Erin Williams

Erin Williams is a Guest Author for Kidizenship from Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, Ohio.

June 13, 2022

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Speeches We Loved from 2022 Student Presidential Campaigns

Seven quotes we love from students who are putting in the work to be the change that they seek.

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How a Debate Champion Wins an Argument

Zion Dixon lost many debates before he won the Tournament of Champions; here’s what he learned.

March 2, 2022

Jazzy Guerra Redefines Journalism, One Superstar Interview at a Time

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A young reporter is pushing the boundaries of journalism and helping people of all ages find their voices.

Eight Heroes Making Mental Health a Priority in Schools

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Meet the student leaders tackling issues of self-acceptance, disordered eating, and everyday stress and anxiety.

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“Black” or “African American” — Which is More Appropriate?

Terms limit — and liberate — our identities. A young woman explores the power of words.

by Erin Williams

June 13, 2022

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Let’s Get Real About Hair Discrimination

A version of this article was originally published in The Shakerite, the student newspaper of Shaker Heights High School, in Shaker Heights, Ohio. As a Black woman, having your hair done is

by Erin Williams

June 13, 2022

Erin Williams

Speeches We Loved from 2022 Student Presidential Campaigns

How a Debate Champion Wins an Argument

Jazzy Guerra Redefines Journalism, One Superstar Interview at a Time￼

Eight Heroes Making Mental Health a Priority in Schools

“Black” or “African American” — Which is More Appropriate?

Let’s Get Real About Hair Discrimination

Jazzy Guerra Redefines Journalism, One Superstar Interview at a Time