By Fredlove Deshommes

School should be a safe haven for children that not only fosters the development of education but growth too. It's close to impossible to maintain this standard when having to battle the media's negative input. Kids of color are allowed to make mistakes, we shouldn't have to fear being judged by the public because of it. That's the lesson the kids of Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice and many others have had to learn the hard way.

Fredlove currently goes to the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice. She plans to re-audition for the dance team next term, and try out for the volleyball team. She also would like to continue to do her part in The Black student Union and Young Women's Association at her school. When she is not in school she likes to escape through reading and watching TV. She also likes trying new activities with her friends like learning to skate or learning to ride a bike, etc.

The Summer Youth Podcast Academy is an intensive beginner podcasting workshop for New York City public school students, hosted by The Bell in partnership with Gimlet Media.