Students Grossed Out By School Water Fountains
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Youth Radio
'What's Going On': A New Generation Answers
()As part of a project commemorating Marvin Gaye's breakthrough protest album What's Going On, Youth Radio producer Brandon McFarland was asked to remix Gaye's raw tracks with lyrics and contributions from Oakland-area youths.
In Iowa, Young Voters Unenthusiastic About Obama()
January 3, 2012 In 2008, young voters turned out in droves to elect Barack Obama, but now seem less likely to support his re-election campaign. Some young liberals have even thrown their support behind Republican Ron Paul.
An Early College Economics Lesson For One Student()
December 15, 2011 Youth Radio's Sayre Quevedo had to scale back his college plans once he realized his dreams were bigger than his wallet.
Injured Iraq Vet Becomes Symbol For Occupy Oakland()
October 28, 2011 Witnesses say Scott Olsen was struck in the head by a projectile when clashes broke out Tuesday between Occupy Oakland protesters and police. At a vigil Thursday night, veterans gathered with protesters to pay tribute to Olsen. They say his story is a reminder of the dangers of excessive force.
2 Languages, Many Voices: Latinos In The U.S.
Author Malin Alegria Finds Star Status With 'Estrella's Quinceanera'()
October 18, 2011 In 2006, Malin Alegria's debut novel was unique in the world of young adult fiction: It followed a Mexican-American girl through a quintessential coming-of-age experience — the quinceanera. Today, Alegria's book is still celebrated in Latino communities — and publishers are starting to pay attention.
Neighborhood Takes Action On Sex Trafficking()
September 19, 2011 In the San Antonio neighborhood in Oakland, Calif., sex trafficking has been a problem since several motels moved into the community decades ago. In the past year, when parents and advocates realized pimps were targeting middle school girls, they started to hold rallies and marches and met with public officials and the police to stop the problem.
Channel 101 Contest Eases Amateurs Into Hollywood()
June 15, 2011 Once a month, DIY media makers gather in Los Angeles to watch each other's TV minishows, then vote for the best. The underground event is called Channel 101 and the goal is to win enough audience votes to be invited back for another screening.
