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‘Seat at the Table’ video: Samantha Bee Inspires Teen Conversations

By Katina Paron ● Teen Voices ● February 22, 2017

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‘Seat at the Table’ video: Invisible Disability in Spotlight

By Katina Paron ● Teen Voices ● February 17, 2017

Global Fund for Women’s Musimbi Kanyoro calls Bryn Healy a “pioneer” for bringing invisible disabilities to the spotlight in this second installment of their “A Seat at the Table” conversation.

‘Seat at the Table’ video: Activism as Personal Responsibility

By Katina Paron ● Teen Voices ● February 10, 2017

Teen Bryn Healy talks with Global Fund for Women’s Musimbi Kanyoro about the challenges of making the world free of hatred in this first installment of their “A Seat at the Table” conversation. “Activism is a long life of justice,” says Kanyoro.

Refugee Girls Often Left Behind Without Education

By Ashley Shah ● Teen Voices ● February 3, 2017

If it wasn’t for the Yale Refugee Project, girls like Noor wouldn’t be getting the services she needs after she left her home in Syria.

‘Seat at the Table’ video: The Path to Feminism

By Katina Paron ● Teen Voices ● January 30, 2017

When a long-time feminist sits down with a newly self-identified feminist, the conversation turns to leadership and community parenting.

‘Seat at the Table’ video: The Anatomy of a Change Agent

By Katina Paron ● Teen Voices ● January 27, 2017

Even though Marie Wilson and Tonie Chase are change agents from very different backgrounds, both credit the Girls Scouts for early leadership experiences.

‘Queen of Katwe’ More Than Entertainment for Ugandan Girls

By Maria Natasha Kyasa, Patsy Kisakye, Ruth Kagoye & Zahara Li Nakisige ● Teen Voices ● January 25, 2017

For these girls in Uganda, seeing Disney’s “Queen of Katwe” was a remarkable experience filled with many firsts, including traffic jams, elevators and seeing one of their own rise to international stardom.

‘Seat at the Table’ video: Overcoming ‘Sweet’ to Get to ‘Sexy’

By Katina Paron ● Culture ● January 16, 2017

Johileny says her disability caused a delay in her social life. In this final installment of their “Seat at the Table” conversation, Dr. Danielle Sheypuk tells her that by becoming “comfortable with your body and your disability” she can fight the internalised ableism that keeps her from dating.

‘Seat at the Table’ video: Education Key for Girls with Disabilities

By Katina Paron ● Teen Voices ● January 13, 2017

This “Seat at the Table” conversation documents the first time Johileny Meran meets a doctor and a professional who uses a wheelchair, just like she does.

Makeup Boosts Confidence, Performance for These Female Teen Athletes

By Carina Tedesco ● Teen Voices ● December 23, 2016

Teen Laurel Kujan applies foundation, mascara and bronzer before her volleyball games, which she says can help minimize some of her worries while playing. She and some other teen athletes feel they play their best when they look their best.