Posts Tagged ‘youth’
Obesity is impairing Rhode Island youth – Ocean State Stories
This story is published in partnership between RINewsToday.com and Ocean State Stories, a journalism initiative at Salve Regina University. by Nancy Kirsch, for Ocean State Stories Experts examine root causes and propose measures to improve health Just like hunger, obesity disproportionately impacts children of color and from economically disadvantaged households. According to the Rhode Island…
Read MoreCentral HS Basketball Capt. Mashiya Mangum – making a difference on & off the court
by John Cardullo, sportswriter, RINewsToday Central’s Lady Knight’s basketball Captain Mashiya Mangum has made a difference both on and off the court. The journey into the game of basketball started in elementary school for Central High School senior captain Mashiya Mangum. “I started playing in 5th grade for my school team, Veazie Street Elementary School…
Read MoreGriefSpeak: Grieving Youth – Mari Nardolillo Dias
By: Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer on grief and grieving Grieving Youth “Age is opportunity no less Than youth itself, though in a different dress, And as the evening twilight fades away The sky is filled with Stars invisible by day.” (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) (Photo: Tree of Life, Gustav Klimt) My refrigerator was once covered…
Read MoreRhode Island’s Youth Summer Jobs and Summer School Offerings
COVID-19 has disrupted the entire Rhode Island economy, including opportunities for traditional “summer jobs” for youth. There are federal funds available to subsidize summer jobs for youth ages 16-24 in RI. This new summer jobs program will allow youth to contribute to the COVID-19 recovery, serve their community, build workplace skills, and earn money. On…
Read More