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 Play AudioListen 6 mins
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 Play AudioListen 4 mins
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 Play AudioListen 5 mins
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 Play AudioListen 5 mins
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 Play AudioListen 5 mins
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 Play AudioListen 5 mins
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 Play AudioListen 5 mins
Arts & Life This former Buddhist monk left life at the monastery behind — but not his community Back in 2018, Annika Prom brought listeners the story of Venerable Prenz Sa-Ngoun, a then-20 year-old Cambodian-American Buddhist monk. In an effort to build a bridge between generations, Sa-Ngoun explained Buddhist practices and principles to viewers on Instagram and YouTube. It's been six years since Prom's original story, and a lot has changed. For one, Sa-Ngoun is no longer a monk. Libby Denkmann Noel Gasca Annika Prom Play AudioListen 20 mins
Arts & Life It’s okay to be afraid, the spotlight hurts my eyes too Do you know what glossophobia is? You might have it. It's the fear of public speaking. RadioActive’s Josue Villalobos talks to his sisters about their shared anxieties, and how they overcome them. Josue Villalobos Play AudioListen 5 mins
