by Jeffrey Mo | 16 Mar 2022 | Culture, Europe, Ukraine, University of Toronto Journalism Fellows
Thousands of miles from war in Ukraine, Canadian students study the language, culture and religion of their ancestors in Eastern Europe. Protesters demonstrate against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 27 February 2022. (Jason...
by Li Keira Yin | 2 Feb 2022 | China, Contest winners, Personal Reflections, Student Posts, Thacher School, Youth Voices
Our family used to gather in joy around my grandfather’s couch. He and his sofa are now gone, and I wonder if home will ever be the same. Taken in Shenzhen, China in 2013. The author is hiding behind a cousin, second from right. (All photos courtesy of Li Keira...
by Lotte Diry | 18 Jan 2022 | European School Brussels, Personal Reflections, Student Posts, Youth Voices
The person in the mirror is not familiar to me at all. I’m tired and empty, and she is pretty and happy. Where can I find the real ‘me’? I wish I looked like me Gasping for air I open my eyes. Distorted images of boneless hands on my skin slowly fade...
by Abdul-Kudus Alhassan | 14 Jan 2022 | African Leadership Academy, Culture, Health and Wellness, Personal Reflections, Student Posts, Youth Voices
Where I grew up, the kitchen was a “no-go” area for males. But my love of food has helped teach me how to live a successful life as an African man. Koose (Wikimedia Commons/Linason Blessing) Old faded curtains lazily draped over the windows on either side...
by Daneese Rao | 16 Dec 2021 | Culture, Economy, Health and Wellness, University of Toronto Journalism Fellows, World
Millions of women try to lighten their skin although governments warn of health risks. Can anti-Black racism in the cosmetics industry be stopped? (Shutterstock/Mary Long) Social media manager Chand Bhangal constantly received negative comments about her complexion...