Our Democracy at The Philadelphia Writing Project's Youth Journalism Camp 2021

Our Democracy PhilWP Youth Journalism Camp 2021

Teen journalists from the Greater Philadelphia area answer the question "What does democracy look like?" through multimedia journalism about their communities and photographs from their own lives.

More responses from Pennsylvania

Surprise Me

Bringing Democracy to Early Childhood Education

Rachel J. hopes to run an early childhood education program one day. She interviewed Laura Polo, a teacher at her father's headstart program in Philadelphia to learn more about how democratic values can be promoted in the classroom.

Humans of the Valley

I interviewed the best substitute in Athens, Trevor Ward.

Humans of the Valley

I interviewed my little sister.

Final Project

A black sign saying "No One Is Alone aevidum We've Got Your Back" is hung on a window with surrounding yellow hands with student and faculty names written on them. This photo shows that no student or faculty is alone and always has someone to talk to

Symbols of Democracy

This is a picture taken out of an airplane over lower central New York.

Humans of the Valley

"Humans of the Valley" was a social experiment similar to "Humans of New York" where we asked people thought-provoking questions.

Civic Journalism PA's roads

A journalist review about the deterioration of the roads in Pennsylvania.

Final Project

If students are required to get to school in freezing temperatures, a ride there should at least be provided.

Humans of the Valley

I recently interviewed a friend about what she would've told her younger self.

Symbols of Democracy

This image depicts two bald eagles sittng next to each other, looking over a house. This represents democracy because eagles are a symbol of freedom and patriotism, and the house can symbolize the American Dream.

Civic journalism

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Civic Journalism

My idea to better the community is a late running bus to transport children that need transportation after after school activities.

More responses about "change", "collectivism", "community", "protests", and " youth activism"

Surprise Me

From Common to Uncommon

For my Passion Project with the Morehead Writing Project, I decided to focus on the heart-breaking reality of child abuse. Wanting to make change for the future of my community, I reached out to my peers and told the unforgiving truth behind abuse.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Kai Riggs Turpin

A interview of Kai composed and written by Kate. About him as a person. He talked about his failures, experiences and goals.

our democracy

this is democracy because it shows brotherhood. it shows that no matter what we have going on we stick together as a team just like how in the government the republicans stick together and the democrats stick together.

Health insurance for everyone

My speech is about having free healthcare and insurance for everyone! I talk about the Bill Joe Biden is making and how that's a good start, I also talk a bit about checkups and what they do along with other countries that already do this.

Final Project

A black sign saying "No One Is Alone aevidum We've Got Your Back" is hung on a window with surrounding yellow hands with student and faculty names written on them. This photo shows that no student or faculty is alone and always has someone to talk to

symbols of democracy

This photo shows music records in crates at a thrift store. This represents democracy because it depicts the freedom of listening to whatever music you want. It also shows the ability go shopping freely because of the democracy in the US.

As long as memory lives

On Memorial Day, flags identify the fallen & veterans who served—symbol of gratitude & sacrifice for democracy. Across my community, flags fly year-round on homes, pick-ups, at the road’s edge. What other aspects of democracy is symbolized?

Final Project

Build a Six Flags in the Empty Ingersoll Rand Clubhouse Lot.

Our Democracy

This post is about what democracy means to me. This photo represents democracy, how each state comes together to make a final decision and how we are the people who give the flag meaning.

Humans of Sophomores - Luke Hernandez

I interviewed Luke Hernandez about how he became successful in soccer and the music band. He didn't want to do soccer when he was little but then joined it in middle school. He also joined the music band and is now doing both in high school.

Democracy Similarities In Nature

This photo is of a tree at Peabody Hall at the University of Arkansas.

Our Democracy

I express my learning about democracy through soccer and how I now have many real world skills due to that environment.

Humans of Sophomore Honors English: Kaitlin Giacone

In an interview I had with Kaitlin Giacone, you get to know about her inspiring story of how she wants to help change an issue she is passionate about. She explains a past issue of hers, and how she is planning on preventing others going through it.

Analytical Community Project

I chose to do my project on a plan to convert an abandoned Kmart building into a recreational facility

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Whilder Kijsriopas

I interviewed Whilder Kijsriopas about how she has become the person she is today. She explains challenges she´s faced and learned from, what has motivated her throughout her life, and explains a reflection on moments she is most proud of.

To Sit and See

Some people do not have freedom to do most normal things we do in our life. We tend to take the little things for granted but those little things are someone else's dreams. Sit and see the beauty of the world like this women is and enjoy it.

Our Democracy

I wrote about how democracy relies heavily on the education of its population.

humans of softmore honors:Kata Pardoe

for this assinment i interviewd kata pardoe

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Joseph Morris

I interviewed Joseph Morris about some of his goals in life, I learned a lot about Joe including his love for music and his love for sports while also trying to be stellar in academics.

faces of cchs

Let me introduce you to the first person I interviewed at cross creek high school. I chose the image below, because it gives the same cottage core vibes that she has. She loves plants and spiritual setting.

Humans of Sophomore Honors - Kairi Cox

For my peer interview, my focus was Kairi. Our converstion focuse on how others' perceptions could influence your sense of self. But her take was different, it didn't challenge what she understood about herself. It´s admirable to those struggling.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Natalie

I interviewed Natalie Arrez Alcantar about what she wants to do when she grows up.

Masks (Still) Hang in Our Hallway

Thinking about the changing symbolic meaning of masks over the course of the pandemic

Analytical Community Project

Our community and many others across the globe face a common problem, litter. Not only does the littering make our community look dirty, it also significantly harms our environment and wildlife. All of this harm because of litter is 100% preventable.

Our Democracy

The Our Democracy Education Project is a partnership with the National Writing Project and PhotoWings. PhotoWings' mission is to help photography to be better understood, created, utilized, seen, and saved. The project is also supported by the National Geographic Society and Catchlight, and explores the question, “What does democracy look like?” through the creation of a multimedia record of the state of local, everyday democracy today.