Stories from us!

As an alternative to school-based performances, the troupe is seeking student-generated videos on social-emotional learning (SEL) topics relevant to teens’ lives. Students, parents, teachers, and counselors can access the stories, articles, & videos online at home and at school via MWAH!’s Web site and social media accounts.

Venezuelan Voices With A Mission
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Venezuelan Voices With A Mission

Ahiled, Luis, and Antony have organized a band with a mission.

They are Venezuelan migrant teens at Sullivan High School, located in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago.

Their mission is to connect with their teachers, other students, and the homes they left behind.

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Where The Love At - Buddy MClain
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Where The Love At - Buddy MClain

On January 19, 2024, Andre Locke (aka Buddy Mclain) released his latest single record 'Where the Love At.'

Two additional former Explosonic Rockers were part of this release - Marc Ellus Smith from the Las Vegas, Nevada area and Steve ('Stevo') Brewster of Wichita, Kansas. Marc did the music production and Steve designed the record cover.

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Mo Pitney: A Star Shining Bright
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Mo Pitney: A Star Shining Bright

Mo Pitney, a MWAH! troupe alumnus, is a collaborator in the song ‘Jordan,’ awarded by the Gospel Music Association as the 2023 gospel-bluegrass song of the year. Watch this video and more!

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The Comeback of Rylan Wilder
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The Comeback of Rylan Wilder

As Rylan was cleaning up the store during a November evening in 2019 as part of his internship, suddenly there were sirens and flashing lights outside.  Within seconds, a police officer, firing an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, pursued a bank robber, who had run into the store. 

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