In our final session at a local middle school, our group of middle schoolers discuss the strengths they see in themselves and share gratitude for the time we spent together.

Seventh- and eighth-graders Betsa, Siddig, Aksayan and Yoel engage in a meaningful reflection about their identities and relationships, and the skills theyve built for mental well-being in the face o

Our group of boys cant get enough of Miles Morales, a fictional 13-year-old boy of African American and Puerto Rican ancestry who went mainstream as Spider-Man in 2018.

What do Kobe Bryant, Colin Kaepernick, Miles Morales and OShea Jackson have in common? Theyre examples of media representation that were most resonant with our group of seventh- and eighth-grade boy

We often talk with boys about wearing masks that hide our vulnerability or authenticity from the people around us. Yet the reality for boys of colour is that they often dont get to choose the label

Our group of seventh- and eighth-grade students explore the realities of boyhood and race in a heartfelt discussion about cultural identity, racial stereotypes, and societal expectations for boys.

Seventh- and eighth-graders Betsa, Siddig, Aksayan, Yoel, and Kamari dive into a compelling discussion about the intricacies of boyhood, friendship and societal expectations.

Louis shares how he took action on his newfound values of compassion and nonviolence by standing up for a vulnerable peer, and reflects on how this connects to positive masculinity, social power, and

Louis describes going through the whirling feelings of being stuck in violencethe heavy influence of helplessness and fear, the underpinnings of compassion within his guilt, and above all, his determ

(Trigger warning: homophobia, physical assault) Louis comes close to tears as he explains how he and his friends ended up putting another young boy in the hospital, and landing themselves in court.