The Future Of My Family
Youth Radio’s Ashley Williams attends a family funeral but most of the “family” are complete strangers.
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No Room To Be A Kid In Oakland
I grew up in the west. They call it the Lower Bottoms. Everybody in my neighborhood would always tell me,…
A Community College’s Fate Affects Mine
I was sitting in my boyfriend’s room in my pajamas, picking out classes when I opened the email informing me…
When Independence Means Asking For Help
Sayre Quevedo has always valued his autonomy, but after moving out on his own, independence hasn’t come to him quite as naturally as he expected.
Placing More Value On Creating Technology Instead of Using It
This piece aired on KQED-FM. By Christina So I’m going to pick on you a lot.” That was the first thing…
Trayvon & Oscar: A Parallel Tale
Watching Fruitvale Station in Oakland was more like watching a memory than watching a movie. When the film showed people…
I Speak Computer
This piece aired on KQED-FM. By Saleeha Bey When most people turn on their computer they go straight for Facebook,…
Placing More Value On Creating Technology Instead of Using It
This piece aired on KQED-FM. By Christina So I’m going to pick on you a lot.” That was the first…
Where To Go After Dropping Out
In elementary school and junior high, I was a bad little boy. You could find me in the principal’s office…