#PassTheMicYouth multimedia program: Setting the stage to amplify youth voices

Abstract

The #PassTheMicYouth multimedia program is a youth-centered, youth-led podcast and blog that amplifies thevoices and lived experiences of young people across social identity groups. Grounded in a positive youthdevelopment framework and informed by a critical pedagogical tradition, #PassTheMicYouth shines a spotlight onsociopolitical issues important to young people and provides a platform that supports creativity and candor. Archived podcast episodes and blog posts are accompanied by lesson plans Extension professionals and othereducators can use to promote dialogue and critical reflection among youth and adult audiences. This articleintroduces the #PassTheMicYouth program and examines potential applications for youth-serving professionals.