Feeling Like A Foreigner in Class
Most of the kids at my school don’t look like me, don’t dress like me, and most certainly don’t talk…
Sons & brothers
No Room To Be A Kid In Oakland
I grew up in the west. They call it the Lower Bottoms. Everybody in my neighborhood would always tell me,…
My Story Resonated, I Felt Empowered
Report back from my trip to the state capitol with the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color: “I always aspired to go to a four-year University but my counselors weren’t supportive… I looked around the ballroom and saw that everyone had the same drive to want to make a difference.”
Coming Of Age In The Era Of Oscar Grant And Trayvon Martin
I was the same age as Trayvon Martin when he was killed. It was the first shooting case that got national attention where I felt connected — like I could relate.
Chess Changed My Life
Archie, he had a lot of wisdom. I met him at a time when I needed guidance, and I recognized…
One Man’s Education
The following originally aired on KQED-FM. By: Carlyn Bynes Young. Black. Poor. From Oakland. If someone heard that description, they probably wouldn’t…
Learning In The Young Lion’s Lair
The phrase “I don’t give an F-Bomb” resonates throughout high school hallways every day, especially in Oakland public schools. Which…