Before You Put On a Frida Kahlo T-Shirt for Cinco De Mayo, Read This
Cinco de Mayo can be complicated in our charged political climate. What does it mean to wear a Frida Kahlo T-shirt?
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When School Dress Codes Distract From Education
School dress codes are about more than just spaghetti straps — they may also reinforce disparities rooted in race, class, and gender.
Youth Radio Podcast: In The System
In this week’s Youth Radio podcast, we take a look at young people who are in the system.
Youth Radio Podcast: Feels Like Home
In this week’s Youth Radio podcast, we explore the meaning of “home,” from Chicago teens reflecting on Trump’s remarks about their hometown, to our award-winning story of a teen who became homeless at 13, to a shout out to the foods that bring some of us home for the holidays.
DIY Toolkit: How To Make A Podcast
Making your own high quality podcast doesn’t take a lot of tech — just some creativity, a strong work ethic, and a little know-how. So what are you waiting for? Let’s make a podcast!
Murdering the Podcasting Game
New podcasts have been white noise without really making an impact. Until now.
Sending Messages: Voices From Juvenile Detention
As many stories as there are about juvenile detention centers, it’s rare to actually hear from the young people who currently live in them. “Sending Messages,” a podcast produced by Spy Hop, is changing that. Since 2012, Spy Hop has worked with youth in secure-care facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah to create half-an-hour-long shows on themes ranging from loyalty to childhood. Each episode is a variety of interviews, stories, and poetry. We’ve posted one of their episodes titled, “When I Get Out,” below.