On today’s show, guest host Sabrina Madison speaks with two local leaders, Justice Castañeda and Rosa Thompson about an issue that many folks overlook: the lack of teen-centered spaces in Dane County, especially for Black youth. They talk about what would be possible if youth were centered in the design and programming of public spaces. Because we close schools during the summer and community centers don’t stay open late, youth don’t have many places to go. What they need are spaces where they feel safe, that have robust programming, mentorship, and care for teens and their families.
Featured image of State Street in the spring via Flickr (CC BY 2.0).
