Voices of Our Youth

Honoring Our Rich Past and Promising Future

By Dr. Kanika Tomalin | President and CEO, The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg…

“If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible…

‘From a teen’s perspective, inflation is its own epidemic. It can destroy economies…

Creative Pinellas introduced youths to local artist Dr. Dallas Jackson’s artwork as he…

Dacia Jackson “Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity” — Oprah…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country is outnumbered but will still…

Read the musings of Youth Farm participants below. The Youth Farm aims to empower the…

The subservient Black yard ornaments were used as markers throughout the Underground…

Most common New Year’s Resolutions include losing weight, exercising, getting…

There are many versions of Santa Claus worldwide, such as in Germany when St. Nicholas…

‘Self-esteem comes from being able to define the world in your own terms and…

Whether it’s “This We’ll Defend,” “Semper Fidelis,” or “Aim High, Fly Fight…

The origin of Halloween date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced…

Stress in teens can be caused by school, extracurriculars, friends, problems at home,…

The pros and cons of Florida Virtual School BY DACIA JACKSON, Youth Contributor PINELLAS…

BY YAMIRA PATTERSON, St. Petersburg High School student Maya Matheney is a rising…

Lyrik Shikany just graduated from St. Petersburg High School and is a social media…

Aishat Lawal BY YAMIRA PATTERSON, St. Petersburg High School student Aishat Lawal is a…