“Black Panther” film review, original music, It Takes a Village – Ep.20
Pittsburgh Public Schools and Holy Family Academy students review Black Panther, 1Hood musician, Elba, performs an original song, and Brashear High School students and teachers talk about, “It Takes a Village”, a celebration of African and African American culture.
Gun violence in schools and communities in the U.S. – Ep.19
Pittsburgh area youth reflect on gun violence in communities and schools around the U.S. and, from Youth Radio in Oakland, California, a Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School senior plays a musical tribute to a good friend lost to the February 14th shooting.
Media education, original poetry, and discussing protests and rallies – Ep.18
Students at Propel Andrew Street talk about what they learn in their media class, Assumption School poets read their original works, and Pittsburgh area youth discuss protests, rallies, and sit-ins.
The word “urban” and its connotations and original spoken word – Ep.17
Pittsburgh area youth talk about the word “urban” and it’s connotations in poverty and race. Jeremiah reads original spoken word.
SWATting, original poetry, and experiences with stereotypes – Ep.16
Students from Montour High School talk to a police officer about the act of “SWATting”, 8th graders from Assumption School read original poetry, and Pittsburgh area teens tell personal stories about xenophobia and stereotypes.