Can indoor farms feed Newark — and the nation?
Indoor farming is a potential answer to urban “food deserts,” but the technology still faces challenges. One company in Newark, New Jersey is… Read More
Hip-hop mentoring aims to bridge generational divide
A high school program mixes hip-hop music and mentorship to encourage self-expression and open dialogue among teenagers. Produced by David Campa, Allicia Dean,… Read More
Texas youth unite in fight for immigration reform
Teen participants in Youth Rise Texas learn to organize their community in order to heal and prevent families from being separated by deportation. Produced… Read More
New Jersey soup kitchen meets kids on their own turf
To spare children and teens the embarrassment that sometimes comes with food insecurity and hunger, Toni’s Kitchen in Montclair, NJ packs backpacks with… Read More
Researchers look for solutions to deadly disease affecting bats in Mammoth Cave
Bats play an important role in the unique ecosystem of Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, but a mysterious disease — white-nose syndrome… Read More
Dance helps Mexican-American teen stay connected to mother’s culture
A local dance class allows Amaya to learn about and experience the culture she left behind when she moved to the U.S. from… Read More
Indian-American performer finds balance between identities
Growing up as the child of Indian immigrants, Abhaya Krishnan-Jha sometimes felt caught between her heritage and American upbringing. Produced by Angie Neta,… Read More
Haitian ex-pat works to empower communities in home country
Ismail Jean Baptiste founded Dream Haiti to create a connection between his new community in Buffalo, New York and his home country. Produced by Ryan… Read More
DACA provides chance for undocumented student to attend college
Even though she is undocumented, DACA recipient Lessli Martinez has applied to multiple universities and has even received scholarships to help her pursue a… Read More
Russian academic calls life in U.S. ‘a different world’
Victor Kostelanetz brought his family to the United States from Russia so that they could enjoy the freedoms and opportunities life in America affords. Read More