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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
#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 … Continue reading
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, … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
#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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Toxic Masculinity: A Learned Behavior
A reflection on the damage caused by toxic masculinity. Read more at The kNOw
