There’s been a rash of shootings in the last month on the south side of the city, amidst everything that is happening with the Corona-virus. We are in complete lockdown yet young kids are dying in our streets. Youth writer and activist Safa Mostafa reports. —– Up until March 31, Jersey City has only had […]
We are Jersey City
Where do I begin? The moment I heard about the shooting or the moment I realized it was a mass shooting? I won’t lie, I’m writing this on a Friday night after another vigil and I’m still processing. I’m processing that the city that raised me had a mass shooting. It doesn’t feel real yet. […]
A look at recent shootings and the hope for change
Three weeks, 10 shootings, 20+ victims, 2 dead. It’s been a hard summer in Jersey City, and yet most people seem to turn a blind eye. I put together a timeline of recent shootings and what we know so far. June 26 Two people shoot at 11:37 pm on Ocean Avenue between Bidwell and Bayview. […]
Community Outreach Center: The C.O.V.E
Everyone needs that one person to talk to when things go wrong. For our youth, it’s import for them to have guidance when they need it. Robyn Gorman and Steven Campos work for an organization, Hudson Partnership. In a nutshell, they are that helping hand that comes in and listens to the child, find the […]
Youth Summer Programs in Jersey City
Anyone counting the days until summer? cause same. With all that free time you could be learning a new skill or gaining experience. Below are some great summer programs for teens. Art House Summer Teen Intensive Have dreams of becoming an actor, painter, poet, or screenwriter? Art house production has applications right here. Girls Who […]
Students Demand Action Calls You to Action!
You know there’s a problem when leaders act like children and children act like leaders. Students Demand Action (SDA) is a national organization of high school students wanting their community to be safer without gun violence. There’s also Moms Demand Action for mothers who are concerned for their children to be safe. There are different […]
Child Labor Laws and the Minimum Wage in New Jersey
I started working at the age of 15. I worked at the farmers market every Sunday. Every other Sunday, I would get paid $60. I thought I was rich until I did the math and found out I only get paid $3.25 per hour. Funny, but sad story. Soon after I left, I found out […]
A Few Things To Know about Ramadan!
It’s that time of the year for my Muslim friends and family. Ramadan! For those of you who are unfamiliar to the religious month, it’s 4 weeks full of fasting. Let me tell you the back story of Ramadan. Ramadan is the month of the Quran. We believe that during this time the holy book […]
Ward B Community Meeting Recap + Update on Local Construction
Even on my spring break, I find myself at school. Coach C let me know that there would be a meeting happening on April 17th from 7 pm to 8:30 pm and I needed to be there. This meeting was to cover construction in Ward B, more specifically on 20 Carbon Place. At the bottom […]
Write for Change: Youth Essay Contest
Writing is a reflection of your thoughts. Student activists in Students Demand Action of Hudson County are having a youth essay contest on what you think about gun violence prevention. Rules Must be a public/charter high school student 650 words or less What steps would you take to address gun violence in Jersey City if […]
JCBOE Budget Cuts Update: Sports
On August 30th, 2018 I attended the monthly JCBOE meeting. It’s always the last Thursday of the month and starts at 6 pm on the dot. This one was particularly important due to the fact that rumors were flying about the budget cuts to the sports, teachers being fired one week before the school year […]
Winter Youthinjc Networking Event Recap
Our 2nd YouthinJC networking event was held at The C.O.V.E on February 28th from 4-7pm. It couldn’t have turned out any better! First, I need to thank the people that made the night possible. The Pacific pizzeria for providing delicious pizza. The ChicpeaJC team working even when we’re on vacation. The C.O.V.E for the beautiful space. All of […]
Youth Voices Spoken Poetry
There’s nothing I love more than seeing the youth receiving credit for the great things they do. This Friday on March 15, from 7:30 pm at Siena Hall of Saint Dominic Academy, Haven Adolescents Community Respite Center will be having a spoken word night in light of recognizing the youth. Haven is a nonprofit organization […]
Ward A Community Meeting recap + update on local construction
The first community council meeting of the year was on February 7th. It was held at Infinity Institute High School from 6:30 pm to 8 pm, hosted and held by Councilwoman Denise Ridley of Ward A. This meeting main objective was to address the topic of construction in the community. We mainly see a lot of new […]
Roots and Wings
I had lunch with a homeless person. It wasn’t planned, I was supposed to meet up with a friend who never showed up. I never got the homeless man’s name, but he came into the Dunkin Donuts rumbling through the garbage looking for a cup. He saw me staring at him like he had 3 […]
A Call to Action: Jersey City’s Gun Violence Epidemic
Below are two separate articles: one by Safa Mostafa who lives in an underserved neighborhood, and the other by Jai Patel who works closely with community leaders. Each contributor shares their perspective on gun violence in the area and the rally that was organized afterward to continue the discussion on gun violence in Jersey City. […]
I Don’t Know What It’s Like To Be You
The following is an anonymous piece by a local teen discussing their experience working and supporting their family at a young age. If I had a dollar for every time I felt like my efforts weren’t good enough, I could probably solve all of my problems. I’m from the South side of the city, where […]
Winter Breakers: Tips for Making the Most of those Days Off
Winter break is the weekend we’ve been waiting for all month. You finally get to see your family. You’re done with finals. Let’s not forget, there’s no school for 10 days! With all that time you should definitely make some chilling memories. I know just how you should do that. Finish your homework on a […]
Youth in JC x CCAJC Networking Event Recap
Our first Youth Networking event was held at Andco on Thursday, September 27, 2018, and it couldn’t have gone any better. Before I get into the details of that night, I need to thank the people who made this possible. Thank you Papa John’s for sponsoring the event with pizza, Andco for providing the beautiful space, Content […]
Golden Winny
The one thing about music that people can’t deny is it holds memories. Hearing one of Selena Gomez’s first song brings me back to my elementary school ages. Listening to punk rock brings me to my emo phase in middle school. Ironically it was a performing arts school. Which is where I met a good friend and rapper […]
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