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Straight Up: Urban Voice Spring 2015 Usher and Common perform at Washington, DC Earth Day Concert Hear the full show
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Sophomore Lila Bromberg – The Field School, Washington, DC Usher and Common […]
Police are not the enemy
Senior Courtney Edwards – From the Heart Christian School, Suitland, MD Police Brutality Hear the story The advent of social media provides virtually instant access to events and happenings […]
A new metrorail line isn’t music to everyone’s ears
Sophomore Lila Bromberg – The Field School, Washington, DC Purple Line Hear the story The Purple Line is a 16-mile east-west light rail line linking Bethesda, Silver Spring, Takoma/Langley Park, […]
Law Enforcement and First Responders Don’t Just Protect and Serve!
Freshman Heleena Aseefa, W.T. Woodson – Fairfax, VA World Police & Fire Games Hear the story Fairfax County Sheriff’s Department Second Lieutenant Tony Shobe This year’s host of the International Police […]
Are Atheists Just Like You and Me?
Atheists There are roughly 34 million adults in the United States who claim no religious denomination. Straight Up: Urban Voice junior Hannah Cuthbertson of Kettle Run High in Warrenton, VA, […]
Trying to Get Minorities to Attend Private Schools is Tough
Private School Diversity All private schools claim to be champions of diversity. Some make valient efforts. Some are successful, most are not. Public school figures for Maryland show a diversity […]
Staying Back to Get a Jump on College Scholarships Is it Right?
Reclassifying With college education costs skyrocketing, some talented basketball players are choosing to stay an extra year in high school. They want to improve their game and stand out against […]
Bounty Scandal Isn’t Just Happening in the NFL
Bounty Scandal Everyone knows football is a rough and tumble sport. However, eyebrows are raised when we learn that players are paid a “bounty” to brutally take out the competition. […]
Straight Up: Urban Voice – Spring 2011
Straight Up: Urban Voice celebrates its 10th year of production at NPR and congratulates the Washington Association of Black Journalists on the 25th anniversary of its Urban Journalism Workshop. In recognition of that milestone, SUUV incorporates 25th anniversary vignettes into this year’s show. There was a lot happening in 1986. Take a listen!