These Runaway Teens Were Scared and Alone. This Home Saved Them.
Starting Right, Now offers housing, stability and support to runaway teens in Tampa, Florida.
Maya Brown
Maya Brown is a former NBCU Academy Storyteller. Previously, she was an associate reporter on NBC News' social newsgathering team where she was nominated for three Emmys. As an Afro-Latina, she loves to tell stories related to race and equality.
Latest Posts from Maya Brown
Baltimore Police Are Building Trust With Black Boys Through Breathing
Project Pneuma is empowering Black boys to express their emotions and relieve stress — all while building better relationships with police.
How a Journalist Helped Black, Female WWII Heroes Get National Recognition
After Tawanda Scott Sambou reported on the 6888, their story was made into a Netflix movie and the women received a Congressional Gold Medal.
At This High School, Students Can Get Medical Jobs Right After Graduation
McClure Health Science High School in Georgia prepares teens for healthcare careers through hands-on learning.
How a 12-Week Trade School Is Launching Young People into Jobs at NASA
The Lost Angels Career Center pays students to work and sets them up with careers in aerospace.
There’s No Manual for Grief. But This Center Will Help You Cope.
Children who have lost a parent are tapping into their creativity, anger and need for community at the Imagine Center.
How Teens Are Healing Through Hip-Hop Therapy
High school programs across the country are helping students turn their feelings into flow.
The Father and Daughter Duo Giving Free RVs to Wildfire Survivors
Emergency RV is helping natural disaster survivors rebuild their lives.
How Black Barbershops Are Helping Boys Fall in Love With Reading
To raise reading proficiency rates, Barbershop Books offers free books and trains barbers to become reading role models in nearly 60 cities.
First-Generation Latinas Are Pushing Back Against Family Expectations
Con Mi Madre is helping young Latinas earn a college degree by engaging their mothers in every part of the process.
This Van Is Helping Women Stay Out of Prison
The Rolling Engagement Van provides formerly incarcerated women with free resources to help them become self-sufficient.
Unhoused Students’ Needs Come First at This San Diego School
More than 20,000 students are homeless in the city. This school was created to help them and their families.
‘The Movement Requires Impatience’: Civil Rights Icons on Their Legacies
Spike Lee, Sherrilyn Ifill and Xernona Clayton discuss what freedom and justice means to them.
How a Harlem Church Tackles Mental Health Stigma
The HOPE Center is spreading the word about seeking help outside of prayer.
The Louisiana Gym Empowering People with Disabilities
At Split Second Fitness, people with disabilities focus on their mental and physical health.
Why Teens Who Attend This Free Gaming Camp Go on to College
Urban Arts is teaching low-income students how to make their own video game — and forge their own career path.
This Missouri Cafe Lets Customers Pay What They Can
1 in 8 people in the state are food insecure. The Spot is here to help.
A Free Ride, a Burger and a Cellphone: Helping the Newly Freed Transition Out of Prison
This program mentors the formerly incarcerated and integrates them back into the community.
Under 3% of Doctors Are Black Men. This Group Wants to Change That.
Black Men in White Coats is inspiring the next generation of Black doctors through podcasts, trainings and scholarships.
The Majority of U.S. Seniors Feel Lonely. These Teens Want to Pamper Them.
Glamour Gals wants to end senior loneliness through intergenerational bonds — and a little nail polish.
How Texas Teens Are Combatting Alarming Rates of Dating Violence
The Texas Advocacy Project is educating and empowering teens to reach out for support and free legal services.
Thousands of Kids Care for Loved Ones with ALS. This Camp Lets Them Know They Aren’t Alone.
Hope Loves Company hosts free retreats so youth caregivers can feel supported and understood.
School Lunch Often Gets a Bad Rap. This Black-Owned Company Wants to Change That.
Red Rabbit is bringing fresh, healthy foods from all cultures into the lunchroom.
Black Mothers Felt Their Children Weren’t Being Seen. So They Made Their Own Microschools.
These Phoenix-area schools offer small class sizes and personalized curricula so Black students can thrive.
