January – February 2004 Issue

These traditionally black colleges in the South opened 17-year-old Lauren’s eyes to future possibilities.

My friend was raped; I did my best to help her.

At first it was hard to fit in, but now my friend’s the smartest and most mature in our class, says Suzanne, 17.

The day I was raped; an abusive father; and the unknown future; essay contest winners share their fears.

These are letters we received in response to stories in the November – December 2003 issue of L.A. Youth.

Looking for a provocative book about race, Candace, 17, recommends Authentically Black by conservative black author John McWhorter.

Essay contest winners share what they would love to do for a living.

Check out Torrance High, as shown here in a scene from Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Sunnydale High. w/ photo gallery of Torrance HS as seen in the movies and on television.

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I had sex before I was ready.