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Riots at Centennial High School 1971
Riots at Centennial High School 1971, is a video produced by Corbin P. an Edison Middle School student and a… Rate & comment | More from Jefferson, Edison & Franklin
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Gia Lewis-Smallwood Interview on April 22, 2010 (Unedited)
Anna, a YMW participant from Jefferson Middle School, interviewed Gia Lewis-Smallwood on April 22, 2010.

Gia is a professional… Rate & comment | More from Jefferson, Edison & Franklin
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Mr. Alvin Griggs Interview 2 on February 25, 2010 (Unedited)
Sonie, YMW participant at Jefferson Middle School, interviews Alvin Griggs, about high school life and high school drop-outs. Christelle ran… Rate & comment | More from Jefferson, Edison & Franklin
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And the Beat Goes On: The Spirit in the Legacy of the Douglass Center Drum Corps Rate & comment | More from And the Beat Goes On: The Spirit in the Legacy of the Douglass Center Drum Corps
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Dante Speaks at Kiwane Carrington March
Dante, a Youth Media Workshop member from Edison Middle School, participated in the October 22, 2009 march for Kiwane Carrington,… Rate & comment | More from Jefferson, Edison & Franklin
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Jeffrey Barkstall interview on January 27, 2010 (unedited)
Jeffrey Barkstall, Century 21 realtor and Champaign resident is interviewed at his office by Franklin Middle School student, Jordan on… Rate & comment | More from Jefferson, Edison & Franklin

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What's on this site?

Welcome to Illinois Youth Media! You can read more about this site, or look below for suggestions of what you can do here:

Illinois Public Media’s Youth Media Projects

This site has a variety of ongoing and archived projects initiated or supported by Illinois Public Media for you to browse through. These projects combine the hard work of teenagers, community members, adult mentors, the College of Media, school districts and other partner organizations to create authentic intergenerational stories of community. Take a look and let us know what you think.
Get Resources

If you're a teacher or youth media practitioner, check out our youth media resources. You'll find lesson plans and activities for teenager and youth media projects. You can download these resources or use them to get ideas for your own youth media projects.
Youth Media Projects Around the World

There are Youth Media Organizations all over the world. Youth Media is a great way for teens and adults to get involved in their community and create something cool together. Why not find one near you and participate or volunteer your time?
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It takes a lot to keep youth media programs running. Your financial contributions can support projects like those on this site. Please consider helping in this way.