WeCed Youth Media
Merced and its surrounding areas have always had a vibrant population of young people. Unfortunately, too often there is a disconnect between generations that can lead to misunderstandings and a lack of communication. WeCed's aim through its program and publication is to highlight and empower youth to tell their stories and that of their communities, while providing them with the guidance and skill-building necessary to foster the development of their strongest possible voice. Posts by WeCed Youth Media:
Youth Speak Out on Food Stamps Cuts
New America Media, First Person, We’Ced staff
Editor’s Note: In 2009, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits – commonly known as food stamps — by 13.6 percent, as a way to bring relief to struggling Americans during the economic recession...
Youth Led Candidate Forum a First for Merced
by We’Ced Youth Media
Nearly 100 people gathered at Tenaya Middle School on the evening of October 22nd for a city council candidate forum. ..
Partying In Merced: The Thin Line Between Fun And Disaster
By Alyssa Castro
As I walk into a random house I’m greeted by smiling faces. All around me are friends, united in a common purpose — to have a good time, by any means necessary...
Merced LGBT Health Forum: Youth Responses
Photo: LGBT Health Forum
by We’Ced Youth
Editor’s Note: On August 8th, We’Ced Youth Media attended Merced’s first LGBT Health Forum held at the Italo-American Lodge on Main Street...
I Am From: Boys And Girls Pre-Teens Share Through Poetry
by B&GC Summer Youth
Editor’s Note: We’Ced Youth Media spent the summer conducting weekly writing circles with over two dozen pre-teens at Merced’s Boys and Girls Club’s Summer Camp...
CalGang Database: Should You Know If You’re Labeled?
Photo: waltarrrrr
by We’Ced Youth Media
Editor’s Note: CalGang is a non-public database that started as a way to help Los Angeles law enforcement keep track of gang members and affiliates...
DOMA: Youth Weigh In On Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision
Photo: vpickering
by We’Ced Youth Media
Editor’s Note: Last week, the Supreme Court of the United States narrowly struck down the Defense of Marriage Act...
Death to Molly: Youth React to Rapper’s Anti-Drug Stance
Photo: NRK P3
by We’Ced Youth Media
Editor’s Note: Kendrick Lamar, a young rapper from Compton, CA, recently broke into the mainstream with his critically and commercially successful debut album, good kid, m.A.A.d..
Merced Youth Reconnect Through Oral History Project
Photo: Tyler Sano
by Deborah Juarez
On February 28, 2013 Merced High School showcased an Oral History Project; students interviewing family or friends, capturing their history...
School Buses Partially Reinstated
photo courtesy of Merced Sun-Star’s Bea Ahbec
Late last year, Merced High School Districts bus routes were cut to students that lived within five miles of their respective high schools...
Valley PBS: Youth Leadership
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African-American Women’s Health Forum
by Alyssa Castro, We’Ced Youth Media
On February 2nd, 2013 I attended the African American Women’s Health Forum in Merced...