The Child Tax Credit was part of the American Rescue Plan of 2021. The plan, also known as the COVID-19 Stimulus Package, provided $1.9 trillion in economic stimulus. The American Rescue Plan Act gave $2,000 per child to parents with children aged 6-17 and $3,600 per child under age 6.
YMP Students writes on various issues in eduation such as teacher pay, lack of civic classes and discrimination in the classroom.
By Kirstyn Lyles, Kaitlyn Poole, McKenzie Matthews, Zaniyah Clayborne
Despite the world’s progression into the digital age, the fact remains that women have been fighting for the rights that men have been given since birth for centuries.
By Paris Braggs, Caitlyn Russell, Jeremy Thomas and La’Ziyah Walker
“If you look at who makes the laws, if you look at how things are passed, if you look at how processes are created—most of those things are created by folks who are voted into office.” – Maisie Brown
“When it comes to equity you want to make sure that students have access to what it is they need so they can be successful,” said Tonja Murphy.
The Mississippi Youth Media Project started holding public dialogue circles in the Jackson community in early 2018 to collect potential solutions for crime and violence in the area.