Emily Galvin-Almanza, co-Founder and Executive Director of Partners For Justice ,a non-profit providing wrap-around services to people trapped in cycle of criminalization, poverty and incarceration by pairing non-legal Advocates with clients who are in need of help navigating a criminal legal system that is toxic by design.

Rickards High School IB students explore the local, state and national political climate.

This edition of 411 TEEN welcomes Thomasville High School, home of the Bulldogs, located at 315 S. Hansell St. Thomasville, Georgia. Thomasville High serves a diverse group of young folks. They join the 411 TEEN community participating on a regular basis a panelists. Students will explore and analyze sundry topics and happenings in our universe. This premiere edition discusses the Coronavirus Diaries; student reflect on how their lives have been upended and what they trying to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Julie M Stamm, Ph.D., neuroscientist and author of The Brain On Youth Sports, discusses the issue of repetitive trauma to the brain. Dr. Stamm focuses on the science behind injuries and the need for parents and the athletic and medical communities to address the issue.

Dr. Russell Lebovitz, brain disease research scientist, discusses LBD Lewy Body Dementia, a progressive, incurative and fatal condition that diminishes a person’s ability to think, remember, and move.

In nine US States, more than one in four households speak a language other than English. Kristen Walter, Director of US Programs at Worldreader, joins 411 TEEN to discuss bilingual education and access to books in families’ native language.

Members of the GIRLS ON THE RUN Program join 411 TEEN to discuss girl empowerment by teaching skills through lessons and running. Girls, 8 to 13, are inspired to healthy, joyful and confident using a experience-based curriculum which integrates running.

Alex Berrios, director and co-founder of MI VECINO ( my neighbor) discusses the non-profit grassroots voting rights organization in South Florida.

“Liberate” touts itself as the first-ever mental fitness studio. Not just good for parents, but the whole family. The class provides a way to exercise one’s mental fitness and empower one to be your best self. Liv Bowser, CEO and founder talks with 411 TEEN.

Under normal circumstances, high school graduation is one of the most important milestones in one’s life. But what happens when there is a pandemic? 2021 high school graduates discuss their senior year and the pandemic. Recent graduates review their last year in high school and the challenges met due to the pandemic.

72 REASONS TO BE A VEGAN: Why Plant-Based. Why Now, by Gene Stone and Kathy Freston is an informative and insightful guide filled with fact-based essays on the benefits of a vegan diet. Co-author Kathy Freston talks with 411 TEEN.

The BORN THIS WAY FOUNDATION was co-founded by Lady Gaga and her mother Cynthia Germanotta, to support the wellness of young people and create a kinder, braver world. The Harris Poll conducted a survey about how young people define kindness and how it directly affects youth mental health. Representatives of the Foundation discuss their program.