The nonprofit has worked with student journalists on all seven continents, with teens often producing stories on conflicts, elections, mental health, natural disasters and more.
Panelists touched on Maine's tag as being the "whitest state in the nation," saying that it dismisses a rich history of Black and Indigenous people in the state.
Representatives from Maine philanthropic organizations say they have been rethinking power dynamics in addressing community needs, shifting to support more community-led approaches.