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Radio Rookies from WNYC

Real stories by New York City teenagers take listeners inside their lives and their communities in this Peabody Award-winning youth journalism initiative. For teens, by teens and about the challenges ... Read more

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The Mary Jane Mindset: Rookies report on Marijuana

The Mary Jane Mindset: Rookies report on Marijuana

Temitayo and Gemma spoke with nearly three dozen high school students who smoke weed to learn more about what they call ... Read more

5 Mar 2016

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Father's Day from Radio Rookies: Trying to Do it Right and Not Repeat a Father's Mistakes

Father's Day from Radio Rookies: Trying to Do it Right and Not Repeat a Father's Mistakes

When people think about teen parents, they usually picture a young mom. But what about the dads?

20 Feb 2016

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Tough to the Corps: Teen Girl Wants to Join Marines

Tough to the Corps: Teen Girl Wants to Join Marines

Cece Rodriguez may be tiny at 5 ’4”, 100 lbs, but she’s physically strong. Despite her family’s concerns, she dreams of ... Read more

6 Feb 2016

8mins

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Sickle and Me

Sickle and Me

Nearly 100,000 Americans suffer from a disorder called Sickle Cell Anemia. Radio Rookie Bree Person hates talking about ... Read more

12 Dec 2015

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American Dream - Minus My Mom

American Dream - Minus My Mom

At 17-years-old Tangeneka Taylor moved to the U.S from Guyana with her dad and sister. Along with having to adjust to a ... Read more

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Eyes Off the Goal: When Sports Rule and School Suffers

Eyes Off the Goal: When Sports Rule and School Suffers

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My Education, Uninterrupted

My Education, Uninterrupted

In New York City the high school graduation rate for black males was 28 percent in 2010. Radio Rookie Mike Brown is a yo... Read more

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Not the 'Right' Kind of Gay

In some ways, being feminine made life harder for Dakota than his sexuality.

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We Just Don't Talk: One Family's Silence about Dating Abuse

We Just Don't Talk: One Family's Silence about Dating Abuse

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Seeking an End to Cycles of Abuse

Seeking an End to Cycles of Abuse

Destiny Mabry had a lot in common with her older sister: a love of dance, a bright smile, and excellent jump rope skills... Read more

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