Many Eligible For Obamacare, But Few Know About It
Many people in South Kern, especially young people, have not heard of the Affordable Care Act.
Journalism
Artist Creates Exhibit In The Midst Of Public Housing Demolition
Youth Radio talks to Bay Area artist Ise Lyfe about his installation Brighter Than Blight, which brings a condemned public…
Brains and Beakers: Secrets Of Science Reporting
Alexis Madrigal has been called “the perfect modern reporter.” He’s written for The New York Times, Wired, and is now a senior…
Staying Off Probation, and Teaching Others How
In 2008, Reinaldi Gilder promised himself that he would never go back to jail.
Teens Use Twitter To Thumb Rides
I take cars for what they are: transportation, and whenever I try to imagine my “dream car,” I draw a blank. Then, I reach for my phone. Because I get my rides through Twitter and Facebook.
Oakland To New York: A Conversation About ‘Stop-And-Frisk’
Youth Radio’s Joshua Clayton doesn’t have a high opinion of the police. In fact if he was robbed — he wouldn’t even call them. Clayton, 20, grew up in Oakland, Calif., and thought these problems were specific to Oakland. Until he spoke with Kasiem Walters, 18, who lives in New York City. Walters has advocated for ending the Stop-and-Frisk policy that a federal judged recently ruled unconstitutional.
Youth Radio Picks: The Top 5 Stop-and-Frisk Videos
On Monday, a Federal Judge ruled that New York’s Stop-and-Frisk tactic, which has affected over 4 million people, violates suspects’ constitutional rights. The decision has reigniting a debate that has spanned for over a decade about racial profiling and community safety. Youth Radio brings you our top 5 Stop-and-Frisk-related videos.
Making Sense Of My Interactions With Police
Police treat my neighborhood in West Oakland like they’re on a playground, toying with young men like kids.
Crowdsourcing Ideas For A Better School
Crowdsourcing tools are slowly working their way into the education policy world, designed to give teachers and district employees more say on big decisions that affect their school environment.