Coming Up on the Youth Channel: Light in the Dark

The state of affairs in this country feels so heavy right now, but we will continue to illuminate the stories of marginalized communities until justice is served.

Next week on the Youth Channel, we’re finishing out Pride Month with more LGBTQ focused programming. Tune in to learn, get inspired and think critically about the issues affecting this community.

Watch episodes of “YC Power Hour,” “Girls Empowered,” “Queer Justice,” “Gender Benderz” and “NIGHTCAP.”

The Youth Channel airs programming every weeknight from 6-7pm on MNN4 (FiOS 36, RCN 85, Spectrum 67 & 1998) and MNNHD (Spectrum 1993). To learn about MNN’s Youth Media Center and the work they produce, click here.

Monday, June 25

YC Power Hour

The YC Power Hour is a weekly potpourri youth creative youth-driven program. It covers news, entertainment, and current trends within NYC and the world while keeping a light-hearted down to earth tone.

Tuesday, June 26

Girls Empowered: LGBTQI+

Tune in for a roundtable discussion with youth producers Je'Jae, Daniela and Nany about the transgender experience and representation. Plus, watch two one on one interviews with special guests Je'Jae Daniels and Skye O'Neal.

Wednesday, June 27

Queer Justice

In this episode, learn about how the homelessness epidemic in America affects Queer + Trans youth. Plus, watch and interview with Skye Adrian, an independent youth activist interested in LGBTQ youth homelessness, HIV Prevention, and youth immigrations services.

Thursday, June 28

Gender Benderz
Gender Benderz seeks to open up a dialogue for people who are bending the gender rules, giving them room to explore, question, and affirm their identity. Here to talk about this topic are Lawrence Tantay, LGBTQI Health Equity Specialist with the Center for Health Equity and Maxx, Staten Island NYC Teen Connection Youth Leader.

Friday, June 29

NIGHTCAP

On this episode of NIGHTCAP’s Career Day series, the special guest is fashion blogger Igee Okafor, who is the founder and editor of the fashion & lifestyle blog igeeokafor.com. Igee’s impeccable personal style has led to collaborations with companies such as Timex, Netflix, The Gap and Stacy Adams. He has also been interviewed and featured in Forbes and The New York Times. Watch as Igee shares his expertise in men’s fashion and gives Devon a surprise makeover.