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#YRRecap: Everything #DNC2024
Now that the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago is over, get a refresher on key stories from the week. DNC: Highlights from Key Speeches Young Voters Look to Build ‘Purple’ Power What’s at Stake With Project 2025? Gen Z Voter Registration Resources 3 Takeaways from Harvard Youth Poll
DNC: Highlights from Key Speeches
The Democratic National Convention may be over, but you can relive it through key points from several speakers who graced the stage throughout the week, including former First Lady Michelle Obama, media mogul Oprah Winfrey and Vice President and Presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Vice President and Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris: “We are charting a new...
VP Kamala Harris: ‘No Stranger to Unlikely Journeys’
Twelve minutes after gracing the stage Thursday in Chicago at the United Center, Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. In her 39-minute speech, Harris thanked her “incredible” husband Doug Emhoff; President Joe Biden, who she said character is “inspiring;” Gov. Tim Walz, who is her running mate...
What’s at Stake With Project 2025?
Several speakers took the stage at the DNC to highlight how Project 2025, a key talking point throughout the election cycle, would take the country backward. The controversial 922-page policy recommendations – created by many in former President Donald Trump’s administration, organized by The Heritage Foundation and supported by more than 100 groups – has...
Gen Z Voter Registration Resources
Less than 80 days and counting until the November election and there’s still time for eligible first-time voters to register. How can teens get in the mix? The Civics Center has a downloadable voter registration kit that students can use at their high schools once you sign up for a workshop, according to TOGETHER!. The...
3 Takeaways from Harvard Youth Poll
More than half of Gen Z plan to exercise their right to vote in the Presidential election in November, according to a poll by Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics (IOP). The national poll of slightly more than 2,000 18-to-29-year-olds also revealed that concerns about the economy remain one of the top issues for young...
Turning the Digital Page: Finding Joy in Reading
As a child, I loved to read. But as a I got older, I got busier with work, extracurriculars and school — stopping me from reading on my own time. I committed to reading more for the past year, but it wasn’t work out. I found holding a physical book too cumbersome. So I switched to...
Teen Girls Experienced Worst Mental Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns
Teenage girls were worst affected mentally by pandemic lockdowns compared to other youngsters, according to new research. The study is believed to be the first to assess whether personal memories predicted declines in the psychological well-being of eight- to 16-year-olds during the pandemic. Participants were assessed three times during the pandemic. They were asked to...
#TechTuesday: New VR Treadmill Lets You Walk (Without Running Into Stuff)
Welcome to the future of VR gaming. The Omni One lets you walk and be fully immersed in the video game you’re in. You can walk, kneel, crouch or jump without running into walls. Here’s what you get for the $2,595 price tag. Produced by Jason Sanford
Young Voters Look to Build ‘Purple’ Power
The election to choose the next President of the United States is less than three months away and Gen Z is making its voice loudly heard. Roughly 41 million Gen Z are eligible to vote this election cycle. Of that number, 30% identify as Democrats; 28% as independents; and 24% as Republican. During a power...
Most Gen Z Blame Social Media for Their Mental Health Decline
Three in four Gen Z are putting the blame on social media for having a negative impact on their mental health, according to a new study. The poll of 2,000 Gen Z Americans who use social media found Instagram (20%), TikTok (20%) and Facebook (13%) have all had a negative impact on their wellbeing. Many...
Gen Z Considers Themselves As Entrepreneurs More Than Other Generations
A third of Americans consider themselves to be an “entrepreneur,” according to new research. The survey revealed younger generations are slightly more likely to consider themselves entrepreneurs — 36% of Gen Z and 39% of Millennials. That’s compared to 29% of Gen X respondents and just 25% of Baby Boomers. Respondents were also asked how...
Trying to Watch #DNC2024? Here’s a Guide
The Democratic National Convention starts Monday in Chicago and we know you may not be at home, or in front of a TV, to watch the main events throughout the week. Well, as long as you have your phone or laptop with you, you won’t miss out. Schedule Aug. 19, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m....
THE LOWDOWN: Imagine Dying From Rawdogging a Plane Ride
One of the most popular current memes, or challenges — or whatever you want to call it — is to “rawdog” an entire plane ride, as in no phone, no walking about and not even drinking water. Experts are saying this could lead to increased amounts of discipline — or maybe it was “increased chances...
#YRRecap: Getting Ready for #DNC2024
Before the 2024 Democratic National Convention gets underway next week in Chicago (Aug. 19-22), get familiar with some key election stories from YR Media this year. For This Election, My Vote Count Presidential Election Nominees Compete for Gen Z Votes VP Kamala Harris’ Opportunity to Make History for a Third Time Vice President Picks Showdown:...
Viral ‘Love Island USA’ Showcases Black Love
The long-awaited finale of “Love Island USA” Season Six aired on Peacock on Sunday, July 21, revealing the winners of this thrilling season. Over the course of six weeks in a picturesque Fiji villa, singles formed connections and navigated the twists and turns introduced by new “bombshells.” Four couples reached the Season Six finale: Nicole...
For This Election, My Vote Counts
In the last five years, Gen Z has come of voting age and they tend to be disillusioned with traditional political structures and parties, and are skeptical of mainstream politics. About eight million Gen Z are eligible to vote this year and of that number, 47% are BIPOC. YR Media’s “Control Z: #Vote2024” series examines...
The Gee Code: Will Gen Z Youth Reject Tech Careers?
Gen Z high schoolers are settling on first-round career picks, with cushy tech jobs becoming less interesting. Some of the digitally native generation is turning away from eyeing careers at their favorite big tech companies like Amazon or Google and instead are tuning into healthcare routes. An Interest Survey by the National Society of High...
10 Minutes on TikTok May Change How You Feel About Yourself
TikTok videos glamourizing eating disorders and extremely thin images make women feel worse about their bodies, warns a new study. Less than 10 minutes of consuming content on the video sharing site can have an “immediate” impact on young women’s body image satisfaction, say Australian scientists. They found that women who spend a lot of...
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