One High School Confronts Teen Suicide … Over The Intercom
13 students from Oxford High School worked with administrators to write and record personal stories and play them over the morning announcements.
All Things Considered
Life With A Deported Parent
Zola Cervantes, 17, knows the impact deportation can have on a family first hand. Her dad was deported when she was 11. This story was produced by Youth Radio in collaboration with Boyle Heights Beat.
Want the Perfect “Promposal”? Fake A Romance
During “promposal season”–which dominates springtime on campus–the student body crowds into the main quad, pushing forward to get the best view of the latest romantic spectacle.
Snapchat Has A Huge IPO In Spite Of A Big Generation Gap
NPR’s Sonari Glinton and Youth Radio’s Natalie Bettendorf bridge the generational divide as they explore just what makes Snapchat so addictive for millennials in this story for NPR’s All Things Considered.
Emancipation: One Young Man Leaves Foster Care On His Own Terms
I used to dream of [adoption]. Having a mom and dad, siblings to play with, a dog. But when I hit twelve, I realized that I was getting old and adoption probably would never happen for me.
Listen To The Music Of The Ghost Ship Fire Victims
Many of the people who died in last week’s Ghost Ship fire in Oakland, California were up-and-coming electronic music artists. Here’s a sampling of some of their music
Will Teens Still Pledge Allegiance Post-Kaepernick?
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the national anthem is sparking conversations about patriotism, tradition, and America’s history of racism. Now young people living in team’s home turf are grappling with whether to take their own stand.
Fast Food Scramble
In our new series, Fast Food Scramble, Youth Radio reporters partnered with NPR’s Sonari Glinton to capture stories about today’s fast food market.
A Renaissance For Oakland and The Warriors
What does the Warriors’ success mean for the City of Oakland? Youth Radio’s Garrison Pennington finds out.