RadioActive
Stories produced by students participating in our youth media program. Meet the current youth producers, and learn more about the intensive, fun and free introductory radio journalism workshops we offer throughout the year.
Episodes
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Confident in herself and her curls: What my best friend's natural hair journey taught me about self-love
Nikẹ Adejumobi’s hair and self-esteem were damaged. But over time, she regained both healthy curls and confidence.
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'The future just shifted.' How an educator made space for youth of color during the pandemic
Elementary teacher Fernell Miller noticed the lack of mental health support for students of color during the pandemic and decided to do something about it. The Root of Our Youth, an organization Miller started 30 years ago, offers students a space of healing, joy, and connection.
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Two teens separated by a generation: What 'working hard' means to me and my mom
Michell Nguyen sets high standards for her daughter, RadioActive's Jennifer Nguyen. Jennifer sat down with her mom to talk about where those standards came from: Michell's experience working in a sugar factory in Vietnam at age 13.
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How my brother's mental toughness through a Covid deployment helped bring us closer
Petty Officer Serigne Diakhate spent nearly a year out at sea on an extended deployment. Navy Deployments usually last about six months but because of Covid, this became the longest Naval deployment since the Vietnam War. RadioActive’s Khassim Diakhate tells his brother Serigne's story.
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This Muslim teen didn't have a place at school to express her needs, so she made one herself
My best friend and I are Muslim teens who attend a mostly non-Muslim school. Here's how we're making our school a more inclusive place for Muslim students like us.
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A special hour of youth radio from RadioActive
In this special RadioActive showcase, hosts Alayna Ly and Colin Yuen premiere 15 stories produced by young people during the coronavirus pandemic.
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This developers academy welcomes non-tech bros to the industry
In 2020, only about a quarter of professional computing jobs in the United States were held by women, according to the National Center for Women and Information Technology. One Seattle group is trying to change that and ensure women, people of color, and gender-diverse people are able to show up as themselves in this industry.
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Overwhelmed with the return to school, Seattle teens are withdrawing into their cocoons
Educators and parents hoped being back in classrooms would be a positive change for teens — but everyone is learning it’s not so straightforward.
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How the pandemic gave me courage to explore my feminine side
Away from school hallways and cafeterias, some young people took time during quarantine to explore their identities. That was the case for RadioActive youth producer Antonio Nevarez, who wanted to know why understandings of masculinity seem so limiting.
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How trans teens are advocating for themselves and others during the pandemic
Many trans teens struggle in everyday life. Now, add a pandemic and isolation to that. RadioActive’s Lyn Strober-Cohen set out to find the success and joy happening in trans teens' lives during quarantine.
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'We're trying to save who we are': The Kituwah language is endangered, but my sister and our elders keep it alive
Indigenous languages are under threat. In 2019, there were only about 2,000 Cherokee speakers left, with the vast majority of remaining speakers over the age of 70. RadioActive youth reporter Jared Lam talks to his sister, Rachel Lam, who has been learning an Indigenous language commonly known as Cherokee. She is working on a children's book to help younger generations learn the language.
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RadioActive: A young wolf shares their story
“A lot of people don’t know me as my wolf self. But that’s only because I like to keep it a secret.” An 11-year-old shares their special connection to wolves in this creative audio piece.