Students from across the city gave speeches on issues affecting young people, including mental health, gender affirming care, and racism.

Young journalist Tamia Robinson interviewed youth and adults about their mental health, and what resources are available to people in need.

D.C. has many workforce development and readiness programs, but some are unpaid or underpaid and most don’t include job placement.

Photo by Bethany L King. Morning Washington. Here’s the rainy day, but don’t you worry – there is plenty to read about on the Interwebs this morning, and on your dear DCist. Read on, and stay tuned for more throughout the day. >> The Washington Post details the contractors hired to monitor D.C.’s troubled youth as well as the $400,000 grant for GPS ankle devices that threatens their jobs. Reporters tagged along with the…