Youthprise is opening a call for a brand-new initiative that capitalizes on the power of youth storytellers in digital media: our 2018 Podcaster-in-Residence. We are looking for passionate...
Although some time has passed, the complex issues surrounding one of Minneapolis’s latest police shootings remains fresh in my mind. The latest police shooting can only be described as compound...
The Somali YES! Fund is an initiative that invests directly into projects led by Somali youth entrepreneurs. This initiative is a part of the Somali Youth Development Fund established...
Another not-guilty verdict The air in Minnesota is as heavy as my heart. As we say in Liberia “my heart is not satisfied”. My heart definitely is not satisfied...
By adding artistic expression to organizational practices and the internal structure of Youthprise, we will also be supporting the establishment of the young artists involved as well as advancing...
Youthprise has always been committed to cultivating a diverse staff that has a wide range of leadership skills and experiences. In 2017, we welcomed four new staff members to...
The first time I heard of the ancient kingdoms of Africa was one year after graduating high school. In high school, we learned about the ancient kingdoms of Greece,...
Wokie Weah Wokie Weah, President of Youthprise, says she leads with courage but, truth be told, she lives with courage. As a fourteen-year-old girl in the late 1960’s, Wokie...
As Women’s Month draws to a close, I am deeply reflective of the different roles I play as a woman and I am immensely grateful for each one. I...
The Board of Directors of Youthprise will be selecting 3 new youth board directors! Applications will be accepted between Monday, February 6 and Monday, February 20 at 11:59 p.m. CST....