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.

Eleven-year-old Louis begins his story by describing what it was like to start at a new school, how he initially avoided connecting with any classmates but pretty quickly fell in with a group of frien

(Trigger warning: suicide ideation) This is a story of friendship, belonging, violence and guilt. Its a vulnerable unearthing of a young boys fears and joys, his deep shame of who he was in the past

Fourteen-year-old Joseph shares his thoughts and experiences on training, competing and envisioning himself as a high-level athlete competing at a national level. Joined by Jason Rogers, Olympic medalist and writer on the evolving state of masculinity.

Jack describes his experience with online learning, social distancing and starting high school in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Joined by Jon Harper, assistant principal, author and host of My Bad and Teacher’s Aid podcasts.

A message for youth as part of World Suicide Prevention Day. You are not alone. You are loved.

Thirteen-year-old Evan talks about the sense of belonging hes found in musical theatre. Joined by Jen Kuhl, a facilitator and musical theatre choreographer.