When The New York Post branded her school the “School of Glock,” high school senior Fredlove Deshommes knew there was more to the story — and she wasn’t about to let someone else write it. Armed with a microphone instead of a headline bias, she set out to reclaim her school’s narrative through a youth podcasting program that’s changing journalism from the inside out. Across New York City, students like Fredlove are stepping behind the mic — and into the byline — thanks to The Bell and the NYC Youth Journalism Coalition. It’s not just about telling stories; it’s about rewriting who gets to tell them.
Building the skills to engage with the world: Youth have their say at NYC Youth Journalism Coalition
