YMCA Boys Basketball builds friendships and camaraderie
In the Blue Water area, basketball is a popular sport among young boys. The YMCA's youth sports coordinator and Warren Lincoln High School's coach talk about the effects of basketball on youth.
Voices of Youth
Are The Girls Alright? Youth at YMCA discuss unnattainable body image, feeling unheard
A group of teenage girls discuss issues like not being taken seriously and unattainable body images. One of their teachers shares her efforts to inspire young girls in the area to a happier, brighter future.
Youth at Restoration Christian Community Church dance to a higher beat
15-year-old Dabricka Woods says one of her favorite things to do in the Port Huron area is spiritual dance, and Jennifer Williams, director of the dance group, discusses the importance of dance to the church’s youth.
How a teen and his family helped revive the BMX course at Goodells County Park
Can-Am BMX in Goodells County Park membership has faded away over the years until Even Brown and his family helped revive the course and return it to its former glory.
Creating safer spaces for domestic violence survivors of marginalized identities
People from non-Asian communities may not always understand the cultural factors that impact domestic violence survivors from South Asian and other marginalized communities. Student writer Simran Kaur digs into the issue for our Voices of Youth series.
Chloe Nabozney redefines norms as an aspiring young, black female police officer from a rural town
Chloe Nabozney, a recent graduate of Landmark Academy in Kimball, talks about her goal of becoming a police officer after attending the St. Clair County Explorers Program. She hopes to inspire other young, black women to become cops in a predominantly male field.
A peek inside the gang scene in Port Huron and its impact on youth
During a discussion with middle school students for the Voices of Youth at the Blue Water YMCA, one of the kids talked about his involvement with gangs and why he joined. Sgt. Ryan Mynsberge from the Port Huron Police Department weighs in on what the police are doing about local gangs.
Voices of Youth with the YMCA: Giving local kids a chance to be heard
Josh Chapman, CEO of the Blue Water YMCA, is implementing a new program to find out what is important to young people, how they are coping in their daily lives, and what they hope for the future.
Voices of Youth: 3 Metro Detroit teens share their inspiring experiences with special needs program
For over two decades, Kids on the Go has been dedicated to serving children with special needs in the Grosse Pointe area. This year even a pandemic couldn't stop them from carrying out that mission.
Voices of Youth: Ferndale Parks & Rec teens open up about pandemic life and the coming school year
Life during the pandemic hasn't been easy, but these Ferndale Parks and Recreation volunteer youth are persevering as they anticipate a new school year.
