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The kNOw Youth Media

The kNOw Youth Media

teaching youth to tell their stories and the stories of their communities

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  • Journalists of Color
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    • Our Future (2024)
    • You’re Not Alone (2023)
    • The New Normal (2022)
    • Behind Our Masks (2021)
    • Not So Golden (2020)

Author: Angel Vargas (she/her/hers)

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Narrative

First Is The Worst

01/14/201907/12/2024 Angel Vargas (she/her/hers)

Winning your first match is exhilarating. Your first kiss makes your head spin. Your first straight A’s makes you feel accomplished. First can be so

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Politics

Closed Mouths Don’t Get Fed

11/02/201804/03/2019 Angel Vargas (she/her/hers)

As Election Day approaches, you have most likely seen millions of advertisements telling you to vote or have had hundreds of peers egg you on

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Poetry

My Favorite Color

05/04/201708/01/2024 Angel Vargas (she/her/hers)

What’s my favorite color? Hmm it’s been a while, But I’d say Blue, More than the color, More than the emotion. But I really like

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Arts & Entertainment Community

Fresno ‘Bands’ Together To Stand Against Hate

02/03/201705/30/2019 Angel Vargas (she/her/hers)

Fresno, Calif. — Love notes, stylish shirts, grrl gangs and pizza. Friday, Jan. 27 saw Fresno residents come together to enjoy a night of music,

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Arts & Entertainment Culture & Identity Narrative

The Colors of Folklorico

01/06/201707/12/2024 Angel Vargas (she/her/hers)

In my generation, a lot of kids have lost touch with their roots. Sadly, I have to admit that I am one of them. I

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