Talking About Racial Differences With Dad
Jabari Gray, Youth Radio’s Deputy Director, has always had a close relationship with his dad. But some conversations are never easy.
On Our Radar
News and trends we’re watching and curated content from other youth media sources.
On Ferguson’s Streets, Echoes Of Another Fatal Shooting
Marvin Stokes is one of the few bright spots in Ferguson right now, and he’s only four years old. I kneeled all the way down to the ground to ask him if he knows where he’s standing.
The Funeral of Michael Brown
Below is a collection of photos from the funeral of Michael Brown, in Ferguson, Missouri.
On The Streets Of Ferguson
Below are some scenes from the streets of Ferguson, Missouri where young people are responding to the death of Michael…
Black Youth Project On Beauty In Protest
Our friends at the Black Youth Project have been covering the events in Ferguson, MO closely, helping their readers put the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in the context of ongoing police violence against young Black men.
The Road to Ferguson
The fatal shooting of Michael Brown, an 18-year-old college bound African-American, by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri set…
Off/Page Project Calls For Youth Poets To Write On Ferguson
Our friends at Youth Speaks launched the Off/Page Project to combine original storytelling and arts with investigative data. The project is soliciting poetry from young people that explains and expresses how Brown’s death and the nationwide response have affected their lives.
Dream Pop Strip Mall
In Stockton, California — a quiet strip mall has a double life. Come nightfall, it turns into a venue for indie rock concerts. For the Youth Radio story, and video, check out dreampopstripmall.com
A Journey Of Self-Improvement
People often think the best part about summer is partying. I saved this summer for reflecting on my flaws.