Youth Archives - Destination Newark

Oprah Surprises Newark School, Donates $500K

May 18, 2019 | Neighborhood, Youth |

Oprah Winfrey surprised Principal Akbar Cook and nearly 400 students at West Side High School in...

Feb 15, 2019 | Entertainment, Youth |

Newark native, singer, and finalist on The Four: Battle for Stardom on FOX, Leah Jenea James has...

Sep 25, 2018 | Youth |

Name: Morgan Takae Smith Age: 17 Occupation: Intern at Audible Hometown: Newark, NJ School:...

Jul 17, 2018 | Summer 2018, Youth |

Name: Julia Garcia Age: 21 Hometown: Madrid, Spain School: NJIT Major: Finance Graduation Date:...

Apr 30, 2018 | Youth |

A college education can start long before a person’s first day as an undergraduate. These five...

Apr 27, 2018 | Youth |

Name: Shakira McKnight Age: 24 Hometown: Newark, NJ Favorite Local Spot: Salaam Ice Cream Parlor...