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Found in 2016, YMP provides a platform for high school students to tackle equity-based issues within their communities through multimedia reporting.
https://www.jxnpulse.com/
UMMC Assistant Professor Dr. Justin Turner told the Youth Media Project that Black Americans still struggle to trust the health-care system. He pointed to historical abuses, like the Tuskegee experiments, as a major reason.

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Racist Doctors’ Long Abuse of Black Americans - JXN Pulse
Reforming individual mindset and health-care practices can allow Black Americans to lead healthier lives despite the history of medical malpractice.
www.jxnpulse.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
YMP doesn't end with the close of the summer session.

Mississippi Youth Media Project students helped MFP founder Donna Ladd facilitate two Solutions Circles and a Systems Analysis with other high school journalism students at the 2025 Fall Mississippi Scholastic Press Association on Oct 30, 2025.
November 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
A 17-year-old watched as ICE arrested his immigrant father, Hector, on I-20 in June.

With Hector now out on bond, the family faces mounting legal fees and the fear of deportation.

"He's my role model," his son says.
A Long Way From Home: Mississippi Father Faces Deportation - JXN Pulse
A 17-year-old watched as ICE arrested his immigrant father, Hector, on I-20 in June. The family faces mounting legal fees and the risk of deportation.
www.jxnpulse.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
MFP Reporter Heather Harrison is speaking to YMP students this morning about healthcare reporting at the Mississippi Free Press. She gave our young writers tons of tips and resources. 📝
June 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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June 19, 2025 at 9:07 PM