Formative Youth Journalism Initiative (FYJI)

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Announcement of 2025 Winners

The Formative Youth Journalism Initiative and the Pasadena Media Foundation received a total of 26 submissions this year, including essays written in English and Spanish. All results are final and were carefully selected through two rounds of review and by a three-member judging panel. Please join me in congratulating this year's winners of the "Sí se puede" Youth Essay Contest:


  • 1st Place: Brianna Torres-Blanco
  • 2nd Place: Luke Castaneda 
  • 3rd Place: Destin Cleveland 
  • Honorable Mention: Lylah Kim


The "Sí se puede" Essay Contest will return for submissions in late February 2026.

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    Est. June 2023 | Based in Pasadena, CA


    Formative Youth Journalism Initiative is a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) organization.

    Federal EIN: 93-3362359

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