Double Jointed: The Science Behind Turf Dancing
Turf dancers put their bodies on the line every time they go out and perform. Naturally, they are concerned about whether…
Luis Flores
Graduating From UC Against The Odds
Part of what kept me motivated to finish school was knowing that as a Latino student who was succeeding I was proving the numbers and the institution wrong.
Graduating From UC Against The Odds
Walking across that stage represented more than just completing my degree. For me, it was symbolic.
Turf Dancing From Street to Subway
One trend that’s been making its way from inner-city Oakland neighborhoods into the public eye over the past couple years is the unique dance style known as “turfing.”
Nani: Exploring Friendships Through Graffiti
“Nani,”directed by Justin Tipping, is a short film of a troubled youth named Oscar who gets caught spraying graffiti, and…
13-Year-Old Builds Haunted House For Good in Parents’ Driveway
Check out Youth Radio’s video profile of Sam DuBois, one of the few teens in the U.S. with the title…
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 housing…
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…
Young Immigrants Torn Between Their Futures And Their Families
Tucked away in the student center at University of California Berkeley, the Undocumented Student Programis designed to be a national model. It makes college possible for students without legal status. Meng So runs the program. He’s totally passionate about the work, and insists students here couldn’t wait for national immigration reform. “So we said, as the number one public institution in America, we’re gonna take a lead, and we’re gonna act when others won’t,” said So.
That means: low cost housing, financial aid, and free legal services, on top of the in-state tuition and grants that California offers many undocumented students, who attended three years of high school.
All to support students like sophomore Carlos Hernandez Martinez.