FALL 2007 CORE Youth In Control
Commentaries
Sharmesha Kirkwood - Hip-Hop
Lorena Cuevas - Pregnancy Tiara Williams - Birth Defect Asha Richardson - Hair
Abraham McElmore - Money Brandy Guevara - Adoption
Elisha Colas - Moving Stephon Simpkins - Da Hood
Roundtable Discussions Asha Richardson - Clothing RT Elisha Colas - Making A Living RT
PODCAST OF THE WEEK
POET(s) OF THE WEEK "DEAR SON"
Zora HowardPOET(s) OF THE MONTH "UNTITLED"
Leilani Mack VIDEO(s) OF THE WEEK "4 PLAY DOCUMENTARY"
The Go! TeamSCHOOL SHOOTINGS In the wake of last week’s shooting at a high
school in Cleveland-Ohio, Youth Radio reporters
from across the country weighED in about their
safety and violence in schools. Youth discuss
issues on safety and analyze the factors that
contribute to school shootings, and they also
suggest other possible solutions to the problem.
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JENA PROTESTS Jiarra Jackson traveled to Jena, Louisiana to join
more than 10,000 demonstrators protesting the
treatment of the “Jena Six.†Critics say that the
six black high school students charged with
attempted murder have received unnecessarily
harsh punishment for their roles in beating up a
white student. The town has been gripped by a
more than a year of racial tension sparked when
three white students hung nooses from a lone tree
in front of Jena High School. Jiarra Jackson reports
from the ground in Jena describing the day’s events.
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2007 KID WHO CARES Oakland resident Susana Vuong is a student at
Oakland Technical High School and a peer educator
at Youth Radio. She teaches not only the technical
aspects of broadcasting but the importance of self-
expression through media. At school, Susana
participates in community service activities by
leading clean up crews at local parks and
volunteering in serving food to the homeless.
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Youth Radio On Demand As Heard On 89.3FM-KPFB
NEW SHOWS UPDATED WEEKLY CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN
"Youth Radio Monday" (DJ's & The CAP Radio Show)
"Youth Radio All-Stars Thursday" (Fall 2007 BRIDGE Show)
"Youth In Control Friday" (Fall 2007 CORE Show)
"Camp Sweeney" (Fall 2007 Show)
YR IN THE TRIBUNEYR IN STASH MAGAZINE...PAGE 19GENERATION KATRINA On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast.
Since then, Youth Radio has been chronicling the experiences
of young people in the region. These personal narratives,
features and national specials is a collaboration with youth
media groups and reporters from the area. Our special
coverage includes exploration of social and economic
challenges of teens and their families affected by the
Hurricane. It also celebrates their rich cultural heritage.
To honor survivors, our coverage features blogs, photos &
stories that look back at the devastation, & ahead at what’s next.
Parte Sezione Ichibu
"THE UGLY SHOW"
Black Ice
MAY DAY PROTESTSOn May 1st, protestors took to the streets in the Bay Area, for immigration reform in Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. Demonstrators called for the amnesty of un..ed people, and an end to the recent federal immigration raids that have netted over 1,500 immigrants in the Bay Area alone. This May Day marks the one year anniversary of the historic 2006 economic boycott and protests. See a slide show of the protest and stay tuned for more coverage!
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Graduates emerge with a new confidence and hope for creating a positive professional future for themselves, and with concrete skills and contacts to get them there. Youth Radio contributes to the empowerment of teenagers by giving them tools they'll need for success. We also bring youth perspectives to the airwaves, shedding light on the concerns and interests of our young people.