City Slam – Injustice
Dani Tarver performs a powerful piece about the injustice young black men face growing up in America.
Oakland police
Youth And Police: The Dialogue Continues
Youth Radio’s Joi Smith interviewed young people and long-time residents of Oakland for their reflections on police violence in the city. Sergeant Joseph Turner of the Oakland Police Department heard the piece, and responded in a letter which was published alongside Joi’s piece in the San Francisco Chronicle. Read both stories here.
Oakland Mayoral Candidates Take On Public Safety
Youth Radio’s Bianca Brooks was one of the panelists and the only youth reporter at the table at last night’s…
For Many Urban Schools, Gun Violence Remains A Daily Reality
In the Castlemont neighborhood, according to county reports, homicide is the leading cause of death for young people.
Crime in Oakland
Do you think laws are unfair? i had a few people give their opinion on crime and law enforcements that are unfair.
Oakland Buyback Nets 300 Guns
Over 130 cars full of Oakland, Calif. residents lined up as early as 6 a.m. this past Saturday outside of Saint Benedict’s church to get rid of their guns in exchange for $200 cash.