Stories matching tag 'Youth'
Disheartened by the rising teen incarceration rates in California, Y.O.G.A. for Youth was founded in South Central Los Angeles by Krishna Kaur in 1971.
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On National Coming Out Day, America needs to address its intolerance and lack of respect for gender non-conforming youths.
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Wanda Jackson tells the story of her son Kevin, who took his own life and left two children behind. Know the signs and save a life.
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We can all try to positively influence a young discouraged person and prevent suicide. All it takes is an open mind, and awareness.
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Even after all the gang brutality he had experienced, Tookie's bravest accomplishment was to go beyond admitting his part in inflicting pain on his fellow brothers and sisters and start an initiative to save young children from street life.
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