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YA! Experts Advise Biden-Harris Transition Team
Open Ears at the Top – Prior to January’s Presidential Inauguration, several Youth ALIVE! staff members were invited to address members of the Biden-Harris transition team […]
Listen to Our Youth, Get Optimistic
TNT’s Undaunted Commitment – We’re continuously impressed by the dynamism of our Teens on Target youth leaders at Castlemont and Fremont High Schools, and especially these […]
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Jasmine & Davey’s Story – In 5 minutes of raw, honest, beautiful testimony and animation, our Khadafy Washington Project Coordinator Jasmine Hardison takes you on her […]