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Hear from our current class of 2017 Youth Media Project participants in their own words.

Aware of Racism, Now Let's Lessen It

6/20/2017

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by Darryn Price

I got onto the elevator all by myself (which I completely dislike) on my way up to the 13th floor for the Youth Day of Dialogue. I walked into the Youth Media Project office, and Aja Purvis and Maisie Brown greeted me immediately. I hadn't seen them in a while. It felt good to catch up with friends that I've sort of lost touch with. 

A while later, we separated into groups and discussed the topic, "Does race matter?" It was an array of emotions throughout the room, but I believe we all agreed that we are aware of the issues dealing with racism, and want to do something to lessen these issues. I never thought we could sit around and talk about race for hours upon hours without running out of things to say.

I was ecstatic when Donna Ladd told me there were three spots left open and that I could join YMP. At last, I can now start from the beginning and get the full experience that i missed out on last year when I only participated the last couple of weeks. My first official day back, I was instantly introduced to work, which isn't too bad, because the work keeps me on tasks and keeps me busy in a positive way. Now, I'm waiting to see how much knowledge i acquire this summer.
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Major Sponsors and Supporters of YMP

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Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) is a leader in informational broadcasting. MPB has exhibited a commitment to educating and informing Mississippians. MPB has partnered with YMP to lend tech equipment and provide youth engagement and media specialists to train students. 
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E3, a project of Parents of Public Schools of Jackson (now Ask for More), supported YMP in summers 2016 and 2017 with stipends for students, and other  resources.
The Community Foundation of Greater Jackson (now The Community Foundation of Mississippi) is the
​fiscal sponsor for E3.
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Podastery Studios in downtown Jackson offers a network of locally produced podcasts. Beau York, founder of Podastery, has generously donated his time to train YMP students in podcasting skills and allowed Youth Media Project students to borrow professional podcasting equipment to learn
​production skills.
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Dialogue Jackson, formerly Jackson 2000 Inc., is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to fostering understanding and building harmony between people of different races, ethnicities and backgrounds. The group became YMP's fiscal sponsor in 2017 and hosts youth dialogues for teens.. 

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Choice Printing in downtown Jackson is an in-kind sponsor of YMP offering YMP copying and printing services from its Capitol Towers location.

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Good Design & Code >>

Good Design & Co offers high-end UI/UX, web development, app development and branding services. Principal J.C. Hiatt is helping YMP students publish their own website for stories, video, podcasts and more.
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Jackson-based Workplace Solutions by Barefield is a Steelcase authorized dealer offering high-end office furniture and technology solutions. Workplace Solutions has loaned chairs, mobile desks and mobile whiteboards to create a collaborative office for YMP participants.

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Jackson-based Fuse.cloud (formerly Broadband Voice) offers Voice-over-IP phone systems, fiber Internet connections and technical services. Fuse.cloud has sponsored phones, VoIP phone service and technical assistance for YMP.

SPECIAL THANKS TO DR. GEORGE SCHIMMEL and NATALIE IRBY FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATIONS OF PRODUCTION IMACS FOR THE YOUTH MEDIA PROJECT.
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