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Houston Youth Organize Protest in Solidarity with Palestine

Thousands in Houston attended a youth-led protest in solidarity with Palestinians facing ongoing violence from the Zionist Israeli state.

Outgoing Director of Education Juliet Stipeche Reflects on Career with Youth (Part 4/4)

Opeyemi Ogundele & Jazmin Alvarez

Houston Mayor’s Office of Education Director Juliet Stipeche has stepped down from her position. Jazmin Alvarez and Opeyemi Ogundele recently spoke with Stipeche as she reflected on her over five years of service.

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Outgoing Director of Education Juliet Stipeche Reflects on Career with Youth (Part 1/4)

Opeyemi Ogundele & Jazmin Alvarez

Houston Mayor’s Office of Education Director Juliet Stipeche has stepped down from her position. Jazmin Alvarez and Opeyemi Ogundele recently spoke with Stipeche as she reflected on her over five years of service.

The Time Warp: A Story About Covid-19 & Teenagers

The past year has distorted our memories.

Skinfolk ain't kinfolk: representation won’t save us

Opeyemi Ogundele

January 26, 2021

The performance of diversity does not create material gains for minoritized people.

‘No justice, no sleep’: Houston youth advocate for climate justice

Nnennaya Ihejirikah

January 22, 2021

Sunrise Houston won’t let politicians rest until the local Climate Action Plan is executed and the national Green New Deal is passed.

Competitive sports perpetuate the U.S. grind narrative

January 15, 2021

Designing competitive sports to encourage severe training at the cost of other human development secures a capitalist economy and sustains inequality.