Youth Radio Wins Edward R. Murrow Award for Trafficked
Youth Radio recently won a National Edward R. Murrow Award for Trafficked: A Youth Radio Investigation, which covered the sex trafficking of minors in Oakland. The Awards are administered by the Radio Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) in recognition of "outstanding achievements in electronic journalism." This is Youth Radio's fourth Edward R. Murrow Award. The organization was last honored in 2010 for its investigative piece produced with NPR's All Things Considered, "In the Kennel: Uncovering a Navy Unit's Culture of Abuse," which helped to spark a top Navy review of how the reported abuses were handled.
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Mobile Action Lab Leader Presents to the California Digital Literacy Leadership Council
Youth Radio Intern Asha Richardson testing the Mobile App Lab's "Forage City" App
Youth Radio's Asha Richardson delivered a presentation to the California Information and Communications Technologies Digital Literacy Leadership Council in Sacramento on Youth Radio's Mobile Action Lab and the importance of statewide investment in mobile apps for community good.
Youth Radio Leader Travels To Peru With Delegation on Human Trafficking
Youth Radio's Community Health Coordinator Monica Anderson traveled to Peru this month with a Delegation on Human Trafficking.
Monica Anderson
Organized by the Oakland-based advocacy organization MISSSEY
(Motivating, Inspiring, Supporting, and Serving Sexually Exploited Youth), the delegation traveled throughout the country to connect with activists and organizations who are working for positive change and bring lessons back to their own communities.
Youth Radio Reports Air on NPR
Maya wearing an EEG cap, which monitors her brainwaves while she watches commercials.
Sam Fuller (right), laughing with his brother Nicky and mom Pam.
Youth Radio's "Unschooled: How One Kid Is Grateful He Stayed Home," aired on All Things Considered on June 6. The story, which chronicles the unschooling experience of 16-year-old Sam Fuller, garnered hundreds of comments on NPR.org and more than 3,000 shares on Facebook.
Willy Roberts and Myke Chilian performing for the camera for an episode of "Googy," one of the star attractions this year at Channel 101.
Youth Radio's Healthy Foods Team Travels to San Diego for Obesity Prevention Conference
Youth Radio's Healthy Foods Team before Friday night dinner at Youth Radio.
Alexandra Candia, Youth Radio's Healthy Foods Program Manager, will travel to San Diego with two Project Associates for the 6th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference sponsored by the California Department of Public Health, The California Endowment, Kaiser Permanente and others. The conference will showcase the latest research, evidence-based practices, and policy/environmental change strategies.
Pennsylvania Newspaper Features Youth Radio Producer
Youth Radio Field Producer Brett Myers
The Williamsport Sun Gazette, a local newspaper based in North Central Pennsylvania, published a story on Youth Radio's Field Producer Brett Myers and the organization's recent Peabody Award. "Alumnus of City's High Picks Up Journalism Honor," reported on Brett's career, his experience at Youth Radio and the organization's Peabody Award winning Trafficked, which Brett co-produced. Brett grew up in Williamsport. Click here to read the story. Browse more press coverage of Youth Radio here.
