How social media ‘teen takeovers’ trend took a serious turn; shootings, theft, vandalism seen in cities

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Teens say there aren’t safe spaces for them to gather

For Spann, the recent media attention on the events has largely failed to capture the appeal to young people.

“You feel like a young person who has freedom, who’s not being held to something,” said Spann, who is Black. At the event he went to, he was able to catch up with people he hadn’t continue reading …