The Racial Stereotype Dilemma
By: Mmathabo Mahlangu, learn about racial stereotypes and its effects in society today.
Let’s talk about it with: Esther Emeka
Read this article where we interviewed 15 – year old Esther on her first and experience of racial stereotypes and how she has grown from the experience/
Rising Teens Proudly Presents, The Leaders of the AP Prep Society, Akriti Tandon, Emma Spoonauer & Michelle Rodriguez
Written by Nyla Jackson It would be a minimization to say this organization was only built on the mission to help students through AP courses
Rising Teens Proudly Presents: The CEO of Elements Edit, Mfoniso Andrew
Written by Nyla Jackson “I am the CEO and organizer of Elements Edits.” As the world changes collectively the voices of teenagers are often overshadowed
Cultural Appropriation
Written by Mmathabo Mahlangu, about the history of cultural appropriation and how it has affected POC communities today.
A Firsthand Account of a Teen Who Got Through the Coronavirus
Read this article and learn about the experience that an Elements member had with Covid-19
‘Am I Ugly’ Under the Eyes of Social Media?
Read this article, about how social media affects the lives of teenagers across the globe.
Screaming in a lonely isle
Read this article about the importance of seeking help for your mental health.
Hormones
Teenagers go through a variety of hormones on a daily, read about the importance of understanding complexity of mood swings and hormones.
A Year Later From May 25: The Knee Has Been Lifted
Excerpt: The verdict is out. The murderer of George Floyd has been charged with all three counts of murder, however we as a nation have only taken one step in the right direction and we have two-hundred ninety-nine ahead. The trial sheds light on justice, but the journey our ancestors have traveled lies in front of us. A Year Later From May 25: The Knee Has Been Lifted, written by Nyla Jackson Elements, Writer illustrates emotions leading up to April 20 of 2020.
Asian Hate Crimes – Not a Trend
By: Mmathabo Mahlangu Photo by Kelly Lacy from Pexels Asian-American communities have been experiencing numerous racial slurs and violent attacks aimed at them since the
Colorism Is Everywhere.
By: Mmathabo Mahlangu Colourism is prejudice against individuals of a darker skin tone, it is often seen among people of the same ethnicity or racial
Depression through dark green eyes
This story will be about how I see depression and how I live my everyday life with depression. I will give helpful coping tips and I will also give tips on how to distract yourself during a stressful time.
Mommy & Daddy Are Toxic: Toxic Parents
There is truly no manual to perfect parenting, however there are some definite don’t in parenting. Let’s talk about toxic parents in, Mommy & Daddy Are Toxic: Toxic Parents, written by Element Writer, Nyla Jackson. Are Mommy and Daddy toxic?