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About Us
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Our Story
Our Mission
Our Mission
Founded by 15-year-old Chantze Duckworth, Next Gen Talk TV Inc. is a youth-led media platform that operates as an official 501c3 nonprofit organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Chantze Duckworth is dedicated to amplifying youth voices through real conversations with leaders and changemakers. This nonprofit organization focuses on educating aspiring journalists by providing opportunities in youth-led media, mentorship, and storytelling.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Vision
Building the Next Gen Media Lab — a free after-school media program by the nonprofit organization led by Chantze Duckworth, giving young aspiring journalists in New Orleans access to equipment, mentorship, and real-world experience in youth-led media.
Meet the Host | Chantze Duckworth
Founder & Host, Next Gen Talk TV Inc.
Chantze Duckworth is a 15-year-old journalist, media host, and entrepreneur from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the founder and host of Next Gen Talk TV Inc., a nonprofit organization and official 501c3 youth-led media platform dedicated to amplifying youth voices through real conversations with leaders and changemakers.
Chantze serves as the 11th Grade Class President, Student Ambassador, and Media Correspondent for the world-renowned Marching 100 at St. Augustine High School, one of the most storied institutions in New Orleans. Additionally, he is the Captain of St. Augustine's Film and Media Program.
In June 2026, Chantze was selected as the surprise Youth Panel Moderator for Whitney Plantation's 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival, where he moderated alongside the Louisiana State President of the NAACP and civil rights activist Leona Tate before a live audience at one of the most historic sites in America.
His interviews have reached thousands of viewers across various platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Substack, featuring notable guests such as Former Vice President Al Gore, Patti LaBelle, Kirk Franklin, Keith Lee, Trey Murphy III, and Mayor-Elect Helena Moreno.
