Francisca Garcia, thank you for inspiring us to become artists A pillar of Seattle’s Mexican-American artist community, Francisca Garcia, passed away last year. RadioActive's Josefina Gonzalez, a young artist herself, has the story of what’s been lost and how to move forward. Josie Gonzalez Play AudioListen 6 mins
How the Lambert House found a new life online during the pandemic The Lambert House in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood is a place where LGBTQ youth can find community, belonging, and support. It's been around for more than 30 years, but it shut down at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, Lambert House found a new life online. Their programs reached more youth than ever before. RadioActive's Ada Walther takes us into the Lambert House and introduces us to someone who found a home there. Ada Walther Play AudioListen 5 mins
'Being a citizen means you are free': One immigrant’s journey toward American citizenship The process of becoming a U.S. citizen is often a long and complicated one. RadioActive’s Eva Solorio talked with a family member about his journey to becoming an American citizen after immigrating from Mexico at eight years old. Eva Solorio Play AudioListen 5 mins
Changes are coming to Seattle Public Schools' sex education courses High school students in Seattle Public Schools are taught sex education once, in ninth grade health class. RadioActive's Lily Turner recently graduated from Nathan Hale High School, where she saw the lack of sex ed throughout high school cause confusion and misinformation among her classmates. But all this is about to change. Lily Turner Play AudioListen 5 mins
They once faced housing insecurity themselves. Now they help other Seattleites find stability At least 53,000 people experienced homelessness in King County last year. And that number is on the rise. RadioActive’s Hayden Yu Andersen talked with two people who are dedicated to addressing the region's homelessness crisis. Hayden Andersen Play AudioListen 5 mins
Y-WE is a youth space for joy, support, and combatting injustice Young Women Empowered, also known as Y-WE, is a youth development organization that’s been around for about 10 years. Their mission is to cultivate the power of diverse young people to be leaders and changemakers. RadioActive’s Sadeen Al Ziyad has more about how Y-WE uplifts youth, especially youth of color, through programs that offer skill-building, joy, and a sense of belonging. Sadeen Al Ziyad Play AudioListen 4 mins
‘Weirdos who play music together’: The importance of ‘third places’ during the pandemic It’s easy to slip into a cycle of going to work or school and then coming home, day after day. You might feel the need for another place to go, to get away from that routine. But during the pandemic lockdown, there were suddenly a lot fewer of these ‘third places.’ RadioActive’s Gideon Hall looked at one of his ‘third places’ – a Seattle music organization – and how they’re coming back from being online. Gideon Hall Play AudioListen 5 mins
Public transit is now free for King County youth. But what happens when you turn 19? Last fall, King County Metro and many other Washington transit agencies made fares free for youth 18 and under. Fabian Hernandez-Angel is one of the young people who uses this program to get to and from school. But he’s turning 19 soon, meaning he’ll no longer be eligible for the program. RadioActive's Colin Yuen has more. Colin Yuen Play AudioListen 4 mins
The best of both cultures: How one teen embraces his Senegalese-American identity For many first-generation Americans, it can be hard to balance multiple cultures. Amadou Gaye was the first member of his Senegalese family to be born in the United States. Growing up, his mom stressed the importance of prioritizing his education while maintaining a connection to his Senegalese heritage. RadioActive’s Idrissa Gaye has this story about what he learned from his older brother. Idrissa Gaye Play AudioListen 4 mins
How one kumu keeps her hula lineage When you think of hula, you might picture dances you’ve seen in Disney movies, or on a summer trip to Hawaiʻi. But that’s just scratching the surface of what hula is. There’s so much more. And RadioActive Youth Media’s Terina Papatu is here to show you. Terina Papatu Play AudioListen 4 mins
