Profile and Video Jul 02, 2009
After the passing of her father, Holland Normer fell into a downward spiral of drugs and instability. But her rocky journey came to an end when she met the one individual that could center her world: a beautiful, white horse named Mr. Big. More »
Who is the Next King of Pop?
YO! Youth Outlook MultimediaCommentaries and Vlog Jul 01, 2009
Many young people today were born after Michael Jackson's decline into eccentricity and know him more for his molestation accusations than his music. We asked which of today's entertainers have the same appeal as Michael Jackson and how people think of the King of Pop. More »
Kill the CAHSEE
Young people weigh in on proposed Exit Exam moratoriumCommentaries Jun 30, 2009
Whether they thought the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) was incredibly easy or if it is preventing them from getting their high school diploma, these young contributors agreed that the CAHSEE should be postponed forever. More »
Time for Immigration Reform is Now
New America MediaCommentary Jun 30, 2009
The immigration system is broken not just for 12 million undocumented immigrants, but also for specialized workers blocked from joining the American economy because of narrow quotas, and mothers and fathers and brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens who must wait for years before being reunited with their families. More »
Don't Pink Slip Our Education
Education budget cuts protest activates one home-schooled cynicNews Report and Video Jun 29, 2009
The heartfelt and enthusiastic outcry by students from all over California at the Californians for Justice education budget cuts protest moved one jaded reporter to think positively about the public education system for the first time. More »
What Do You Think About the Chris Brown Verdict?
YO!Radio Remixes the NewsAudio Jun 29, 2009
YO!Radio hits the streets to ask people their opinion on the saga of Chris Brown and Rihanna - post-sentencing, also Jazmyne Young tells us why Chris Brown is off of her playlist. More »
Commentary Jun 26, 2009
Even as I sit and type this, I’m flooded with memories: of dancing and singing along to his songs while en route to a 71-0 drubbing at a high school football game; running from my uncle's house in terror during his werewolf transformation in the his "Thriller" video. More »
Commentaries and Video Jun 24, 2009
Some four months after the arrest and domestic violence charge of R&B golden boy Chris Brown for allegedly attacking his then-girlfriend singer Rihanna, Brown pled guilty and was sentenced this week for his crime. We asked young people to weigh in on the sentence and how they feel the drama has been handled in their circles and in the media. More »
Mission Youth 'Wake Up' to Issues Abroad
YO! Youth Outlook MultimediaVideo Jun 23, 2009
Young community activists came together for the Youth Mission Summit dedicated to teach young people about immigration rights and the events taking place in Palestine. More »
YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia, Review Jun 21, 2009
The new documentary Straightlaced tackles the issues of gender roles, sexual orientation and the many gender specific taboos teens face in high school. More »
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