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Stand Together Pittsburgh 2019
Students and teachers from Allegheny County gather at the Senator John Heinz History Center on April 10th to showcase their works to combat mental health stigma in their schools.
APOST Afterschool Advocacy Day 2019
On March 27th, Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) brought together Pittsburgh-area students for a trip to Pennsylvania's Capitol in Harrisburg. The students advocated for afterschool activity resources and learned about local government. They also talked with elected officials and recorded reflections on their experience. Pittsburgh Youth Media 2019
Students from grades 7-12 discuss topics of interest, produce radio documentaries, share creative work and more.
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Aliquippa Impact Black History Month Profiles
In celebration of Black History Month, with a grant from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, youth from Aliquippa Impact selected important African Americans to research, profile, and present about at the B.F. Jones Memorial Library. Community leaders Mayor Dwan Walker and city administrator Sam Gill were on hand to hear the presentations and talk with the youth. Emerging Leaders Program 2019
Students from the Emerging Leaders Program of Human Services Center Corp. discuss societal standards placed on women, an aging education system, and their experiences in ELP. From There to Here… 2018/2019
As part of their Fall 2018 Social Studies unit, thirty-two Winchester Thurston School fifth graders interviewed people who came to the Pittsburgh area from other parts of the world. Here are excerpts from these interviews, and the students’ reflections on this project. Manchester Academic Charter School Afterschool : MACS FM
Students in grades 6-8 at Manchester Academic Charter School are working with SLB Radio to prepare and record weekly podcasts and commentaries as part of an afterschool program. These pieces are a result of their weekly sessions in which students will learn about the microphones, mixers and digital recorders used in producing features for radio.The Obama Eagle 2019
Student staff of the Obama Eagle discuss newsworthy topics and areas of interest.
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Streaming Justice Webcast 2019: Students Honor MLK
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, high school students hosted Streaming Justice, a live four-hour webcast. From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., participants hosted the live webcast, selected the songs played during their segments and learned about the equipment used in a live broadcast. Discussions covered topics such as civil rights, youth engagement, public education and other matters of justice and equity.
Students that participated in Streaming Justice are from area schools including Obama Academy, Oakland Catholic, Penn Hills High School, Nazareth Prep, Environmental Charter School, Sci-Tech, St. Benedict the Moor and Woodland Hills Junior Senior High School. Martin Luther King, Jr Day Celebration
The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh offered a day of special programming for youth and families to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr; including live webcasting, collaborative artwork, music, and more. South Fayette High School Podcasts
South Fayette High School students in Ms. Reed's broadcast journalism class create podcasts on topics of their choosing. Listen to these podcasts below as well as promos for the episodes. 
