TEEN JOURNALISTS TELL THEIR STORIES
In the 2023 Young Voices‘ Media Project, Salinas-area teens learned what it takes to be a journalist. In addition to working on several stories during the 10-day workshop, they also got to see Monterey County government in action at a Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting. Pictured below, from left, are Supervisor Louis Alejo, County Administrative Officer Sonia De La Rosa, Supervisor Glenn Church, and teen journalists Precious Rios, Karen and Caroline Dorantes. In addition, this year’s class included Richard Rojas.
Funding for the Young Voices Media Project came from the Claire Giannini Fund.
This year’s stories:
Lack of respect, poor salaries | By Precious Rios
Salinas-area educators speak out on the teacher shortage.
Mural Magic | Article and photos by Richard Rojas
New underpass art reflects diversity of Salinas community.
Sweet Summer Dreams | By Karen Dorantes
Salinas graduating high schoolers take a break from school to work or explore what life has to offer.
Charrería and the Rodeo | By Carolyn Dorantes
Latino roots of American rodeo get nod in Salinas.
Overcoming ‘educational debt’ | By Karen Dorantes
Other programs can help in the wake of affirmative action court decision.
Every voice counts.
You can support the Young Voices Media Project by donating to Voices of Monterey Bay.
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