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We Remain by Keith Redman

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2008

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

The Link: Education & Incarceration

From: WAMU

An examination of the direct relationship between schools and prisons.

Bought by WBEZ

Added: Mar 31, 2008
Length: 05:09
Purchases: 1

Hood Reps

From: WAMU

A look at neighborhood gang activities.

Added: Mar 31, 2008
Length: 04:44

My Feelings about How Barack Obama Can Possibly Change this Nation for the Better

From: KUNM

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

Sweeping Statements by Judith Sloan

From: Judith Sloan
Series: Inside the Cultural Divide

Caption: Judith Sloan, Credit: photo Michael Premo, design Warren Lehrer

From YO MISS! Teaching Inside the Cultural Divide, Volume 1, a play by Judith Sloan. WINNER FIRST PLACE 2008, Missouri Review Narrative Essay about...

Added: Feb 25, 2008
Length: 06:48

D.C Numbers

From: Radio Rootz

Every year we?re bombarded by statistics

Added: Oct 25, 2007
Length: 06:38

Is America Ready for a Non-Traditional President in 2008?

From: KUNM

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

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

Poems for Manhood

From: David Kates

Activist poet discusses his work.

Added: Aug 07, 2007
Length: 04:06

The "N" Word: It Represents Hatred

From: Radio Rookies

Rookie Reporter Veralyn Williams reports on the use of the N-word.

Bought by WRNC-LP, KFAI Minneapolis, YouthCast, WBEZ, SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network and more

Added: Jul 05, 2007
Length: 06:28
Purchases: 6

Banning the N-Word

From: Youth Mic

High School sophomore Tre gives his thoughts on the NYC council's ban of the N-Word

Bought by WXLV-FM

Added: Jun 14, 2007
Length: 02:41
Purchases: 1

This I Believe - Michael Oatman

From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe

Ohio writer Michael Oatman believes education gave him a better life than his street-corner youth.

Bought by WEZU, WEZU, and KJZZ

Added: Jun 04, 2007
Length: 03:28
Purchases: 3

Rap Over College?

From: Curie Youth Radio

Keith has the smarts to go to a good college, but he wants to make it as a rapper.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, PRX Remix, YouthCast, and WXLV-FM

Added: Jun 02, 2007
Length: 03:48
Purchases: 4

This I Believe - Kamaal Majeed

From: This I Believe
Series: This I Believe

Student Kamaal Majeed believes in being content with himself and not seeking the approval of others.

Bought by WEZU, WBEZ, WCAI / WNAN Cape & Islands, Mass., and KJZZ

Added: May 21, 2007
Length: 03:19
Purchases: 4

More than Pimps and Pushers: A Lotta Love, Too

From: Curie Youth Radio

Come to the game and see a Chicago neighborhood from a new point of view.

Bought by Vocalo.org, KZYX, WBEZ, SpiritHouse Inc/Youth Noise Network, and WXLV-FM

Added: May 03, 2007
Length: 03:00
Purchases: 5

The Hyphy Show, Part 1

From: KRCB Voice of Youth

Don't know what hyphy means? Well, how about the terms "thizz", "riding the yellow bus", and "ghost ride the whip"? Even more stumped? Jump on boar...

Bought by KUNM, KXOT Public Radio, and WXLV-FM

Added: Apr 23, 2007
Length: 53:59
Purchases: 3

Not All Bad things

From: [redacted] [redacted]

A twelve year-old's audio diary about life with a mom in prison.

Bought by The Story, KGLT, KLCC, and Marfa Public Radio

Added: Apr 12, 2007
Length: 09:55
Purchases: 4

"Point of No Return" by Kevin Harris

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007

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

"Life Challenges" by Shekira McKnight

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007

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

"The Letter" by Justin Wright

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007

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

"Familiar" by Team Morgan Park High School

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007

African-American history is repeating itself - how can we break the cycle? Morgan Park High School is in Chicago, IL.

Bought by KXOT Public Radio

Added: Mar 22, 2007
Length: 03:16
Purchases: 1

"Metaphoric Race" by Novana Venerable

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007

With a black father that wanted to be darker and an aunt that passed for white, Novana writes about how to accept her biracial identity. This poet...

Bought by Public Interactive

Added: Mar 22, 2007
Length: 02:24
Purchases: 1

"Spaghetti Sauce" by Tabitha Watson

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007

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

"My Phonebook" by Jesus Lark

From: WBEZ
Series: Louder Than a Bomb 2007

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