Few things bring back memories like a baseball player stopping by a local field to play catch with kids. It’s a simple joy that hasn’t changed much over the years. For many, those moments were as much about learning as they were about fun—lessons about teamwork, fair play, and respect. Back in earli
A group of three girls from Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park recently took first place in a business competition hosted by Moraine Valley Community College. Instead of just tackling a regular project, they had to quickly come up with a full marketing plan for a new solar battery. The catch?
The past few months have seen a troubling rise in violence involving young people across the United States, from massive mall gatherings gone wrong to shootings at parties and even schools. In one case, a planned fight in a North Carolina park left two teens dead and five injured, echoing scenes fro
Utah kids grow up in a place that prizes teamwork, hard work and family. Youth sports are one of the best teachers for those values. But many families can’t afford to let their children join a team. A new effort called Utah Youth Sports Giving Day is here to change that. It will bring together nonp
For many young men of color—especially Black students—the barbershop isn’t just about sharp fades and fresh lines. It’s a meeting spot where ideas flow as freely as the clippers buzz. A Connecticut university turned this familiar space into a structured support system called Barbershop Talks—where f
A large survey of over 1, 100 university students from twelve cities shows cinema is still mostly a group activity for this generation. Instead of seeing movies as a way to escape loneliness, most students said they go to laugh and chat with friends afterwards. The big screens and surround sound als
The story begins with a man named Kilimanjaro Robbs, who grew up in Jamaica and later moved to California. He now runs a nonprofit called Hidden Genius Project that helps young black men learn tech and business skills. Robbs says the United States offers many ways to get ahead. He points out that s
Moses Moody grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, watching how meeting athletes shaped his own path. At just nine years old, he stood outside a school gym with a football, hoping to meet NFL player Michael Vick after a free clinic. Waiting in line for an autograph became one of his clearest childhood me
New Mexico is famous for sunsets, mountains and wide open skies. But a quiet problem grows every day: plastic litter everywhere. A new wave of young people is stepping up. They joined a state program that lets them work with teachers, lawmakers and community leaders to fight plastic waste. T
The race for Washington, D. C. ’s next mayor is heating up, with two main candidates pulling ahead in different ways. One focuses on safety rules for young people, while the other talks more about keeping costs down and improving schools. Polls show Janeese Lewis George is currently in front, especi
