Happy Holidays! Thank you so much for the support you have given to YR Media in 2023!

YR Media Chicago is giving underserved kids a chance to break out in the film, music and journalism industries in Pilsen.

Mexican-American journalist María Emilia Martin’s vibrant voice resonated in U.S. public radio for almost five decades. The pioneering radio journalist and founder of Latino USA, media educator and tireless advocate for Latinos, Latinas, and indigenous voices in journalism, passed away due to health complications in Texas. She was 72.

“Bridging Generations: A Dialogue Between Pioneers and the Press of Tomorrow” created a dynamic dialogue between seasoned journalists representing the pioneers in the field and emerging talents who are the future of media.

“Bridging Generations: A Dialogue Between Pioneers and the Press of Tomorrow” aims to create a dynamic dialogue between seasoned journalists representing the pioneers in the field and emerging t

For three incredible decades, YR Media has been at the forefront of shaping the future of media by amplifying the voices of the next generation of content creators. We invite you to join us on a year-long journey of reflection, and inspiration.

This month, YR Media welcomed American film director, producer, screenwriter, rapper and social activist, Boots Riley to our Oakland headquarters where he spoke with students enrolled in the Media Education Bridge program. During his visit, Boots took the teens on a journey through time, starting with a short history of the Bay Area music scene, drawing parallels of what it took to be noticed for your craft in the early 90s and how they can do the same today.

Adult ISH, the award-winning advice, culture and storytelling podcast from YR Media, has grown up a lot since launching in 2018 after a national search for hosts who were willing to share their adventures into early adulthood. Now, for Season 10 of the show, Nyge Turner and Dominique “Dom” French will explore new sensitive subjects and demystify taboo topics with genuine curiosity and hope.

We’re expanding our 30-year legacy in a new market with the launch of our programming in the Midwest hub, based in Chicago. Standing at the ready to inspire our emerging content creators are our newest colleagues, who will be instructing, mentoring and recruiting students and eventual youth employees from our space in the City of Win.

Dometi Pongo {pronounced dō-muh-TEE} is the host of the hit MTV series True Life Crime and multiple MTV News video franchises including its flagship digital program, “Need to Know,” which provides award-winning analysis of trending news stories.

Empowering Change Through Media: Vote for YR Media’s SXSW Panel

In a world that’s been marked by social injustices and a growing need for diverse representation, the power of media to drive change has never been more evident. YR Media, a dynamic platform amplifying youth voices, is taking a significant step toward addressing these challenges with a proposed panel at SXSW 2024.

Empowering Change Through Media: Vote for YR Media’s SXSW Panel

In a world that’s been marked by social injustices and a growing need for diverse representation, the power of media to drive change has never been more evident. YR Media, a dynamic platform amplifying youth voices, is taking a significant step toward addressing these challenges with a proposed panel at SXSW 2024.

It is with heavy hearts that we share our condolences with the family of our YR Media community member and YR star alum, Angus Cloud, best known for his incredible, award-worthy portrayal of Fezco “Fez” O’Neill in Max’s hit drama “Euphoria.” His untimely death at the age of 25 leaves a void in our hearts and the Oakland arts community.