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Bryan and Brandon Mathis got involved in the world of gangs and running drugs when they were very young. They tell their story about how they got ...
- Added: May 17, 2012
- Length: 09:07
As of 2009, only a quarter of 18-24 year old black men were enrolled in college. But one Oakland foundation is trying to make this a thing of the p...
- Added: Jun 15, 2011
- Length: 04:54
This is a telling of Virginia Hamilton's American Black Folktale "The People Could Fly."
Bought by RadioFreePalmer, RadioFreePalmer, KZMU Moab Community Radio, WSLR, WDBM and more
- Added: Jan 20, 2011
- Length: 11:11
- Purchases: 11
Thomas McCall, a 20-year-old student-athlete and father-to-be, was already struggling to make it in the American job market. Courtney Supple produc...
- Added: Nov 16, 2010
- Length: 02:39
University of Tennessee graduate Kady Amundson’s days rarely end when school is over. At the start of her Teach for America assignment, her school ...
- Added: Apr 22, 2010
- Length: 06:16
A martial arts school in Chicago’s South Side reinforces community in a violent neighborhood.
Bought by Vocalo.org
- Added: Jan 14, 2010
- Length: 05:30
- Purchases: 1
Youth Radio's Ahmina James is on a mission to make "being green" colorless.
Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio, Vocalo.org, New Hampshire Public Radio, and KXOT Public Radio
- Added: Jun 02, 2009
- Length: 01:59
- Purchases: 4
From: Radijojo World Children's Radio Network
Series: Across the Ocean - the first Transatlantic Radio for kids
Series: Across the Ocean - the first Transatlantic Radio for kids
A while ago, Bobby McFerrin performed at the Berliner Philharmonic with the Munich Symphony Orchestra. Well, that was something we just couldn't m...
- Added: Mar 24, 2009
- Length: 09:29
IN IT’S THIRD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WORKING WOMEN;S DAY PROGRAM, CASA ATABEX ACHE & MOMMAS HIP HOP KITCHEN PRESENT “.A WOMYN OF COLOR’S RESPONSE TO ...
- Added: Mar 09, 2009
- Length: 54:15
Sharee Johnson wants to find out if Barack Obama can inspire positive change in her community.
- Added: Oct 30, 2008
- Length: 04:58
To get kids off a path of drugs and gangs, sometimes it takes a mentor who's been there
Bought by KUOW, New Hampshire Public Radio, and NPR Station Showcase with PRX
- Added: May 29, 2008
- Length: 05:24
- Purchases: 3
Her first year in the competition, Elisha says this piece is about being friends with your imaginary friend once again. Elisha Miles is 14 years o...
- Added: Apr 02, 2008
- Length: 02:54
His fourth year in the competition, Q says this piece is about contradiction in American society. Q Cole is 19 years old and a member of WordPlay,...
- Added: Apr 02, 2008
- Length: 02:38
Her fifth year in the competition, KeeKey says this piece is about the love of writing, from the perspective of a multi-racial girl (note: in Engli...
- Added: Apr 02, 2008
- Length: 01:34
His first year in the competition, Keith says this piece is about humanity. Keith Redman is 18 years old and a member of Kuumba Lynx, which was th...
- Added: Apr 02, 2008
- Length: 02:20
17 year old Ife Hampton describes her experience at the "Economic Summit" where democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama gave a moving speech.
- Added: Mar 17, 2008
- Length: 05:53
Ohio writer Michael Oatman believes education gave him a better life than his street-corner youth.
- Added: Jun 04, 2007
- Length: 03:28
- Purchases: 3
One young writer tells his coming of age story. This poet is a student at Steinmetz Academic Centre (Chicago, IL).
- Added: Mar 22, 2007
- Length: 02:39
With her amazing voice and sly poetry, this young writer approaches depression head-on. This poet is a student at Steinmetz Academic Centre (Chica...
Bought by KFAI Minneapolis
- Added: Mar 22, 2007
- Length: 02:31
- Purchases: 1
A letter to God - this young writer calls out for guidance among peers who aren't following a path he wants to walk. This poet is a student at Mo...
- Added: Mar 22, 2007
- Length: 02:19
One young writer's lessons learning from a family member with a mental disability. This poet is a student at Oak Park-River Forest High School (IL).
- Added: Mar 22, 2007
- Length: 02:27
Overcoming the struggles of those around him, this young writer confronts drug overdose, HIV/AIDS, teen pregnancy, gang involvement and imprisonmen...
Bought by Public Interactive
- Added: Mar 22, 2007
- Length: 03:05
- Purchases: 1
Exploring African-American history leads one young writer to critique Obama's run for presidency. This poet is a student at Steinmetz Academic Cen...
- Added: Mar 21, 2007
- Length: 03:02
How do you define love? Steinmetz Academic Centre is in Chicago, IL.
- Added: Mar 21, 2007
- Length: 03:06
The audio diaries of LeAlan Jones and Lloyd Newman, two young boys living in one of the most notorious public housing projects in America.
Bought by HowSound, KFAI Minneapolis, SALTcast Podcast, Remix Radio, KUER and more
- Added: Jun 09, 2004
- Length: 31:06
- Purchases: 8
