Tag: youth
‘Katrina Babies’ filmmaker: Documentary is a piece of ‘justice that needs to be done’ l ABCNL
ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth spoke with educator and filmmaker Edward Buckles Jr. about Hurricane Katrina’s impact on the youth of New Orleans, showcased in his…
Youth football coach killed
A manhunt is underway for the brother of a former NFL star wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Texas. ABC News’ Mona Kosar…
Alabama LGBTQ+ youth find safe haven at Magic City Acceptance Academy
The first of its kind public charter school is LGBTQ+ affirming and is open to all students. SUBSCRIBE to ABC News: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP WATCH MORE on…
LGBTQ+ youth find safe haven
As some lawmakers across the country draft anti-LGBTQ+ measures, one Alabama public charter school is helping students of all orientations thrive. #abcnews #pride #lgbtq source
Gen Z calls for action after latest round of mass shootings nationwide
Sophie Beren, founder and CEO of The Conversationalist, and March for Our Lives’ youth congress member Ruquan Brown call for action against gun violence as…
Teen makes plea to relocate Shankar the elephant from Indian zoo
ABC News’ James Longman reports on the efforts of 16-year-old Nikita Dhawan to draw attention to the plight of a 26-year-old African elephant and to…
Lopsided score sparks debate
Another blowout victory in youth sports has led to fallout for the winners. One coach has been suspended for a 92-4 win. ABC News’ Andrea…
Gun violence takes toll on Philadelphia’s youth
One student said his commute to school is like passing through a “war zone.” WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/3uHCDO5 WATCH OTHER…
Young climate activists on the fight for Earth l ABC News
Activists share how they fight climate change ahead of COP26, the 2021 U.N. Climate Change Conference. #ABCNews #ClimateChange #COP26 source
Parents of Michigan school shooter charged with involuntary manslaughter
James and Jennifer Crumbley were arrested on Saturday morning after failing to turn themselves in. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: https://abc.com/shows/world-news-tonight WATCH WORLD…
Los Angeles police build bonds through Watts youth football
ABC News’ Will Carr reports on the Watts Rams, a football team coached by Los Angeles police who are helping team members on and off…
‘Pose’ star Dominique Jackson discusses mentoring queer youth of color | Nightline
Jackson said that playing her character Elektra on “Pose” resurfaced personal trauma. The show’s iconic star Billy Porter shared last month that he’s secretly lived…
Teen asks former coach to adopt her | WNT
Alabama youth coach Daniel Donaldson and his family offered to foster one of his players who had a difficult foster care experience. After 524 days,…
Embedding with US military leaders combating ISIS on Syrian border in Iraq I Nightline
“World News Tonight” anchor David Muir was granted unprecedented access with U.S. troops still fighting against the enduring insurgence of ISIS soldiers. WATCH THE FULL…
Teen activist Greta Thunberg urges US lawmakers to ‘listen to the scientists’ l ABC News
The 16-year-old Swedish environmental activist appeared before Congress Wednesday. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2mhfAvV #ABCNews #GretaThunberg #Climate #Congress #Environment #Science #News source
Taal Volcano, plane crash and Winter Youth Olympic Games: World in Photos, Jan. 13
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source
Bridging the Black economic gap
ABC News’ Deirdre Bolton reports on the app Goalsetter trying to help Black youth build savings and financial knowledge. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at…
Young activist recounts pivotal moments in her fight for black lives
Nupol Kiazolu, president of Black Lives Matter of Greater New York, discussed what spurred her to activism at a very young age. source
Learning from 2016, young activists organize and mobilize their peers to vote | Nightline
“Nightline” traveled to the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina to see which tactics grassroots organizations are using to target younger voters this…
11-year-old Colombian activist plants hundreds of trees for Earth Day
The activist planted hundreds of trees in cities across Colombia to mark Earth Day and raise awareness of the climate crisis. SUBSCRIBE to ABC News…
