Life in Tanzania, original poetry, and life advice from middle school students – Ep.25
Brashear 9th grader, Fatuma, talk about growing up in Tanzania, students at The Neighborhood Academy read and reflect on poetry, and 9 to 12 year old girls share advice about bullies, healthy relationships, and building character.
Chronicles of a Black girl, reflections on original poetry, and comparing international experiences – Ep.24
High school students at Nazareth College and Career Prep talk about the challenges Black girls face in schools and communities, Neighborhood Academy poets share and reflect upon original works, and current Brashear High School students talk about their upbringing locally and globally.
Positive conversation, original prose, and memories from South Africa – Ep.23
Montour High School creates a safe space for positive conversation, Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School senior, Julian, with original prose and Angaziya, a Brashear High School senior, talks about her South African roots.
Changing Pittsburgh neighborhoods and original poetry – Ep.22
Original poetry by Higher Achievement scholars and high-school students talking about the things that they love about Pittsburgh and what they would change.
Urban farming and Spring poems – Ep.21
High school students involved in Grow Pittsburgh’s Summer gardening programs reflect on urban gardens, Spring Hill Elementary students share poems about Spring, and Wilkinsburg’s own Jamarcus and RJ interview a gardener in their community.