Interview: An NYC Teen Activist in Her Own Words
The Homegirl Project interviewed Maya Brady-Ngugi on her journey advocating for people of color, despite her youth. For our full story on...
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- Jul 10, 2018
- 2 min
Maya Brady-Ngugi on her Heritage of Activism
Meet the Homegirl: Maya Brady-Ngugi Activist, NYC Says Enough Words by Hesper Khong Eighteen-year-old Maya Brady-Ngugui Maya isn’t your...
- Jun 20, 2018
- 3 min
Jazmine Wildcat on Native American Gun Activism
Meet the Homegirl: Student, Youth Ambassador, Advocate for Gun Control By Aishwarya Babuji At the age of 15, most teens find themselves...
- Jun 19, 2018
- 6 min
Interview: An Indigenous Ambassador in Her Own Words
The Homegirl Project interviewed Jazmine Wildcat on her journey developing as a young activist on many fronts. For our full essay on...
- Jun 13, 2018
- 4 min
Interview: An #OrlandoStrong Activist in Her Own Words
The Homegirl Project interviewed Kimberly Vielma on her journey healing after losing a brother in the Pulse nightclub shooting. For our...
- Jun 13, 2018
- 3 min
Kimberly Vielma on Healing From Pulse
Meet the Homegirl: Student Activist Against Gun Violence By Zyva Sheikh One phone call — that was all it took for Kimberly Vielma's life...
- Jun 12, 2018
- 3 min
Interview: A Pulse Survivor in Her Own Words
The Homegirl Project interviewed Stephanie Kersten on how surviving the Pulse shooting shaped her as a woman, dancer, and teacher. For...
- Jun 5, 2018
- 4 min
Interview: A Parkland Journalist in Her Own Words
The Homegirl Project' interviewed Nikhita Nookala on her experience rising to the occasion as a student journalist at Marjory Stoneman...
- Jun 4, 2018
- 2 min
Nikhita Nookala on the Power of Student Journalism
Meet the Homegirl: An Indian-American Student Journalist from Parkland By Malavika Kannan Deep down, Nikhita Nookala always knew she was...