Bushwick 2001
The Bushwick Radio Rookies workshop was held in conjunction with Make the Road by Walking Inc, a non-profit organization which promotes organizing and activism in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Its youth leadership programs work with high school students to develop their organizing and communication skills, and to enable them to become more effective advocates for social justice. These stories won a Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, a National Federation of Community Broadcasters Golden Reel, and the David S. Barr High School Journalism Award.
Dropping Out
Saturday, February 03, 2001
A year and a half ago, I dropped out of school. The teachers didn't have enough books to give us, there were too many kids in classes, and some teachers gave me a hard time.
Depression
Friday, February 02, 2001
My story is on something that happened to me when I was 14 years old: I tried to commit suicide and I landed in a mental institution.
English
Thursday, February 01, 2001
My story is about my adventures as a Spanish speaker in New York. I interview my principal, my English teacher, my friends and my mom.
Bushwick
Wednesday, January 31, 2001
My story is about how there are not enough free things for kids in my neighborhood to do after school.
Guns
Tuesday, January 30, 2001
My story is about how easy it is for kids in Bushwick to get guns. I interview gun dealers, my principal and crime fighters.
Vocation
Monday, January 29, 2001
David reported his story on Automotive High School, a vocational school that teaches the basics and specialties in automotive trades.
