Youth Media Project
The Mississippi Youth Media Project empowers high school students in the Jackson metro area to produce impactful multimedia journalism focused on equity and community issues.
Interview with Jackson’s Mayor-elect, Chokwe Lumumba
On Wednesday, May 3, the day after the Democratic primary for mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba visited the Youth Media Project learning space to sit with student journalists from Jim Hill High School and Wingfield High School. Lumumba talked about the community of Jackson, youth engagement, future creative placemaking opportunities, and a message of embrace for […]
YMP-PTA Mayor Forum Video, Questionnaire
Here is the Facebook Live video from the Youth Mayoral Forum at Provine High School on Monday, April 17, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Supervisor Robert Graham had confirmed, but did not show up. The questions are below this post in the comments so you can follow along. Video #1: Video #2 (closing statements): WJTV […]
A Journey With Kai Smith
HB 1523: Growing up LGBT in Mississippi
