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youth empowerment

Cutting More Than Hair: Why Barbershops Are Saving Spaces for Young Men of Color

June 8, 2026

For many young men of color—especially Black students—the barbershop isn’t just about sharp fades and fresh lines. It’s a meeting spot where ideas flow as freely as the clippers buzz. A Connecticut university turned this familiar space into a structured support system called Barbershop Talks—where f

opinion

Youth Voices Unite: A Call to Action for Safety and Support

May 16, 2026

Staten Island faces a growing problem: more teens are getting involved in shootings, even though overall city violence is falling. This trend shows that young people are slipping into dangerous situations faster and with fewer safeguards than before. The Canvas Institute has seen the hidden struggl

health

Diabetes in kids: More than just medicine

April 16, 2026

Kids with diabetes often face struggles most adults wouldn’t imagine. Daily life isn’t just about school and friends—it’s about managing a serious condition. Some families skip meals so their child can take their insulin. Others stretch doses to save money. This isn’t rare. In tight neighborhoods, c

education

Building Bright Futures: A Two‑Decade Journey in Anaheim

February 10, 2026

A local center on Gilbert Street opened two decades ago to give kids from underserved neighborhoods a chance to explore science, tech, engineering and math. It began with just five teachers and 150 students, but today it supports more than 200, 000 learners. The program grew from simple labs to a fu

education

New Faces, Big Plans: 4-H Welcomes Four New Leaders to Its Board

December 12, 2025

Four new leaders have joined the National 4-H Council's Board of Trustees. They come from different backgrounds: business, tech, education, and nonprofits. Their goal? To help 4-H prepare young people for the future. Deisha Barnett is one of the new members. She's the President of Global Communicat

education

How School Choice Can Fix America's Education Crisis

November 11, 2025

America's education system is in trouble. Many students are graduating without a solid grasp of basic history or government. Only a small fraction of eighth-graders can pass a basic U. S. history test. This isn't just about bad grades. It's about a system that doesn't let families choose better scho

health

Music's Power to Heal Communities

May 30, 2025

The power of music to transform lives is undeniable. It can inspire, uplift, and even heal. In urban areas, where violence is a daily struggle, music programs are stepping in to make a difference. One such program, Beyond the Bars, is doing just that. It's a music enrichment program designed to empo

education

Growing Minds, Growing Gardens: A Summer of Discovery for Boston and Cambridge Students

September 16, 2024

In a city filled with concrete and steel, a group of Boston and Cambridge students are learning to tend urban gardens and discover the joy of growing their own food. The CitySprouts Green Team Summer Program is a unique initiative that not only teaches students about science and the natural world bu

politics

Paint the Polls Black: A Critical Voter Education Series

September 16, 2024

As the nation hurtles towards one of the most pivotal elections in recent history, the Sundial Group of Companies has launched a critical voter education series, "Paint the Polls Black." This ambitious initiative aims to inform, mobilize, and protect the voting rights of Black communities across the

lifestyle

The BASE Secures Its Roxbury Home for Good: A Testament to Community Commitment

September 15, 2024

The BASE, a nonprofit organization that uses sports to build teamwork skills and self-esteem in Boston children, has secured its Roxbury home for good. The organization's leader, Steph Lewis, received a call from the landlord two days before Christmas, informing him that the building was being put u