Let’s Have Some Chai – The Pantoglot Poet Podcast

The Pantoglot Poet guides us through a journey of self-love and discovery while instructing us on the proper way to brew the perfect cup of chai tea. “You can take the fast process, and put everything into your pot all at once,” says Ishan Singh, host of the podcast, “Or, I would say you make […]

Behind Our Masks

#BehindOurMasks sheds an important light on how #COVID-19 is affecting young Californians’ everyday lives. From education, to family, to employment, this pandemic has deeply impacted the younger generation, particularly young people of color who are experiencing a different reality than what is being shared in the mainstream media. This project is in collaboration between Boyle […]

Rise And Grind: The Bane Or The Saving Grace Of 2020?

#NoExcuses and #RiseAndGrind were trending on social media last year, glorifying the endless hustle of work and pushing past difficulty and struggle. But were these mindsets helpful or hurtful in 2020? The kNOw’s Ifeanyi Nwonye unpacks these notions and their disregard for social inequality. Read more at The kNOw.

Top Netflix Shows & Movies Of 2020

The closing of movie theaters during 2020 was a great devastation for all film lovers. But thanks to Netflix, people still got to enjoy new releases in a pandemic year. The kNOw shares their top 10 list of Netflix original shows and movies for 2020. Read more.

That One Dreadful Day On The Bus

A first-hand account of a sexual assault and it’s aftermath: “He did many horrible acts to every girl in that class, but I was targeted the most.” A young writer describes her experience in middle school, and the lasting trauma. Read their story at The kNOw.

“Mulan” On VOD: How Disney Is Failing The Heroine And Representation

“Mulan” premiered on Disney+ this month, and fans were less than ecstatic. The film comes with controversy, from the lead actress’ support for the Hong Kong police to the steep paywall guarding the movie. “Asians around the world could have had their ‘Black Panther’ moment – a monumental moment – but they are being denied […]

A Kanye West Fan, On Kanye West

Kanye West has made headlines recently for his controversial bid for the 2020 presidency. While some fans are quick to defend him, others find themselves alienated by his behavior. For longtime fan Enrique Little, the situation is a lot more complicated. “I think that all his antics over the years have been telltale signs of […]

When Life Gets Canceled

As the coronavirus grew into a global pandemic, it quickly uprooted each of our definitions of what it meant to live a normal life. To be confined to our spaces watching the nation ultimately come to a jolting stop, we were forced to face the overwhelming and uncertain truth that life as we knew it […]

The Obstacles Of Overthinking

Sometimes, our minds are our own worst enemy. For Lorena Bernal, overthinking can lead to serious problems. “I ridiculed anything and everything that I had said or done. And I could tell it was taking a toll on my mental health.” Read more at The kNOw.

Self-Care Across California

Given the stressful flood of coronavirus information circulating the news right now, we all could use a little self-care. Recently, California Youth Media Network partners AjA Project, We’Ced, The kNOw, Richmond Pulse, and YR Media documented in photos what self-care looks like for young people in their cities. See the photo gallery at YR Media.