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Youth Returning to Parents' Health Insurance on NPR's Morning Edition
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"(Two years ago), I became an official independent adult. That rite of
passage was graduating college and being removed from my parents' health
insurance coverage. And since then I haven't been able to find an affordable
plan as a single person who works three different jobs. ~ Molly Adams
As part of Youth
Radio's Generation Invincible series on health care for young Americans,
Molly Adams explains why she is trying to get back on her parents' health plan.
Want to tune in? Listen to Molly's story on youthradio.org. Show your support by clicking
"Recommended"
on the story at npr.org.
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Join the Youth Radio Crew at the Podcaster Level and receive a free copy of Drop That Knowledge!
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Want to help Youth Radio? Become a member of the Youth Radio Crew!
Your tax-deductible contribution directly supports our important programs, from workforce training to healthy food production.
Join at the Podcaster level or above ($120 or more annually), and receive a free, signed copy of Drop That Knowledge, a behind-the-scenes look at Youth Radio's work.
Check out National Geographic's review for even more information.
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YR Executive Director Profiled in San Francisco Business Times
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San Francisco Business Times highlighted Jacinda Abcarian for the Nonprofit Profile column. Abcarian delved into details about Youth Radio, from its mission to misconceptions, put forth some professional insights, and added personal introspection.
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Youth Radio Celebrates Graduates, Hosts Book Launch Party, Explores Health Insurance Issues among Young Adults
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YR Graduates Summer 2010 Core and Bridge Classes
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On
Friday, September 24th, parents, friends and family members joined Youth Radio students
and staff in celebrating another successful Core and Bridge
class graduation. Several
graduates gave emotion-filled speeches about Youth Radio's impact on their
lives. Local favorite restaurant Spice Monkey generously donated food for everyone to enjoy in complement to wonderful
dessert treats provided by Youth Radio Eats.
New
Core and Bridge classes begin October 6th.
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Drop That Knowledge Across the Nation
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Over
100 guests poured into Youth Radio's Media & Technology Center in downtown
Oakland to attend a book release event for Drop That Knowledge: Youth Radio Stories
earlier this month.
Youth
Radio Senior Producer and Research Director, Elisabeth "Lissa" Soep, PhD, and
former Youth Radio participant Vivian Chavez co-authored the book, which gives
a unique inside look at the success of the organization's programs over the
last two decades.
The
event began with a special live recording of Streets Is Talking Radio, followed by an electrifying multimedia rendition of "Hope" Out of the Box, a
commentary by Youth Radio Producer Orlando Campbell, which originally aired on
National Public Radio.
The evening was highlighted by a panel discussion on the intertwined futures of journalism and education, moderated
by Youth Radio M.A.T.C.H. Manager Belia Mayeno Saavedra. Panelists
included Soep and Chavez as well as Hodari Davis of Youth Speaks, Glynn Washington, host of Snap Judgment, and Youth Radio graduates Asha Richardson and Sayre Quevedo.
Youth Radio Eats provided yet another amazing culinary
experience for everyone in attendance.
Soep will be in Washington DC on October 12th at the
famed restaurant, bookstore, fair trade market and gathering place Busboys and Poets for another Drop That Knowledge event. If you are planning on being in the area,
please RSVP to drop by and join her!
You can listen to Lissa Soep and Belia Mayeno
Saavedra talking about the book and Youth Radio on KQED's Forum with Michael Krasny.
Click here for more about the
book and upcoming other Drop That
Knowledge events.
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CETF Supports Youth Radio Programs
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 Youth Radio is excited to announce that it has received a grant
through the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) to increase
broadband use and adoption among youth, ages 14-24, by providing
training in digital technologies and jobs and workforce development.
The
California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) is a nonprofit corporation
whose mission is to provide leadership statewide to close the digital
divide by accelerating the deployment and adoption of broadband to
unserved and underserved communities and populations, while ensuring
that California is a global leader in the availability and use of
broadband technology. With the current project, Access to Careers and
Technology, CETF will help people develop information technology (IT)
skills, digital literacy, and improve job placement.
CETF will be
working with 19 partners throughout California, including Youth Radio.
Thank you to CETF and its funder, the National Telecommunications and
Information Agency, for supporting this important and relevant project!
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