ASM Youth Radio Fall 2019

Series produced by Ariel Mejia

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Over the course of 11 weeks teens pitched, conducted interviews, and produced a story of their choosing. The majority of these stories are personal audio essays and interrogations into the teens' identity, community, and families. This youth radio program exists as part of Chicago-based non-profit After School Matters.

Over the course of 11 weeks teens pitched, conducted interviews, and produced a story of their choosing. The majority of these stories are personal audio essays and interrogations into the teens' identity, community, and families. This youth radio program exists as part of Chicago-based non-profit After School Matters.


10 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Robotic Human
From: Ariel Mejia
Series: ASM Youth Radio Fall 2019
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This is about a day in a life of me living with autism.

  • Added: Dec 30, 2019
  • Length: 05:39
1991
From: Ariel Mejia
Series: ASM Youth Radio Fall 2019
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n my story, you will hear my mom talk about her journey and what it was like growing up and getting kicked out of Ethiopia.

  • Added: Dec 30, 2019
  • Length: 03:12
My Pride
From: Ariel Mejia
Series: ASM Youth Radio Fall 2019
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My piece depicts the systemic racism that has infested the educational system and environment.

  • Added: Dec 30, 2019
  • Length: 04:06
I Don't Know Me
From: Ariel Mejia
Series: ASM Youth Radio Fall 2019
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I made this piece about the mask that I put on everyday to hide who I am.

  • Added: Dec 30, 2019
  • Length: 05:36
Don't Stay Quiet
From: Ariel Mejia
Series: ASM Youth Radio Fall 2019
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My Grandmother, who I loved dearly, passed away, and nobody spoke up until three days later: I was told.

  • Added: Dec 30, 2019
  • Length: 06:59
Child of Immigrants
From: Ariel Mejia
Series: ASM Youth Radio Fall 2019
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This piece is an exploration of the experience of children of immigrants.

  • Added: Dec 30, 2019
  • Length: 07:04
From Ethiopia
From: Ariel Mejia
Series: ASM Youth Radio Fall 2019
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Being told by my mother that I’m Ethiopian is the only connection that I have to this stranger: my father.

Bought by WOUB


  • Added: Dec 11, 2019
  • Length: 04:07
  • Purchases: 1
Monster By My Side
From: Ariel Mejia
Series: ASM Youth Radio Fall 2019
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My name is Aline Guadalupe Aguilar. This is my first audio fiction piece. It’s about the struggle a person has when it comes to their inner demons.

Bought by WOUB


  • Added: Dec 07, 2019
  • Length: 04:26
  • Purchases: 1
Mi Tía
From: Ariel Mejia
Series: ASM Youth Radio Fall 2019
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Hi, my name is Heidi and this is the story of my aunt Guadalupe Espinoza a Mexican immigrant who has been diagnosed with cancer.

Bought by WOUB


  • Added: Dec 07, 2019
  • Length: 04:36
  • Purchases: 1
I Am Not A White Girl
From: Ariel Mejia
Series: ASM Youth Radio Fall 2019
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I’m fifteen and a student at Epic Academy. My podcast is about how stereotypes against your race can affect what music people think you listen to, ...

  • Added: Dec 06, 2019
  • Length: 05:11