Black Panther Party 50 Years Later: What’s Changed?
As the Black Panther Party turns 50, we take a look back at their Ten Point Program. How far have we come?
Education
Not Up for Debate: Why Sexism Made Me Quit the Debate Team
After one particularly rough tournament, I angrily threw my bags into my mom’s car and complained to her about the guys I had to deal with. [T]o my surprise she told me to get used it.
Applying To College? FAFSA Just Got Easier
Big changes to FAFSA: starting this year, applications are available in October. This means students can find out how much financial aid they’ll get BEFORE they apply to college.
How Racial Bias Plays Out In Preschool
Does racial profiling start as early as preschool? A recent study shows even preschool teachers exhibit racial bias. Youth Radio’s Myles Bess has the scoop.
When Economics Divides Siblings
“Back when my sister had an after-school job, she kept all the money for herself. I have to use my paycheck to help with groceries and rent.”
What I Didn’t Learn In High School
“Leading up to high school graduation, I heard many of my classmates say, “four years of classes and I didn’t learn a thing.” They were joking, but to me, it wasn’t that funny….it’s actually kind of true.”
The Literal Face of Diversity in Tech
“Even though it’s lonely, that actually makes me work harder. I feel like us being in the computer science major is going to open up doors for younger women of color to go in.”
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.
Rethinking How We Teach Coding To Teens
Not all code does good in the world. While a weekend hackathon or Javascript summer camp are great for exposure, it’s disingenuous to suggest these isolated experiences would prepare a young person for a full-time engineering gig at Snapchat.