SMOP 2007

In the summer of 2007, Radio Rootz partnered with South Asian Youth Action (SAYA), Adelante Alliance, Urban Youth Collaborative (UYC) and Desis Rising Up and Moving (DRUM) to create youth documentaries. The documentaries are being used to support the organizing campaigns led by the SMOP partners.

Hate Crimes in the South Asian Comunity

Radio Rootz: Jaleel Huntly, Sidra Khatkaty, Ashleigh Rampersad, Nathaniel Robinson Radio Rootz investigate a recent sad incident that occurred in a high school in Elmhurst, Queens, where a Sikh student had his hair cut off by a Muslim school mate. Radio Rootz journalists investigate the root of the problem and find alarming conclusions about attacks against Sikh students in public schools.

What is Adelante Alliance?

Radio Rootz's Michelle Santamaria, Leslie Gonzaga, Manny Diaz, Mariela Estevez, & Jonathan DeJesus explore the lives of immigrant communities of Sunset Park Brooklyn, New York. We can immagine the difficulties one faces when he or she has no knowledge of the language that surrounds them. These Rootz youth later discover that there is help readily available within the community.

¿Que es Adelante Alliance?

Michelle Santamaria, Leslie Gonzaga, Manny Diaz, Mariela Estevez, & Jonathan DeJesus de Radio Rootz exploran la vida de la jente en la comunidad de inmigrantes viviendo en Sunset Park , Brooklyn, Nueva York. Imagínese las dificultades que uno encuentra cuando el o ella no sabe el idioma que los envueleve. Los jovenes de Radio Rootz descubren que sí hay ayuda disponible en la comunidad.

Challenges Faced by Undocumented South Asian Youth

Radio Rootz's Kristal Graham, MD Samir Khan, Rataysha Lavender, Katia Reyes and Saima Tayeb, took an in depth look at the life of a Pakistani teenager as her family was tossed from place to place to avoid being targeted after 9 -11. The Rootz journalists uncovered heart wrenching stories about the family's journey as they struggled to become documented, and how DRUM's involvement avoided them from being deported.

Khmer Rouge Tribunal

Radio Rootz reporters from Vanguard High School, Irene Martes and Beatriz de Jesus, recently traveled to Cambodia to cover the Khmer Rouge Tribunal. They created the following radio documentary. Take the time to listen; its definitely worth it and you might even learn something new!