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In a post-COVID-19 world,  grassroots and other community organizations are doing important work to support those in need. Wells Fargo joined forces with KBLX and YR Media to highlight nonprofits who are supporting racial equity in different communities throughout the Bay Area.  Thanks to generous support from Wells Fargo, YR Media’s awesomely talented youth employees… Read more

YR Media is committed to telling stories that effect change. As protests across the country demand justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other Black lives cut short by police brutality, our community of young journalists and artists are on the frontlines using the power of their voices to bring an end to systemic racism…. Read more

Two stories by YR Media journalists have been accepted by World Teenage Reporting Project > COVID-19. The project is challenging teenage journalists worldwide to tell the untold stories of how their peers are helping during the pandemic. The stories accepted from YR Media are an account by Matthew Jason of Houston about how his family… Read more

Season 3 of the Critically Acclaimed Culture, Storytelling, and Advice Podcast for Young and Young-at-Heart Listeners Begins Today Adult ISH, the culture and advice podcast co-hosted by Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen is back for a new season.  Merk and Nyge are still getting through their early 20’s, documenting their experiences for young and young-at-heart… Read more

YR Media has developed a comprehensive response to the COVID-19 pandemic that ensures the voices of our young content creators continue to be amplified during this global public health crisis. Our innovative media arts training program is now available to students virtually and we are providing critical services, such as counseling via phone, to support… Read more