(Video) Homegrown: HipLife in Ghana
January 4, 2009
New documentary explores hip-hop in Ghana.
Top Youth Activism Victories of 2008
By Jamilah King, Kristina Rizga, Tomas Palermo, WireTap, December 27, 2008
In a year that saw war, violence, human rights abuses and environmental degradation, WireTap also found powerful examples of young people making a real difference.
Best WireTap Stories of 2008
By The Editors, WireTap, December 22, 2008
Our editors' and readers' favorite stories, columns, blogs and videos of the year!
It's Easy Being Green
By CAP Staff, Campus Progress, December 18, 2008
Ten tips for greener holiday gifts.
(Video) Brooklyn Go Hard
Fear of a Brown Blogger, December 18, 2008
Exploring Jay-Z, hipsters and black hoodies.
Free Wheels: The Scraper Bike Movement Rolls On
By Jamilah King, WireTap, December 15, 2008
This youth-led bike movement began as a way to combine entrepreneurship and creativity. Can it also help save Oakland?
Multifaceted: Miss Universe
By Anika Brown, WireTap, December 12, 2008
A young poet's new book tackles tough lessons with style.
(Video) Toni Morrison Interview
NPR, December 11, 2008
The writer discusses her work and inspirations.
(Video) Like Us
Bambu Rants, December 9, 2008
Rapper Bambu releases new video that bridges hip hop, activism and the streets.
K Chronicles: From Cars To Rail
By Keith Knight, WireTap, December 5, 2008
K Chronicles offers the perfect solution for failing US automakers.
Stolen Hood: Danny Hoch Talks Gentrification
By Lukas Brekke-Miesner, WireTap, December 3, 2008
Danny Hoch's one-man show examines gentrification in Williamsburg, asking tough questions of both artists and his audiences.
Free Association: Sound of Silence
By Larisa Mann, WireTap, November 28, 2008
Music bloggers beware: Your posts could vanish without warning.
Beats, Rhymes and Votes
By Jamilah King, WireTap, November 26, 2008
Vote Hip-Hop contest winners rap and work for change.
K Chronicles: Hall of Presidents
By Keith Knight, WireTap, November 14, 2008
K Chronicles considers Disneyworld's latest edition to its Hall of Presidents.
Former Gang Rivals Catch Waves
By Sarah Doss, Golden Gate [X]press, November 12, 2008
Santa Barbara gang members trade turf for surf.
Kick Flipped: How Skateboarding Rides With Race
By Adrián Castañeda, WireTap, October 31, 2008
Skateboarding culture is known for its progressive art, music and fashion. But is it as forward-thinking on issues of race and class?
Free Association: Low Power to the People!
By Larisa Mann, WireTap, October 24, 2008
Fighting media consolidation one radio station at a time.
Turning Passion Into Action
By Laurie Lathem, Pop and Politics, October 22, 2008
How a drumming party in LA brought life-saving anti-malaria nets to Africa.
(Video) Hair Hustle
YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia, October 21, 2008
In these dismal economic times, braiding hair is about creativity and hustle for many young women.
Is Sports Activism Dead?
By Andy Kroll, Campus Progress, October 15, 2008
A new book shows athletes didn't use to be strangers to social justice, but today's athletes seem totally unaware of it.
