Youth Respond To America’s Issues: #StateOfTheUnion
Youth Radio Newsroom interns gathered around to watch President Obama’s 2014 State of the Union address. As they listened to…
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Get Off Your Cell Phone…Dad!
When I interviewed my father, Jose Escobar, for this story, we were just seconds into the conversation when his cell phone vibrated with a message. So does he think he’s addicted?, I asked.
Questioning My Inside Jokes
“K.M.S.” I say it all the time. It stands for kill myself. But it’s just an inside joke with my friends. Right?
Feeling Like A Foreigner in Class
Most of the kids at my school don’t look like me, don’t dress like me, and most certainly don’t talk…
Drop The Soda Pop
A can of regular Coke contains 55 grams of salt which is approximately 11 teaspoons, enough salt to season a whole pizza.
Half Of All Young, Black Males Have Been Arrested By 23
A recent study shows, that more African Americans have been arrested by the age of 23, than any other race.…
The Lipstick Diaries: The Ugly Side of Beauty Products
It’s a weekly ritual for some girls—stopping by the make-up counter to check out the latest beauty lines. At 19,…
Hmong Parents Rely On School Janitor For Translations
The kNOw Youth Media, Colby Tilbbet FRESNO — Hmong parents and community members in Fresno say a lack of translation…
Federal Government Gets Serious About Changing School Discipline
The Department of Education, together with the Department of Justice, released a letter jam-packed with guidance about how states and school districts can make sure that their discipline policies do not violate civil rights laws.