XPrize’s Peter Diamandis Wants a Modern-Day ‘Star Trek’ for Youth

The XPrize founder wants to “flood” YouTube with positive future visions to shift public attitudes away from fear and toward opportunity. Photography by Jamal Countess/Getty Images for TIME As a child growing up in the 1960s, it was Peter Diamandis’ world He changed when he started watching Star Trek. The sci-fi show’s utopian vision has … Read more

Youth Violence Under Scrutiny After Stabbing of Student in Cairo

A fatal stabbing of a university student occurred outside a private academy in Cairo this week renewed Concerns in Egypt about a pattern of violent conflicts among young people, especially students. authorities He says The victim, a university student, was attacked by another student following a quarrel outside the university campus in the Sheraton area … Read more

The Rise of Therapy Vocabulary Among Egypt’s Youth

In a Cairo café, a casual conversation between friends takes an unexpected turn. One says the comment was “exciting.” Another explains the breakup as a result of “toxic behavior.” A third talks about “setting boundaries.” None of them are therapists, but the language sounds familiar, almost routine. For many young people, especially in upper and … Read more

NAACP IMAGE AWARDS ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A YOUTH IN A MOTION PICTURE

The NAACP continues to unveil the nominees for the 57th annual ceremony. Here are the nominees for Outstanding Performance by a Youth in a Motion Picture. Young performers who received nominations this year in the Outstanding Performance by a Youth in a Motion Picture category include: Amari Price (The Knife) Estella K. Kahiha … Read more

LEAH SAVA JEFFRIES, AMANDA CHRISTINE, AND MORE LEAD 2026 NAACP IMAGE AWARDS YOUTH IN SERIES NOMINEES

The NAACP has unveiled the nominees for the 57th annual ceremony, with many of your favorite young stars earning major nods. Young performers who received major recognition this year include in the Outstanding Performance by a Youth category include: Leah Sava Jeffries for Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney) Amanda Christine for IT: … Read more

NEW STUDY FINDS THAT SOCIAL MEDIA BEAUTY FILTERS ARE HURTING BLACK YOUTH MORE THAN WE REALIZE

For years, creators have called out beauty filters for reinforcing Eurocentric features from lightened skin to narrower noses and even altered eye color. Now, a new study suggests the impact reaches far beyond aesthetics. According to researchers, these filters, paired with constant exposure to online racism, may be quietly harming Black adolescents’ mental health. Teens … Read more

NEW DOCUMENTARY SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON HOW BOOK BANS AFFECT YOUTH

In 2021, Texas state representative, Matt Krause, circulated a list of books that he believed should be pulled from schools. That list sent shockwaves through classrooms and libraries across the Lone Star State. Now, a new documentary is shining a spotlight on how book bans affect not just Black youth, but all youth.  Krause’s list, … Read more

Ex-Oakland youth boxing gym director sentenced for stealing donation delivered by Stephen Curry

(Kron)-Federal prosecutors said that the director of the East Auckland Boxing Company, was sentenced to 27 months in prison to steal more than half a million dollars. Howard Solomon, 38, was the CEO of the East Ocland Boxing Association (EOBA) from 2017 to 2021. Non -profit organizations provide after school and summer programming for East … Read more

Firefighters battle blaze at vacant San Jose youth center

San Jose, California (Crohn) – Firefighters are fighting a fire at a vacant youth center in the Mayfir neighborhood of San Jose on Friday morning. The fire broke out at about one in the morning at the MacSa former Youth Center, a building that was vacant for several years. Multiple ladder trucks are used to … Read more

Chappell Roan to donate $1 per ticket to trans youth charities on fall tour – Socialite Life

Queer pop sensation Chappell Roan is thrilling fans with an exciting announcement of her upcoming tour, where she’s making a heartwarming commitment to support trans organizations through ticket sales. The Grammy-winning artist behind the infectious hit “Pink Pony Club” revealed on Thursday, July 24, that she’ll be treating fans to a series of intimate “pop-up” … Read more