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Shades of Beauty
From: Ariel Mejia
Series: ASM Youth Radio Summer 2020
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A piece by Lael Saphir. My piece is about what it feels like to be a P.O.C. dancer in a community that excludes you.

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio


  • Added: Aug 18, 2020
  • Length: 06:47
  • Purchases: 1
What Does Colorism Look Like In Seattle?
From: KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media
Series: KUOW's RadioActive Youth Media Podcasts
Caption: RadioActive youth producers Ahlaam Ibraahim and Esa Tilija. Ibraahim says 'when you're born, they call you a lighty, and it's praised.', Credit: Esa Tilija
"When you're born, they call you a lighty, and it's praised." RadioActive Youth Producers Ahlaam Ibraahim and Esa Tilija explore the world of colo...

  • Added: Sep 13, 2017
  • Length: 14:18
What do High Schoolers’ think about Affirmative Action?
From: Open Orchard Productions
Series: The Harvest by Open Orchard Productions
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A common topic among high schoolers when discussing the college application process and admittance is race. Listen to hear the opinions on affirmat...

  • Added: Feb 20, 2015
  • Length: 05:07
The Taj Mahal Interview
From: Jake Feinberg
Series: In The Land of Giants
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Interview conducted by radio journalist Jake Feinberg with Roots Music Icon Taj Mahal. A discussion about the genesis of roots music and the music ...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2013
  • Length: 11:13
James visits a women's prison
From: Jesse Chanin
Series: My Choice My Voice
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My Choice My Voice teen describes his high school visit to a women's prison in Louisiana.

  • Added: Jul 08, 2013
  • Length: 02:20
The Dropout Dilemma
From: WXXI Rochester
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THE DROP OUT DILEMMA IS SPECIAL CONVERSATION ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS IN THE ROCHESTER AREA. THE WXXI NEWS TEAM HAS BEEN TAKING AN IN-DEPT...

Bought by NPR Illinois


  • Added: Aug 22, 2012
  • Length: 58:57
  • Purchases: 1
We Thought He Had a Black Heart
From: Third Coast International Audio Festival
Series: 2012 ShortDocs: Neighbor Stories
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Through their journey down Letaba road, Brandon, Keith, and Jameel quickly realise that appearances may not be the entire story and that there is m...

Bought by PRX Remix


  • Added: Jul 24, 2012
  • Length: 03:01
  • Purchases: 1
The Black Panther Party
From: KBEM
Series: Black History Minutes
Caption: Phil at work, Credit: Sejan Yun
Amani tells of the accomplishments of the Black Panther party.

  • Added: Feb 11, 2010
  • Length: :59
Everybody's Green
From: Youth Radio
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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
My Feelings about How Barack Obama Can Possibly Change this Nation for the Better
From: KUNM
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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
Is America Ready for a Non-Traditional President in 2008?
From: KUNM
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Youth Producer Nicole Baty interviews the Albuquerque community about the upcoming 2008 presidential election.

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Oct 15, 2007
  • Length: 15:00
  • Purchases: 1
Jena 6-Day of Solidarity Interview in Albuquerque, New Mexico
From: KUNM
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Jonquilyn Hill interviews two University of New Mexico students about their views about JENA 6.

Bought by WXLV-FM


  • Added: Oct 10, 2007
  • Length: 15:00
  • Purchases: 1