Health The First Night Project makes cancer ward stays a little easier for teens A cancer diagnosis "sucks." And the hospital stays that follow don't make it any easier. Sidh Shroff
Race & Identity 'I thought Columbia was going to save me': The realities for first-generation college students When Khanh Doan got into their dream university, they quickly realized going to college wouldn't end their struggle with depression. Jana Le
Race & Identity 'Joy and happiness was left behind': The true cost of the American Dream When RadioActive's Rediet Giday was three months old, her family moved to the United States — without her. Rediet Giday
Arts & Life Walking the Nile in his shoes A daughter reflects on the emotional and challenging journey her father, an Ethiopian refugee, had to make in order to save his life and pursue his dreams. Eliham Mohammed
Arts & Life RadioActive honored with four national awards in 2023 In 2023, four stories produced by young people at RadioActive Youth Media were recognized with national awards. RadioActive Youth Media
Race & Identity Buying hot dogs was an act of resilience for my grandfather in the Jim Crow South George “Hot Dog” Moxley. A nickname born in the Jim Crow South and given to a boy who defied the unspoken laws of the time. Nyla Moxley
Race & Identity What's it like being a hijab-wearing model? Fatuma Yusuf faces and embraces the challenges of being a woman who wears the hijab in the modeling industry. Maymuna Yusuf
Race & Identity 'I wonder if people think you took that baby.' Navigating Seattle as a biracial family RadioActive's Gavin Muhlfelder has different experiences with racism than his twin brother, James. Gavin Muhlfelder
Arts & Life My history teacher's unusual personal history Stephanie Hogan was born in America and raised Jewish. But after living abroad and watching senseless violent events unfold, she began to question and change her identity and beliefs. Daniel Colindres-Flores
Arts & Life 'Now when I wear it I feel more proud.' How my best friend and I navigate the public school system as hijabis Not everyone has the same relationship with their hijab. Some people feel confident wearing the hijab at a young age, and others are still on that journey. For this personal essay, RadioActive’s Jehan Hashi talked to her best friend, A, about how they both found power and freedom in wearing their hijabs. Jehan Hashi