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::Events::

It's scary when parents argue, fight, or yell at one another...calling all youth, join us at our next Safe Zone gathering, a safe place for youth to talk about what happens "When Parents Argue..." on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 from 4-6PM at our office (302 Fresno St, Suite 203). Free pizza.


::Updates::

Coming Soon! Winter 09/10, Issue 6 to be released in February 2010. More details to be announced!


The Beat Within, a national writing program in the Juvenile Hall, is currently seeking new volunteers for its Fresno program. More info here.

 

Check back regularly for new events/updates. More info: mvang@newamericamedia.org

 

Videos (Page 1)

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My Struggle With Family
January 26, 2010
Produced by Yee Leng Vang

Five youth talk about the struggle of maintaining family, from parents arguing, to families that are breaking apart, to fathers with two wives, to living through divorce, and all the painful impact that these issues can have on a young person. >>More

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Jerking
December 28, 2009
Produced by Angelina Thao & Gabby Vang

Is it possble to skip backwards!? For many young people these days, it's one of the most popular dances around...jerking! >> More

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When Parents Yell
November 12, 2009
Produced by Arena Phaphilom

What happens to a young person's emotions when they get yelled at by parents? As some youth point out in this video, there is more harm than good. >>More

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Long Lines And College Stress
July 31, 2009
Produced by Victoria Phosykeo

In this economic crisis, what does it take to survive enrolling into college, especially for high school grads who are transitioning? Victoria Phosykeo of The kNOw finds out the hard way. >>More

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Same Sex Marriage Rights
June 26, 2009
Produced by Jaleesa Vickers

Many adults are talking about the issue of same sex marriage rights, but what do young people think? In this video, youth journalist Jaleesa Vickers gets a perspective from a queer youth. >>More

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Youth Homelessness
May 22, 2009
Produced by Marcus Vega

Youth Journalist, Marcus Vega, takes viewers on a tour of an abandoned home, where he and many other homeless youth have spent the night. "At night time, this place gets pitch black, there are rats here...I used to sleep here at night time when it sounds like much more is going on, things going in and out of the walls," he shares in the video. >>More

UPDATE: On July 2, 2009, KSEE 24 News aired a story about a young person's struggle with homelessness. Reporter Jobin Panicker captured the story of Marcus Vega, Youth Journalist for The kNOw, who was homeless for one year. >>More

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Teen Drinking
April 24, 2009
Produced by Dasen Thao

In this video, The kNOw Youth illustrate how drinking does not solve or make problems away. >>More


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