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- Singing has the power to lift up our spirits. - Singing has the power to lift up our spirits. It also has the power to help make this a better world. It also has the power to help make this a better world. That's why the all-girl choir called iSing is so noteworthy. That's why the all-girl choir called iSing is so noteworthy.

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iSing was started in Palo Alto, California, iSing was started in Palo Alto, California, home to Silicon Valley, in 2013. home to Silicon Valley, in 2013.

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The singers range in age from 7 to 18. The singers range in age from 7 to 18. In all, more than 200 girls In all, more than 200 girls add their joyous voices to the choir. add their joyous voices to the choir. Joining us is one of the artistic directors for iSing, Joining us is one of the artistic directors for iSing, Jennah Delp-Sommers, as well as Kaya, Jennah Delp-Sommers, as well as Kaya, one of the members of the choir. one of the members of the choir. Welcome to both of you. Welcome to both of you. - Hi, thanks so much for having us. - Hi, thanks so much for having us. - 'Morning, hi. - 'Morning, hi. - Jennah, why was iSing started? - Jennah, why was iSing started? - We wanted to provide a home - We wanted to provide a home for girls to discover their voices. for girls to discover their voices. And when I say "home," And when I say "home," I mean a community with friends I mean a community with friends and in a supportive environment for girls to take risks and in a supportive environment for girls to take risks and to be themselves and to discover themselves and to be themselves and to discover themselves as musicians and people. as musicians and people. And ultimately, we hope that the girls leave iSing And ultimately, we hope that the girls leave iSing with experiences that have enriched their lives with experiences that have enriched their lives and transform their lives in powerful ways. and transform their lives in powerful ways. - Kaya, you joined iSing back when you were in sixth grade. - Kaya, you joined iSing back when you were in sixth grade. What was it about the choir that attracted you? What was it about the choir that attracted you? - Well, I honestly didn't know that much about iSing - Well, I honestly didn't know that much about iSing when I first joined, but I think immediately I realized when I first joined, but I think immediately I realized it was definitely a place I wanted to be, it was definitely a place I wanted to be, and I had made a good choice. and I had made a good choice. I know immediately the teachers kind of embraced me I know immediately the teachers kind of embraced me and made me feel like a part of the community and made me feel like a part of the community and pushed me to sing solo and pushed me to sing solo and do demonstrations for the choir. and do demonstrations for the choir. And that was all stuff that I had never thought And that was all stuff that I had never thought I could do before. I could do before. And as I've progressed over the years, And as I've progressed over the years, I've just been so grateful that I chose iSing. I've just been so grateful that I chose iSing. - The choir wins awards for not just how well they sing, - The choir wins awards for not just how well they sing, but for what they sing about. but for what they sing about. Many of your songs deal with social justice. Many of your songs deal with social justice. For example, the song "365." For example, the song "365." Tell us about that song. Tell us about that song. - "365" is a song about gun violence - "365" is a song about gun violence

♪ 365 offenses ♪

♪ 365 offenses ♪

♪ 365 offended ♪♪

♪ 365 offended ♪♪

It's a song that raises the issue in a way that is It's a song that raises the issue in a way that is full of anger. full of anger. And you can hear that in the music. And you can hear that in the music. When we were singing this song there was a school shooting When we were singing this song there was a school shooting in Florida that year. in Florida that year. And to sing about gun violence And to sing about gun violence and our lack of control and our lack of control for this issue that affects students for this issue that affects students in our country so profoundly in our country so profoundly was deeply moving. was deeply moving. - Kaya, can you sing some of the words for us? - Kaya, can you sing some of the words for us? - Yeah, sure. - Yeah, sure.

♪ No ♪

♪ No ♪

♪ More God ♪

♪ More God ♪

♪ For we know not ♪

♪ For we know not ♪

♪ What we do ♪♪

♪ What we do ♪♪

- Wow, that was beautiful. - Wow, that was beautiful. There's another song, "Here I Stand," There's another song, "Here I Stand," that also carries a message. that also carries a message. In fact, the words came from a poem by Malala Yousafzai. In fact, the words came from a poem by Malala Yousafzai. She lived in Pakistan during the repressive rule She lived in Pakistan during the repressive rule of the Taliban. of the Taliban. Unlike so many other girls in her country, Unlike so many other girls in her country, Malala was able to attend school. Malala was able to attend school. She became a strong advocate for girls' education, She became a strong advocate for girls' education, but her speaking out angered the Taliban. but her speaking out angered the Taliban. And when she was only 15 years old, they shot her. And when she was only 15 years old, they shot her. - Since that time, she recovered, - Since that time, she recovered, and she wrote a wonderful book called "I Am Malala". and she wrote a wonderful book called "I Am Malala". She also became the youngest Nobel Peace Laureate, She also became the youngest Nobel Peace Laureate, and she continues to be a fierce advocate for education. and she continues to be a fierce advocate for education. When I read her book, one of the things When I read her book, one of the things that really struck me and actually shook me that really struck me and actually shook me was reading that the Taliban, they wanted to suppress was reading that the Taliban, they wanted to suppress and demoralize the people. and demoralize the people. And so they took away creative forms of expression, And so they took away creative forms of expression, like dance, art, and music. like dance, art, and music. So I wanted to set Malala's words to music, So I wanted to set Malala's words to music, not only to amplify her message, not only to amplify her message, but to have it sung by 200 girls who also share her views but to have it sung by 200 girls who also share her views for education. for education. It was really cool. It was really cool. - That is cool. - That is cool. In "Here I Stand," Malala wrote, In "Here I Stand," Malala wrote, "Our words can change the world. "Our words can change the world. "It is our right to sing. "It is our right to sing. We will bring change through our voices." We will bring change through our voices." Kaya, what do those words mean to you? Kaya, what do those words mean to you? - Yeah, I think it's a really relevant reminder right now, - Yeah, I think it's a really relevant reminder right now, but I think all the time. but I think all the time. I think there's a lot that people want to be different I think there's a lot that people want to be different about our world, and especially young women. about our world, and especially young women. And I love how she said it's our right to sing, And I love how she said it's our right to sing, 'cause it's our right to be angry and passionate 'cause it's our right to be angry and passionate and loud about our world and to want things to change. and loud about our world and to want things to change. And I think she's living proof that And I think she's living proof that you can the world a better place you can the world a better place and make the world different and make the world different and make it look how you want it to look. and make it look how you want it to look. And I think that's just really beautiful. And I think that's just really beautiful. - We'll play an excerpt in a moment. - We'll play an excerpt in a moment. But how can people hear this and other songs But how can people hear this and other songs on the "Here I Stand" album? on the "Here I Stand" album? - Sure. - Sure. They can listen on most all streaming platforms; They can listen on most all streaming platforms; there's Spotify, Apple Music. there's Spotify, Apple Music. They can order an album via VI and OVO Records. They can order an album via VI and OVO Records. I'm happy to send an album to anybody I'm happy to send an album to anybody who in your audience wants to listen who in your audience wants to listen to a bunch of girls singing some really powerful music. to a bunch of girls singing some really powerful music. - That's so nice. - That's so nice. Kaya, has belonging to iSing changed your life? Kaya, has belonging to iSing changed your life? - I think definitely. - I think definitely. Besides making me a better musician and collaborator, Besides making me a better musician and collaborator, I think it's taught me the power of connection I think it's taught me the power of connection and the power of connection through art. and the power of connection through art. When I'm at iSing, I feel so empowered and so powerful, When I'm at iSing, I feel so empowered and so powerful, I guess. I guess. And I think I'm going to carry that And I think I'm going to carry that throughout my whole life. throughout my whole life. - Thank you both for talking with us. - Thank you both for talking with us. - Thank you so much. - Thank you so much. - Thank you. - Thank you. It's such an honor to be able to have an audience It's such an honor to be able to have an audience of young people and to share our story. of young people and to share our story. And I hope that this inspires more young people And I hope that this inspires more young people to join choirs in their communities. to join choirs in their communities. It just might change your life. It just might change your life. - From gun control to discrimination. - From gun control to discrimination. iSing is raising awareness about important issues iSing is raising awareness about important issues by raising their voices, and wow, what voices! by raising their voices, and wow, what voices! As we go to commercial, here's an excerpt of "Here I Stand". As we go to commercial, here's an excerpt of "Here I Stand". And of course, all of the performances in this report And of course, all of the performances in this report were recorded before COVID. were recorded before COVID. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Katie. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Katie.

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(Describer) Titles: Coming up, Dress for the Environment.

(Describer) Christin:

- We often hear how things like pollution, - We often hear how things like pollution, overflowing landfills, and climate change overflowing landfills, and climate change are hurting our planet. are hurting our planet. Yes, recycling helps, but there's more we can do. Yes, recycling helps, but there's more we can do. Shane gets some suggestions we can try out. Shane gets some suggestions we can try out. - The world is so big and, face it, we're so small. - The world is so big and, face it, we're so small. Fixing the environment is clearly a ginormous task, Fixing the environment is clearly a ginormous task, but that doesn't mean we can't help. but that doesn't mean we can't help. In fact, some solutions are as close to hand as our closet. In fact, some solutions are as close to hand as our closet. Lori Myren-Manbeck is the author of the book, Lori Myren-Manbeck is the author of the book, "You Can Save The World; "You Can Save The World; In Fact, You Are The Only One Who Can". In Fact, You Are The Only One Who Can". Lori, that title is both scary and inspiring. Lori, that title is both scary and inspiring. So I'm ready to give it a try. So I'm ready to give it a try. What can I do? What can I do? - So one of the really great things about saving the planet - So one of the really great things about saving the planet is that an easy way to start is that an easy way to start is to start thinking about your clothing. is to start thinking about your clothing. And there's some really simple steps you can take. And there's some really simple steps you can take. Stop buying polyester, nylon, and other synthetic fabrics Stop buying polyester, nylon, and other synthetic fabrics like acrylic. like acrylic. Those fabrics are bad for the environment Those fabrics are bad for the environment for a couple of reasons. for a couple of reasons. First, every time you wash those fabrics, First, every time you wash those fabrics, little tiny fibers come off of the material little tiny fibers come off of the material and get into our waterways. and get into our waterways. And that can affect our food supply. And that can affect our food supply. It can affect the fish that we eat, It can affect the fish that we eat, and it can also pollute the waters, and it can also pollute the waters, making them less safe for swimming. making them less safe for swimming. Another problem with polyester, nylon, and acrylic Another problem with polyester, nylon, and acrylic is that it does not break down over time. is that it does not break down over time. And so that shirt you have that is acrylic or polyester And so that shirt you have that is acrylic or polyester will be here in a thousand years. will be here in a thousand years. - Wow, and it's not just buying clothes - Wow, and it's not just buying clothes but how we care for them that can be a problem, right? but how we care for them that can be a problem, right? - Absolutely. So, there's... - Absolutely. So, there's... The great thing is there's some very easy tips The great thing is there's some very easy tips for making your care for your clothing for making your care for your clothing more environmentally friendly. more environmentally friendly. The first one is, don't wash them as often. The first one is, don't wash them as often. I like to tell people to do a smell test. I like to tell people to do a smell test. And if your clothing does not smell, And if your clothing does not smell, you don't need to wash it. you don't need to wash it. You don't need to wash it every time you wear it. You don't need to wash it every time you wear it. You can also check for spots. You can also check for spots. And if there's a spot somewhere, And if there's a spot somewhere, you can wash just that area of your clothes in the sink. you can wash just that area of your clothes in the sink. You don't need to throw the whole thing in the washer. You don't need to throw the whole thing in the washer. - You mentioned to avoid buying clothes - You mentioned to avoid buying clothes made from polyester or nylon, made from polyester or nylon, but if we already own them do we have to throw them out? but if we already own them do we have to throw them out? - No, don't throw them out, because in fact - No, don't throw them out, because in fact they do not biodegrade. they do not biodegrade. Instead, they're tips that you can use Instead, they're tips that you can use to make them more friendly. to make them more friendly. Wash less often, wash much less often. Wash less often, wash much less often. Make sure that you are washing in cold water. Make sure that you are washing in cold water. Make sure that you are packing your washer Make sure that you are packing your washer because clothes that are washed more closely together, because clothes that are washed more closely together, give off fewer fibers. give off fewer fibers. You can also use what's called a Guppy Bag and a Cora Ball. You can also use what's called a Guppy Bag and a Cora Ball. Now Guppy Bag is a bag that actually, Now Guppy Bag is a bag that actually, you put the polyester clothing into it you put the polyester clothing into it and it collects the fibers as it washes. and it collects the fibers as it washes. A Cora Ball is kind of a funny-looking ball A Cora Ball is kind of a funny-looking ball that you just throw in the washer that you just throw in the washer and it does the same thing, it collects all those fibers. and it does the same thing, it collects all those fibers. Another reason that it's really great Another reason that it's really great to keep your clothing longer is that to keep your clothing longer is that polyester and nylon and acrylics actually shed less fiber polyester and nylon and acrylics actually shed less fiber the older they are. the older they are. So, the longer you keep them, the better they are So, the longer you keep them, the better they are for the environment. for the environment. - That's great information. - That's great information. Thanks, Lori. Thanks, Lori. - Thank you. - Thank you. - I guess the lesson is, if we don't take care - I guess the lesson is, if we don't take care with how we buy and wash our clothes, with how we buy and wash our clothes, the quicker the earth may be all washed up. the quicker the earth may be all washed up. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Shane. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Shane. - Coming up, I'll tell you about a kid - Coming up, I'll tell you about a kid who has a real can-do attitude who has a real can-do attitude when it comes to fighting cancer. when it comes to fighting cancer. We'll be right back. We'll be right back.

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(Describer) Reese:

Sometimes, just doing the little things Sometimes, just doing the little things can make a big difference. can make a big difference. Vincent from Westchester, New York, Vincent from Westchester, New York, wanted to find a way to raise money to fight cancer. wanted to find a way to raise money to fight cancer. Here's how he does it. Here's how he does it. - I collect cans from the forest and, - I collect cans from the forest and, for people that like find them, for people that like find them, and I go to the, like, my local store and recycle them. and I go to the, like, my local store and recycle them. And then I donate all the money to St. Jude's. And then I donate all the money to St. Jude's. So, I'm like taking all the... So, I'm like taking all the... I'm cleaning up and I'm getting money for St. Jude's. I'm cleaning up and I'm getting money for St. Jude's. St Jude's is a place that helps your cancer and it's free. St Jude's is a place that helps your cancer and it's free. So they need money. So they need money. And my project donates money to them And my project donates money to them so they can keep on doing it. so they can keep on doing it. And it's really cool, and I do it because And it's really cool, and I do it because cancer is really bad, and if I just donate to them, cancer is really bad, and if I just donate to them, even like a penny could help, anything could help. even like a penny could help, anything could help. - Raising money by collecting cans for recycling - Raising money by collecting cans for recycling is why Vincent is one of the profiles in the book is why Vincent is one of the profiles in the book "Inspiring Stories That Make A Difference". "Inspiring Stories That Make A Difference". It's by the Loukoumi Foundation. It's by the Loukoumi Foundation. So if you're wondering So if you're wondering if even a simple idea can help make a difference, if even a simple idea can help make a difference, as Vincent shows us, yes, it can. as Vincent shows us, yes, it can. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Reese. For "Teen Kids News," I'm Reese.

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(Describer) Veronique:

- During World War II, the U.S. Army wanted a vehicle - During World War II, the U.S. Army wanted a vehicle that would work under the most difficult conditions. that would work under the most difficult conditions. It had to handle hills, go through water, It had to handle hills, go through water, plow through mud, snow, and sand-- plow through mud, snow, and sand-- just about every challenge you could think of. just about every challenge you could think of. And it had to be easy to drive, as well as dependable. And it had to be easy to drive, as well as dependable. So the government put out a request So the government put out a request inviting companies to develop a general purpose vehicle. inviting companies to develop a general purpose vehicle. As folklore has it, the vehicle became known As folklore has it, the vehicle became known by the initials G for general and P for purpose. by the initials G for general and P for purpose. Put those two letters together and you get GP, Jeep. Put those two letters together and you get GP, Jeep. Many military experts say that the Jeep helped the Allies Many military experts say that the Jeep helped the Allies win World War II. win World War II. In the 1980s, the military began to retire the iconic Jeep In the 1980s, the military began to retire the iconic Jeep in favor of the bigger and heavier Humvee. in favor of the bigger and heavier Humvee. Recently, there have been reports Recently, there have been reports that the Jeep may be gearing up that the Jeep may be gearing up to return to military service. to return to military service. If a vehicle made of metal ever deserved a medal, If a vehicle made of metal ever deserved a medal, it would be the Jeep. it would be the Jeep. With "Word Wise," I'm Veronique. With "Word Wise," I'm Veronique.

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- This important message is brought to you by - This important message is brought to you by The National Road Safety Foundation. The National Road Safety Foundation. They want you to keep your hands on the wheel, They want you to keep your hands on the wheel, your eyes on the road, and your mind on driving. your eyes on the road, and your mind on driving.

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Hey, Gabby, do you wanna go to the movies? Hey, Gabby, do you wanna go to the movies? - Definitely, and let's see if your sister can come. - Definitely, and let's see if your sister can come. - Okay, I'll text her. - Okay, I'll text her.

(Describer) Driving, she looks at her phone. Title: It only takes a split second.

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Now I can't even walk, let alone run the basis. Now I can't even walk, let alone run the basis.

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(Describer) She remembers running. Title: 21 percent of teen drivers in fatal crashes were distracted by their phones. Outside the van...

Gabby, I am so sorry. Gabby, I am so sorry.

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(Describer) French landmarks and historical figures are shown in the flag’s colors of blue, white and red. Title: Vive La France.

(Describer) Olivia:

- While we may think that comic books and graphic novels - While we may think that comic books and graphic novels are a relatively new idea, are a relatively new idea, what's been called "England's first comic strip" what's been called "England's first comic strip" is almost a thousand years old. is almost a thousand years old.

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It's called the Bayeux Tapestry, It's called the Bayeux Tapestry, and it tells of when William the Conqueror of France and it tells of when William the Conqueror of France invaded England with his Norman army in 1066. invaded England with his Norman army in 1066. Opposing him was the English Saxon King Harold; Opposing him was the English Saxon King Harold; that's Harold in the center during his coronation. that's Harold in the center during his coronation. It's truly an amazing piece of work. It's truly an amazing piece of work. The tapestry is made up of dozens of scenes The tapestry is made up of dozens of scenes that tell the events leading up that tell the events leading up to the famous Battle of Hastings, to the famous Battle of Hastings, as well as the battle itself. as well as the battle itself.

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(Describer) A soldier raises a club, a rider points a sword, and other riders face men on foot with shields.

The tapestry is incredibly long, 230 feet, The tapestry is incredibly long, 230 feet, almost as long as a football field. almost as long as a football field. The tapestry used to be housed here, The tapestry used to be housed here, in the Bayeux Cathedral... in the Bayeux Cathedral... but nowadays it's displayed in its own museum, but nowadays it's displayed in its own museum, along with other interesting historic items, along with other interesting historic items, like a full-scale model of a mounted knight. like a full-scale model of a mounted knight. No one is exactly sure who gets credit No one is exactly sure who gets credit for the tapestry's creation, but clearly, it tells the story for the tapestry's creation, but clearly, it tells the story from the victorious Normans' point of view. from the victorious Normans' point of view. Detailed and informative as the images are, Detailed and informative as the images are, one scene has been perplexing scholars for centuries. one scene has been perplexing scholars for centuries. The Latin inscription says, "Here, King Harold is killed." The Latin inscription says, "Here, King Harold is killed." Problem is, the scene shows two men being fatally wounded. Problem is, the scene shows two men being fatally wounded. Most experts believe the man hit in the eye with an arrow Most experts believe the man hit in the eye with an arrow is King Harold, but others aren't so sure. is King Harold, but others aren't so sure. They think this man is more likely the luckless Harold. They think this man is more likely the luckless Harold.

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Another historical tidbit captured in the stitching Another historical tidbit captured in the stitching is an invention of war that may have helped William is an invention of war that may have helped William defeat the English. defeat the English. Not only did he have more archers and calvary, Not only did he have more archers and calvary, his mounted soldiers may have been the first his mounted soldiers may have been the first to use the stirrup in England. to use the stirrup in England. The stirrup gives the writer greater balance, The stirrup gives the writer greater balance, making him a more effective fighter. making him a more effective fighter. And as they say on TV, wait, there's more. And as they say on TV, wait, there's more. The Bayeux Tapestry isn't really a tapestry. The Bayeux Tapestry isn't really a tapestry. Tapestries are woven on a loom. Tapestries are woven on a loom. This amazing 11th century art project This amazing 11th century art project was actually embroidered with a needle and thread. was actually embroidered with a needle and thread. So some experts say the Bayeux Tapestry So some experts say the Bayeux Tapestry should really be called the Bayeux Embroidery. should really be called the Bayeux Embroidery. Feel free to impress your history teacher with that, Feel free to impress your history teacher with that, courtesy of us here at "Teen Kids News." courtesy of us here at "Teen Kids News." With "Vive la France, " I'm Olivia. With "Vive la France, " I'm Olivia.

(Describer) Christin:

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(Describer) Titles: Coming up, Memorable Rhymes.

"Speak of the Week" is your chance to speak up and be heard. "Speak of the Week" is your chance to speak up and be heard. Here's this week's question. Here's this week's question.

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(Describer) Sol :

- He was a part of everyone's childhood. - He was a part of everyone's childhood. You probably still have his quirky rhymes You probably still have his quirky rhymes stuck in your head. stuck in your head. We want to know, We want to know, which Dr. Seuss book was your favorite? which Dr. Seuss book was your favorite? - "Horton Hears a Who," definitely my favorite. - "Horton Hears a Who," definitely my favorite. Just because of all the silly characters, Just because of all the silly characters, and I liked the point of the story. and I liked the point of the story. - Ooh, I would say "The Cat in the Hat," - Ooh, I would say "The Cat in the Hat," just because it's something that just because it's something that I grew up watching with-- my family and my brother, I grew up watching with-- my family and my brother, so it brings back a lot of memories. so it brings back a lot of memories. - I like all of them. - I like all of them. If I'm going to be honest, I like all of them; If I'm going to be honest, I like all of them; like, I've read every single one. like, I've read every single one. And like, it's like, And like, it's like, just like the words he has in them just inspires people. just like the words he has in them just inspires people. And, like, it sure helps you like understand things, And, like, it sure helps you like understand things, like the "One Fish, Two Fish" and all that. like the "One Fish, Two Fish" and all that. I like that one, that's like one of my favorites, I like that one, that's like one of my favorites, but I like most of them all. but I like most of them all. - "Green Eggs and Ham" is my favorite because - "Green Eggs and Ham" is my favorite because I never liked eggs until I became an adult. I never liked eggs until I became an adult. So it just brings back memories. So it just brings back memories. - My favorite Dr. Seuss story is "Green Eggs and Ham." - My favorite Dr. Seuss story is "Green Eggs and Ham." - "Green Eggs and Ham." - "Green Eggs and Ham." - "Green Eggs and Ham." - "Green Eggs and Ham." - "Green Eggs and Ham." - "Green Eggs and Ham." - "Green Eggs and Ham." - "Green Eggs and Ham." - Looks like "Sam I Am" would not have a tough time - Looks like "Sam I Am" would not have a tough time appealing to teens today. appealing to teens today. With "Speak of the Week," I'm Sol for "Teen Kids News." With "Speak of the Week," I'm Sol for "Teen Kids News."

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(Describer) Christin:

- Well, that wraps up our show. - Well, that wraps up our show. But we'll be back next week, with more "Teen Kids News." But we'll be back next week, with more "Teen Kids News." See you then. See you then.

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(Describer) Titles: Producer: Marilou Yacoub Director/Writer: Alan J. Weiss Camera and Editing: Rick Lavon, David Lauterbach Additional Writing: Michael Greaney, Katie Yacoub Created by Executive Producers: Albert T. Primo, Alan J. Weiss Copyright Eyewitness Kids News LLC, 2021. Alan Weiss Productions Accessibility provided by the US Department of Education.