Y-Press

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Y-Press was a nonprofit youth-media organization that stresses youth development and leadership skills. It was a youth-driven organization that gave children and teens a voice in the world through journalism. Members built communication skills by producing stories with a youth perspective. Founded in 1991, Y-Press closed its doors in late 2012. 

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5 Pieces

Y-Press reporters talk with minority youth about their perceptions and relationships with police. The reporters also talk with local police to hear what they have to say as well. Y-Press is a youth media organization based in Indianapolis.

  • From: Y-Press
  • Updated: Jul 28, 2009
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4 Pieces

In this series, four Y-Press journalists explore how the current economy has affected youth. While many stories have been done about adults and the economy, few mentioned teens. However, teens not only spend money, they make it.

  • From: Y-Press
  • Updated: Nov 27, 2009

Pieces

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Y-Press reporters talked with conference attendees about Sen. McCain's VP pick. Interviewees included former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, young peo...

  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 04:09
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Y-Press went to the 2008 Republican National Convention to report youth issues and youth voices at the convention. While in St. Paul, Minn., repor...

  • Added: Jul 28, 2009
  • Length: 03:39