PassTheMicYouth Multimedia Program: Setting the Stage to Amplify Youth Voices

The #PassTheMicYouth multimedia program is a youth-centered, youth-led podcast and blog that amplifies the voices and lived experiences of young people across social identity groups. Grounded in a positive youth development framework and informed by a critical pedagogical tradition, #PassTheMicYouth...

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Published in:Journal of extension 2019-12, Vol.57 (6)
Main Authors: Gonzalez, Maru, McKee, Katherine E, Kokozos, Michael, Shealy, Luke, Chan, Sam
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activism
Audio Equipment
Creativity
Dialogs (Language)
Electronic Publishing
Extension Education
Handheld Devices
Information Dissemination
Lesson Plans
Participation
Political Issues
Reflection
Social Change
Social Problems
Web Sites
Youth
Youth Programs
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Summary:The #PassTheMicYouth multimedia program is a youth-centered, youth-led podcast and blog that amplifies the voices and lived experiences of young people across social identity groups. Grounded in a positive youth development framework and informed by a critical pedagogical tradition, #PassTheMicYouth shines a spotlight on sociopolitical issues important to young people and provides a platform that supports creativity and candor. Archived podcast episodes and blog posts are accompanied by lesson plans Extension professionals and other educators can use to promote dialogue and critical reflection among youth and adult audiences. This article introduces the #PassTheMicYouth program and examines potential applications for youth-serving professionals.
ISSN:1077-5315
1077-5315