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July 30, 2010
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Drop That Knowledge Profiled in the SF Chronicle
Lissa Soep Photo
Youth Radio's Elisabeth "Lissa" Soep recently published Drop That Knowledge (University of California Press) with co-author Vivian Chavez.

Drop That Knowledge explores the "stories behind the stories" Youth Radio has produced over the last twenty years. With its insider's view of media production and the youth education process, the book appeals to anyone with interests in journalism, education, or media.

Want to learn more? Check out a recent profile in the San Francisco Chronicle for more information, or purchase the book online.
Youth Radio Produces Magazine on Oscar Grant Story, Launches New Membership Program and Giving Opportunities
Oscar Grant Mural at 1701 Broadway
Oscar Grant Mural
Continuing Oscar Grant Trial Coverage
Youth Radio continues in-depth coverage of the Oscar Grant trial and its aftermath with the production of an online magazine. Grant Station uses original Youth Radio images to document the killing, the trial, and the public response. Our photojournalists were on the scene throughout the trial and ensuing public protests.

Help Youth Radio spread the word about this amazing magazine by:
sharing the link from Youth Radio's Facebook page,
tweeting about it using this link: http://bit.ly/8XimkG
or commenting on the magazine.
New Ways to Give:
Become a Member of Youth Radio
Membership: Youth Radio has just launched a new membership program! By joining the Youth Radio Crew, not only do you become a part of the Youth Radio family, but your membership dues go directly to the Youth Radio programs that need them most.

Directed Giving: Interested in supporting investigative journalism? Love healthy food? Want to provide low-income youth with access to a college education? Now you can decide where your dollars go with Youth Radio's new directed giving program, Youth Radio Provides.

Donating to Youth Radio brings a host of benefits, including first access to breaking news stories, behind-the-scenes tours of Youth Radio's studios, invitations to book signings, lectures and salons, and exclusive gifts.

Want to learn more? Click here or contact Jabari Gray at 510.251.1101 ext. 318.