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Wednesday

MySpace, My Corporation, My Friend?

Large companies are using social networking sites such as MySpace to market to young people. But they're not just buying ads; the companies create their own profiles in the hope that they will prove popularity. Youth Radio's Jordan Monroe reports that young people are pretty savvy about marketing — but they "friend" the fast-food and movie promos anyway.

MySpace, My Corporation, My Friend?

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Sunday

White Youngsters Gather to Talk About Race

In Los Angeles, a group of young white high school students get together alone to talk about race issues. They meet without any people of color because they feel they can be more honest and open with each other.

White Youngsters Gather to Talk About Race

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Thursday

Thursday

Acceptance of Mixtapes Changes as Profits Grow

Aspiring hip-hop artists often get attention through mix tapes, collections of music that are put together by a DJ and sold on CDs. DJs generally don't buy the rights to the music — a fact often outweighed by a mixtape's promotional value. But recently, a DJ was arrested for violating copyright laws.

Acceptance of Mixtapes Changes as Profits Grow

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Opinion

Young People and Sex: Parents, Can We Talk?

Many young people are no longer having "the sex talk" with their parents. They're filled with information, including what they learn from TV or the Internet. But they're still interested in what Mom and Dad might have to say — however awkwardly.

Young People and Sex: Parents, Can We Talk?

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Opinion

Celebrating Christmas With and Without Presents

For one high-school senior in McRoberts, Ky., growing up with a conservative Christian family meant no presents for Christmas -- and reservations about what she might be missing.

Celebrating Christmas With and Without Presents

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Thursday

Opinion

Consigning the 'N' Word to Personal History

As some African-American leaders call for a boycott of the racial epithet known as the 'N' word, Pendarvis Harshaw of Youth Radio starts a campaign of his own.

Consigning the 'N' Word to Personal History

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Thursday

Opinion

For Teens, 'Healthy' and 'Diet' Aren't the Same

High school junior Karime Blanco says a few of her friends have decided to eat healthy -- but not necessarily because they want to improve their health.

For Teens, 'Healthy' and 'Diet' Aren't the Same

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Wednesday

Opinion

Career Advice: Rappers Should Stick to Music

Youth Radio's Quincy Mosby gives advice to some of the big names in hip-hop who've tried to make a leap into film. He says many of them are better off sticking to making music.

Career Advice: Rappers Should Stick to Music

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Wednesday

Opinion

Grabbing That First Chance to Vote

A first-time voter from rural Kentucky says she hopes politicians will continue paying attention to the country's problems after the election is over. Autumn Campbell's essay was produced by Youth Radio and the Appalachian Media Institute.

Grabbing That First Chance to Vote

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Friday

Thursday

Debate: How Teens Hear 'Promiscuous'

The song "Promiscuousl" has been everywhere lately: the top of the Billboard charts; the No. 1 iTunes download; and all across the radio dial. The song is a dialogue between singer Nelly Furtado and the producer and musician Timbaland. Their flirting conversation in the song generated a conversation among several of the young men and women at Youth Radio.

Debate: How Teens Hear 'Promiscuous'

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