Bakersfield College Students Weigh in on McCarthy’s Bill to Build the Border Wall
After Kevin McCarthy, the House Majority Leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, proposed a $23.4 billion bill to fund a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico, Bakersfield College … Continue reading
Representation of Transgender People in Government
Sacramento’s Arabella Meza discusses the importance of voting and activism in order to ensure the protection of transgender rights under the current administration’s policies. “Although transgender, gender non-conforming and allies … Continue reading
The Dawn of the Worker Owned Business in Long Beach
Many employees become frustrated and tired after struggling to voice their opinions to managers. Long Beach’s Alvin Engo dives into a potential solution to this: cooperatives (often referred to as … Continue reading
My Parents’ Love Survived the Desert, But Now It’s Fading Away
For one Bay Area teen’s family, the financial and social strains of raising a family while undocumented proved too much for their marriage. However, this teen is remaining positive about … Continue reading
Reimagine Justice Merced: a Conversation with Common
On his “Hope and Redemption” tour, rapper and activist Common participated in various community events while in California, including performing in three prisons. We’Ced youth reporters Stephanie Gurtel and Victor … Continue reading
5150’D: My Journey Through a Psych Ward
For 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 … Continue reading
Another Year Older, Another Year Wiser, Another Year Closer to Voting
For many Americans, voting isn’t just a right, but a necessity in the current political climate. Delano teenager Biviano Uribe is concerned about the future of immigrant rights and protections … Continue reading
2018 TCE Youth Awards
In October, the California Endowment held their annual TCE Youth Awards, which celebrate and honor outstanding youth leaders, volunteers, and activists from across the state. “These youths are the leaders … Continue reading
Song Keeps Náhuatl Alive
Náhuatl, which was once the most widely-spoken language in Mexico, is slowly disappearing as new generations don’t learn and practice it. To combat this erasure of indigenous culture, activists in … Continue reading
What Do Boys Learn About Sex and Emotional Intimacy?
After 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 … Continue reading
