Young people have a voice and it should be heard!

We have begun an initiative to create a safe space where young people will be able to express their opinion on education, politics, employment, the environment and other issues that affect them.  We want young people to share their stories, organize and take action.  As a society we have deemed the voice of young people inadequate however, in order to create change we must be adamant about listening to one another.  The young people in these interviews represent a part of this voice and their struggles.

For more info or to get involved please contact Hector at 617-354-8991, hacevedo@typp.org   

         

Jose Iraheta	Describe a positive and negative educational experience.   “You shouldn’t worry about being different” “I do what is right and I do what I think is me” “People feel better as they climb up the latter and they put down other people”   Audio of Full Interview:
Joas Desravines	Tell us about a time you learned something.   “Everyday is a learning experience” “All educational experiences are positive” “Working with the youth is making the city better” Audio of Full Interview:
Tequisha Dunn	Tell us about a time you learned something.   “There is always a new experience and someone else to learn from” “Kids pay so much attention that you can learn from watching them” “As you become an adult you pay less attention the the most meaningful things” Audio of Full Interview:
O'Neal Session	Tell us about a time you learned something.   “The Black kids dont receive the education they need” “To be a citizen of this country, it means to be respected, respect yourself..” “Once you take care of your country your pretty much taking care of the world, helping those around you..” Audio of Full Interview: