Walking Tall…And Confident
I’m African American and six foot tall. Growing up everyone has told me I would be a professional basketball player. But, I was more concerned with something else — seeming smaller.
Community
Letting Go Of A Loved One
Let me set the scene: 1) my grandpa had Alzheimer’s 2) He had just moved in with my family 3)…
“To The Youth Of This City” Have The Cries For Justice In Baltimore Been Heard?
The first day of May seemed to mark a turning point in the story of Freddie Gray, the Baltimore man…
Youth & Police: Building Community Trust
Youth Radio brought together young people, community leaders and representatives from police departments throughout the East Bay for a candid discussion about building trust and safety in our communities.
Hyphy Soul Radio: Episode 3 | Return of the Youth Radio
On this fantastic Friday night, Vincent talked about the New England Patriots in his newscast. Dae Dae talked about the…
Youth React To Ferguson Decision
Young people await a Ferguson grand jury’s decision of Officer Darren Wilson who fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown. Here is what young people in Oakland had to say.
Music and Society
I went from visionless to meticulous. As a music producer I’ve come to see the immense powers of unity and connection that music can exhibit.
Local Festival Highlights Interactive Science Experiments
The Life Is Living festival is an event that happens once a year in Oakland. It promotes science, which is the root of the event, but it’s also learning, having fun and connecting with the community. I went to the event last saturday with my two sisters. My goal was to visit the STEM mini Maker Faire, and check out the other booths and their interactive experiments .
Students & Faculty Protest Proposed Gun Range Next Door To School
How far away should a gun range be from a high school? Students and staff at George Washington Carver High…