KQED Youth Media Corps strives to open the doors of communication and collaboration between media professionals and youth. Young people in the program develop media literacy skills to evaluate and respond to media leading to a more informed and empowered citizenry. By adding youth voices into the regular mix of mainstream media the KQED Youth Media Corps ensures accurate, relevant and fair representation of issues that affect youth and their communities.
Local Heroes (2003)
To us, a hero is someone who is dedicated, focused, brave, persistent, and eager to take risks in the effort of reaching a goal and helping their community. There are many notable individuals and heroes working everyday. We honor the humble yet important figures in our lives, and we celebrate some of the most valuable contributors to communities.
Teen Pregnancy (2003)
Teen pregnancy is an issue that continues to exist among young communities. Teens need guidance and support in making careful decisions that may affect our future goals. In this site:
• survey
• statistics
• interviews
• poetry
School Stress (2003)
We address the academic stress that teens endure and the importance of parental support, while offering healthy suggestions for stress management. This site features:
• stories and experiences
• stress questionnaire
• interview clips
• tips for dealing with stress
Immigrant Voices (2002)
How much do you know about the lives of immigrants? Share youth experiences, learn how hard it is to be rejected and accepted as an immigrant. Site includes:
• Stories and art from youth immigrants
• True facts about immigrants and their benefits to the U.S.
• Interviews with immigrants about labor, education, and culture
Family Communication: It Works (2001)
Learn how to bridge the gap between parents and teens by improving communication, increasing trust, and encouraging family members. Site includes:
• Tips and advice for improving communication
• Survey and quiz about family communication
• Resources for teens and parents
Juvenile Justice: Discover the Missing Truths (2001)
Youth emphasize the need to prioritize prevention and rehabilitation over incarceration. Site includes:
• Interviews with youth working to improve the justice system
• Poetry, art, and opinions on juvenile justice
• Survey about juvenile justice issues
Poetic Roots (2001)
• Poetry, video, and photographs from Bay Area teenagers Rickena Bates, Gabe Crane, Kiara Espinoza, Boomer Hurwitz, Jamie Lau, and Antonio Mims
• Survey about respect
• Jive challenge
Reality: Don't Let the Media Define Yours(2000)
Nine diverse teens explore diversity issues, media production techniques and bias in the media. They share their findings and offer new perspectives and remedies to the negative effect of media on young people.
Self-Empowered Youth (1999)
• Information on how to work with youth in your community
• Art, photographs, cartoons, and poetry by Bay Area teens
• Spotlight on Jerome Padilla, a local youth making a difference
• Profiles of the YMC members
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