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Next Gen
Voices.

Their perspectives. Our shared future.
A youth-led platform for honest conversations, leadership, and the issues shaping a generation.

New episodes Wednesdays

Featured full episode · 10:56

Race, respect
& feeling heard.

Hear local teens share their perspectives on race, respect, and belonging in this full episode of Next Gen Voices, presented by Guided Grace FYS.

Hosted by Nicole N. Liggins, this youth-led conversation brings young people’s experiences and voices to the forefront.

Episode 8 · October 7, 2026 · WNEM-TV5
Latest episode verified October 13, 2026.

Continue the conversation

Episode 08 · October 7, 2026

Local teens share their perspectives on respect, belonging, and being heard.

Episode 07 · September 30, 2026

A conversation about the value of spending time together face-to-face.

Episode 06 · September 23, 2026

Youth discuss time to recharge and the conversation around school mental health days.

Episode links verified October 13, 2026. New releases are also available through WNEM.

Beyond the camera

Young people bring ideas, experience, and a stake in the future. Their perspective belongs in the conversation.

01 / COMMUNICATION

Practice asking questions, listening, and sharing a perspective in a professional media setting.

02 / CRITICAL THINKING

Help shape topics and explore issues from more than one point of view.

03 / LEADERSHIP

Connect youth-led conversations to civic engagement, leadership, and future readiness.

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