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Youth Express

SLB Radio Productions, Inc.slbradio.org
Featuring original writing, music, theater, journalism and reflections from Pittsburgh-area youth
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Episodes

Afterschool advocacy and original music and poems – S2E23

Pittsburgh-area students talk about their experience advocating for afterschool programming, teen band, Snowdonia with a song entitled, Ways of the World, and Higher Achievement Scholars share poems they wrote about their neighbors. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Apr 09, 20190

Pittsburgh youth response to Michael Rosfield trial and original music – S2E22

Students from multiple Pittsburgh neighborhoods and suburbs talk about response to East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfield's acquittal of charges related to his shooting of 17-year-old Antwon Rose II in June of last year and teen band Snowdonia with an original song entitled, Summer Hymn. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Apr 02, 20190

Youth profile on Ruby Bridges, an original song, and a discussion on living in St. Croix – S2E21

Middle school students Tynaria and Miracle talk about the research they did on civil rights activist, Ruby Bridges, The Electric Army performs an original song called Extinct, and Montour High School twins, Ty'enna and Ty'anna talk about living in St. Croix. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Mar 26, 20190

Portrayal of high school in media, an original song, and a radio drama – S2E20

Teens around Pittsburgh talk about the portrayal of high school in movies and tv shows, Eli Alfieri and Benito Countorius share an original song, and students from Pittsburgh Langley challenge peers at Woodland Hills to create a radio drama. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Mar 19, 20190

Education reform, an original song, and discussion of youth involved in politics – S2E19

Students in the Emerging Leaders program talk about changes to public education that they would like to see, The Electric Army performs an original called Zesty, and students at Pittsburgh Obama discuss ways that teens can get involved in politics before being old enough to vote. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Mar 12, 20190

Urban and suburban upbringings, artist profile, disability rights – S2E18

Pittsburgh-area teens compare their upbringing in urban and suburban areas, Hezekiah, a Higher Achievement scholar, shares his musical aspirations, and a group of students discuss ways to ensure resources are available for people with disabilities. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Mar 05, 20190

Codeswitching, an original song, and challenges to societal standards on women – S2E17

Katrice Stallworth, Oy Adebajo, Nadirah Johnson and Kavya Weaver talk about codeswitching, Eli Alfieri and Benito Countorius perform an original song and students from the Emerging Leaders program challenge the social standards placed upon women. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Feb 26, 20190

Climate change, an original poem, and questions from radio pen pals – S2 E16

Students from South Fayette High School talk about climate change, Mt. Lebanon Senior, Jess Ellis with and original poem, and students at Pittsburgh Langley pose a question to their peers at Woodland Hills Junior Senior High School during radio pen pals. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Feb 20, 20190

Being a black student, an original song, and a discussion on sexual harassment-S2 E15

Pittsburgh area teens talk about what it means to be a black student, Woodland Hills High School Senior, Eli Alfieri shares his song Icarus, and student contributors and editors of the Obama Eagle newspaper talk about sexual harassment. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Feb 12, 20190

Gun rights demonstration, an original poem, and violence in a community – S2E14

Obama Academy 9th grader Dylan Shapiro on the gun rights demonstration in downtown Pittsburgh, Mt. Lebanon senior Amanda Wolf with an original poem, and Woodland Hills Junior Senior High School students talk about violence and potential solutions. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Feb 06, 20190

Border security discussions and an original poem – S2 E12

Students from Pittsburgh Barack Obama Academy of International Studies think about what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s stance on the U.S.-Mexico border wall would be, Abigail Duclos shares an original poem, and students at South Fayette High School with a roundtable discussion on border security. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Jan 23, 20190

Hopes for the new year and original music – S2 E10

Students from Westinghouse High School and Clairton Elementary School with hopes for the new year and two music acts, The Allies and Eli Alfieri, share music they had written. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Jan 01, 20190

Changes to school security, an original song and thoughts about Christmas – S2 E8

Montour High School student, Steven talks about changes to his school's security detail, Professa T from the YMCA Lighthouse Project with a live performance of Don't Judge a Book, and Higher Achievement scholars at Pittsburgh Sterrett talk about how they celebrate the holiday season. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Dec 19, 20180

Hopes for the new year, an original song, and the importance of learning history: Re-Release!

Nazareth Prep (Holy Family Academy) students look forward to the new year, Robin Grayson shares an original song, and Allegheny Traditional Academy students talk about the importance of learning history. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Dec 12, 20180

Culture Jam, original music, and an essay on speaking your mind – S2 E6

Students from around Allegheny County gather for an annual celebration of diversity, This is the World performs an original song called, Brand New, and Alex Grese talks about the importance of sharing thoughts with others. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Dec 05, 20180

Pittsburgh area students expressing gratitude – S2 E4

Youth from Pittsburgh area schools express gratitude and talk about their favorite Thanksgiving memories. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" and "Hep Cats" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Nov 20, 20180

Interschool messages on friendship and trust, an original song, and imaginary commercials – S2 E3

Woodland Hills Middle/High School and Perry High School send audio messages back and forth about friendship and trust, teen rock group, This is the World with an original song entitle Along the Way and Propel Montour Middle School students with commercials for imaginary products and services. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" and "Hep Cats" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Nov 13, 20180

Higher Achievement scholars from Pittsburgh Sterrett and Pittsburgh Langley, plus a song from Sunburst School of Music House Band

The Sunburst School of Music house band, featuring Madeline King (15, Pittsburgh Allderdice), Riley Deringor: (17, Pittsburgh SciTech), Zack Wolynn (15, Pittsburgh CAPA), Mason Miller (17, Winchester Thurston), Shane Cranor (17, Pittsburgh SciTech) and Gabe Barash (14, Pittsburgh Allderdice) performs a cover. Higher Achievement scholars from Pittsburgh Sterrett introduce themselves including their name, neighborhood, and more. Higher Achievement scholars from Pittsburgh Langley read a Poem calle...

Oct 30, 20180

Reflections on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, a commentary on Breast Cancer Awareness, and a cover of a Chris Cornell’s “Say Hello To Heaven” – Ep.52

Montour High School student Abby Minzer on National Breast cancer Awareness. Alexis Batchelder, a 10th grader at Lincoln Park shares her version of Chris Cornell's song Say Hello To Heaven. Propel Andrew Street students discuss the cultural significance of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill on the 20th anniversary of the album’s release. Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Oct 23, 20180
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