High school students from Hampden County, Massachusetts, in an open forum discussion on how they see homophobia in their everyday lives.

In season one of Youth Speaks, teenagers from Hampden County Massachusetts share their perspectives on modern social justice issues, how their lives have been directly and indirectly affected by them, and what members of their community could do to make positive change. 

Seven teens from Western Massachusetts have an open forum discussion about intersectionality in their lives and in society. Moderated by Adam Kibodya, edited by Michelle Itkin. 

Seven teens from Western Massachusetts answer questions about gender norms, misogyny, and toxic masculinity, followed by an open forum discussion. Moderated by Laila Kibodya, edited by Michelle Itkin.

Eight teens from Western Massachusetts answer questions about COVID's effect on minority groups, cultural appropriation and misrepresentation, and marginalized religions, followed by an open forum discussion. Moderated by Brett Wilkie, edited by Michelle Itkin.

Eight teens from Western Massachusetts answer questions about homophobia, transphobia, and stereotypes about the LGBTQIA+ community, followed by an open forum discussion. Moderated and edited by Michelle Itkin.