-grader from Duluth.
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‘Young, gifted and Black’ is not enough for Atlanta’s next generation
By Guest Columnist PHIL OLALEYE, executive director of Next Generation Men & Women (Next Gen)
“Sit your behind down and let’s complete this application!” It was approaching midnight and Ms. Brenda was not going to allow her son’s close friend let this deadline pass. She recognized his talent and potential. And as a single-mother, she knew all he needed was some direction and support. “I won’t get in, and even if I do, I can’t afford it,” he muttered softly as he submitted his college application with a few minutes to spare.
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After George Floyd’s death, Atlanta seeks young adults to review complaints against police
Three months after George Floyd died in police custody, Atlanta is seeking two young adults to serve on the city’s board that adjudicates citizen complaints against Atlanta police and corrections officers.
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Time has arrived to unite for Atlanta’s kids
By Guest Columnist DAVID SUITTS, founder of Unite For Kids Atlanta
When people ask why I care about early childhood development, I think back to when I first thought I could maybe teach.
There’s a Youtube video of that summer: I’m filming and talking at three girls, none whom could be older than 6 years.
