We are joined by Sofia and Kiana, two student reporters with the Youth Reporting Institute at WUNC.

Timi chats about her research and personal experience on the topic of medical racism in the United States.

The 2020 election was years in the making and it was a dominating presence in the media and in our minds. In this week's episode we're talking about the role of young people as both voters and important stakeholders in the political process. We spoke with Cassie and Neha who interned with the Eagleton Institute of Politics RU Voting initiative.   For more stories on youth activism, check out PassTheMicYouth.com

The landscape of activism saw tremendous change in 2020. Multiple dimensions of human life needed greater attention and care, and the individual's role as an activist in society became more defined. In light of this, we wanted to take the time to reflect on this past year, learn from our experiences, and try to articulate our vision for the future of activism and social transformation. To help us do this, we asked four of our friends who have previously been on the podcast to share their thoughts. Take a listen to what Ameer Abdul, Macy Lee, Cyrus Rad, and Ushab Dahal had to say about 2020!   For more stories of youth activism and additional resources, check out passthemicyouth.ces.ncsu.edu

The earth's climate is changing because of continued actions from humans. Young people have been continually calling for policy action, striking, and making their voices heard. Host Nyawira spoke with prominent Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate about her experience striking, representing her country and somtimes Africa as a continent, and the impact that she sees climate change already making.   For more stories of youth activism and additional resources, check out PassTheMicYouth.com

In light of recent events, it's more important than ever to reflect upon how our own identity affects our experiences and the ways we move through our communities. Sharing our stories, and more importantly listening, helps us to expand our own perspective and better practice empathy. Hosts Nyawira, Matin, and Luke discuss their own early experiences in recognizing how race plays a role in their community dynamics and how to have effective group discussions about race in America.   For more stories of youth activism and additional resources, check out PassTheMicYouth.com

High school senior Sanskriti Deva is harnessing technology to create the Smart Can: a trash can that automatically sorts compost, trash, and recyclables. We dive into her journey as a young entrepreneur, how her invention brought her to the White House, and how business can be used for activism!     For more stories of youth activism, check out passthemicyouth.com 

The way the we engage with government continues to evolve. Luke spoke with New York's youngest elected official Hannah Zimmerman about how she encourages other young people to be civically engaged. They also discussed the how digital technologies are changing organizing and how activists can harness those technologies to make positive change!   For more stories of youth activism, check out passthemicyouth.com

Sam Texeira, the 2019 Boston Teacher of the Year, is an educator dedicated to activism. At a time of growing economic insecurity and loss of life in the wake of the COVID pandemic, as well as ongoing social unrest driven by generations of systemic racism, Sam remains dedicated to his mission of inspiring and educating students. This episode is the story of how the relationship between Mr. Texeira and Rebecca, one of his former students, amplified the voices of Boston youth amidst a pandemic.  For more stories of youth activism, check out passthemicyouth.com

Podcasts and other media allow anyone's voice to be heard across the world. Host Matin speaks with Lucy Ivey of Teens Speak Up about her podcast journey and the power of podcasts for activism!   For more stories of incredible young activists, Check out PassTheMicYouth.com