In the wake of California’s Camp Fire, the deadliest in the state’s history, YR Media’s Sarah Ng is wondering how she can make a difference to help the environment. To answer this question, she talked to program director for the Climate Readiness Institute at UC Berkeley. “As a teen, adults constantly tell me that it’s […]
Read More Climate Change, CA’s Fires And Why It’s Up To Us to Fix ItWhile the number of children in foster care in 2018 has decreased since a year ago, YR Media’s Emiliano Villa wants to remind readers that foster families, children, and the system as a whole still need our attention. “As November is National Adoption Awareness Month, let’s turn our attention to the struggles other foster children—and […]
Read More Despite Decrease in Foster Youth, Some Struggles RemainThroughout her childhood, Eneceia Lang was picked on for her dark skin, even in spaces where she thought she would be safe from the torment, other members of the black community would still. But after some time, she has learned to think differently about her skin. “Today, I look at my skin as if it’s […]
Read More How I Learned to Love My Own SkinFor YR Media reporter Desmond Meagley, their teen years, which society always calls “the best years of your life,” were filled with anxiety, depression, and eventually even forced hospitalization. After that experience and years of reflection, Meagley believes their life can’t and shouldn’t be defined by mental illness. “I was getting used to pushing my […]
Read More 5150’D: My Journey Through a Psych WardAfter Brett Kavanaugh was successfully appointed to the Supreme Court, YR Media reporter Valencia White sat down with author Peggy Orenstein to talk about how boys’ sexual and emotional education differs from that of girls, and how this can affect them. Orenstein’s research and books focus on the emotional and sexual lives of teens, so […]
Read More What Do Boys Learn About Sex and Emotional Intimacy?In anticipation of the 2018 midterm elections on November 6, organizations across the country galvanized youth voters to show up at the poll booths. In this opinion piece, Seun Babalola explains why the youth vote was so coveted and important. “If there’s anything we’ve learned from the past several months at least when it comes […]
Read More Organizing Tomorrow, Today: the Youth Vote Sets to Change American Politics (Opinion)In a new podcast series, YR Media’s Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen are tackling it all: romance, pop culture, music, politics, career advice, and so much more. On top of that, they chat with some of the biggest influencers to get some behind-the-scenes peeks at movies, TV shows, sports, and everything in between. “Adult ISH […]
Read More Adult IshYR Media’s Valeria Araujo used to be bullied for the way she looked. But now that she’s finally proud of her appearance, she’s facing pushback from some people who think she’s vain. “When I was younger, I got picked on for my appearance. And now that I’ve grown out of my awkward phase, I’m getting […]
Read More Finally Feeling Confident in My Own SkinYouth Radio’s Valeria Araujo describes how her brother’s autism changed both of their lives and deepened their sibling bond. “Having a younger brother with autism has given me a deep sense of responsibility. Watching him grow–even flourish–has been one of my greatest joys.” Read more at YR Media.
Read More My Brother’s Autism Changed Me“Instagram launched a new ad campaign designed to help users register to vote.” Read more at Youth Radio
Read More Haven’t Registered to Vote Yet? Instagram Wants to Help
