Radio Rootz New York City
Written by Deepa Fernandes Friday, 27 March 2009 00:00
Radio Rootz started in one New York city public school in Harlem back in 2000. Teaching 6th-8th graders at Crossroads Middle School the art of radio production, Rootz reporters were in demand. Our youth reportage has been sought out locally and nationally, from the BBC world service to Pacifica radio stations nationwide!Carlton Taylor, an 8th grader at Crossroads, was hired back in 2001 to produce radio for the BBC program "Outlook". Check out his work:
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Rootz youth have created compelling and award-winning radio which has not only been aired on radio stations nationwide but has also been used by community based groups to educate on issues of critical importance to the community. Our work is not just about having a voice, it's about young people actively working to better ourselves and our communities ... and our mic is our weapon!
