Coming To Terms With Autism
I was 16 years old when I found out that I had been diagnosed with high-functioning autism. Immediately, my heart…
Journalism
Do Young “Invincibles” Need Health Insurance?
According to Young Invincibles.org, as of February 12th, 800,070 youth nationwide have signed up for health care through the Affordable Care Act. Youth…
My Brother’s Keeper: Perspectives From Young Men Of Color
A collection of Youth Radio stories highlighting the lives and experiences of young men.
Focusing On Young Men Of Color Will Benefit The Nation
President Obama just recently announced a new initiative called My Brother’s Keeper. The idea of the initiative is to focus…
What Happened To “A” For Effort?
It’s not easy receiving a bad grade when you know you tried. Most of my peers didn’t know the answers…
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Coverage
During the month of February, Youth Radio’s Health & Wellness Interns, hosted events to help bring attention to teen dating…
Should There Be A Black History Month?
Should there be a Black History Month? It’s a question that comes up every February. Youth Radio asks teens what they think.
The Hidden Lesson Behind Disorganization
In high school, disorganization became my lifestyle. My freshman year, I was a master at being late for things, coming…
Black Girls In Confinement Face Barriers To Education
Over the course of 14 months, Dr. Monique Morris took a close look at the educational experiences of confined black girls in the California Bay Area juvenile system. Youth Radio’s Darelle Brown interviewed Dr. Morris about her findings.