Black History Built America

The kNOw Youth Media is highlighting various black figures who made amazing contributions to America in honor of Black History Month. To tell the stories of these groundbreaking African-Americans in history, Ruben Diaz, 16, created original drawings to pair with the backstories of these pioneers. See all the figures who are being honored this month […]

The Kieshaun White Healthy Air Experiment

Fresno’s Kieshaun White has always noticed how bad the air in his home city is. Now, White is combining his love for science and his desire to help his community by developing an app that will monitor the air quality of different regions of Fresno. “The city has turned a blind eye to the community […]

#Fight4All: a Conversation with Linda Sarsour

At the recent #Fight4All Convening in Fresno, CA, The kNOw’s Zyanna Maynard sat down with political activist Linda Sarsour to talk about the future of youth in politics and the role of women of color in today’s political arena. “We are in a moment where women of color are leading the charge in pretty much […]

Closed Mouths Don’t Get Fed

Angel Vargas of Fresno didn’t just vote for herself; she believes that with her right to vote, she has the power to give voice to those who can’t speak up, like undocumented immigrants. “If you wish to change your community for the better, to improve not only your life but the lives of others, or […]

The kNOw Weighs In: Why We Vote

The kNOw sat down with 12 young people from Fresno to see why they personally think voting is important. “Voting is an opportunity to have a voice in democracy when many times those in our communities are disregarded.” Read more at The kNOw.

How My Dog Helped Me Come Out to My Mom

When The kNOw’s Zyanna Maynard realized she was bisexual, she knew she wanted to somehow tell her mom. So she recruited her trusty friend, her dog Locs, to help her in a creative plan. “It took a while for me to understand, but I knew I had to tell the most important person in my […]

#Fight4All: a Conversation with Patrisse Cullors

At the recent #Fight4All Convening in Fresno, CA, The kNOw reporters talked to Patrisse Cullors, one of the co-founders of the Black Lives Matter movement. In this interview, Cullors talks about her inspirations, hopes for the future, and even her favorite choice of pie. “I’m inspired by all of the organizers and activists in this […]

A Conversation With Donté Clark

At the recent #Fight4All Convening in Fresno, CA, keynote speakers and activists addressed community and national issues. At the convention, Zyanna Maynard sat down with Donté Clark, a spoken word artist and community activist, to discuss his inspirations, advice for youth, and hopes for the future. “Everything that you think, everything that you speak and […]

Chimera Khala

My mother’s family tree is a confusing mass of thick, heavy limbs weaving through political borders and arranged marriages, congested with the green leaves of cousins from who-knows-where.” Read more at The kNOw

Toxic Masculinity: A Learned Behavior

A reflection on the damage caused by toxic masculinity. Read more at The kNOw