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 As the strapping Mexican Beat Maker behind the stage name Turbo Sonidero Futuristico...More>>>

Don't let them fool you...More>>>

On March 4, young people, parents and teachers in more than 30 states marched to protest budget cuts to public education. More>>>

Students Take on the Budget and "Lingering Sense of Doubt" at March 4th Action
Chris Klapperich
March 7, 2010

California students united on March 4, 2010 to protest the financial budget and take a stand for their education. More>>>

Economic Woes = No Edukayshun
By Charlene Gunasekera
March 5, 2010

In the midst of major student actions regarding budget cuts and the right to education, one student questions the broader economic environment...More>>>

Drip. Drip. Drip
March 3th, 2010
Poem by Said M. Farah

Misguided lives I sift thru hands like Barbados hot white sands
We are attached at the hip, You & I...More>>>

Trouble On The Block
March 1, 2010
Audio by Mr. David Madrid
Photo by Lupe Madrid

Block2Block Radio's Mr. David Madrid & Homeboy Mad along with special guest Tito Salas, speak on San Jose's current rash of street violence...More>>>

"Blessed Are Those who Suffer”
The Passing of Alfredo Espinoza
Story by Marcos J. Reyes
March 1, 2010

Alfredo Ezpinoza was a 15-year-old kid from the block.  Same neighborhood I am from. On February 11 2010, two boys were attacked in on Kollmar Drive...More>>>

I Was Falsely Arrested and Detained for Murder
By Ramon Vasquez
February 23,2010

Editor's Note" February 23, 2010 Ramon Vasquez recieved his factual finding of innocence from the court. Below is story of perservance for the truth...More >>>

Ask a Mexican
Video By Angel Luna
February 24,2010

Got a spicy question about Mexicans? ...More>>>

Young, Black, Male, Single--and Homeless in San Jose
By La Mar Williams II
February 23,2010

My birthday is coming in a couple of weeks. It'll be my 25th, and it falls on a Saturday. Saturdays have always been kind of important to me...More>>>

Are you 16-24 and living in Santa Clara County? Then enter our "Why you count" poster contest! Come up with a poster design that show us why YOU count...More>>>

I remember the last time the Census form came to my house. I was 14-years-old. My mother and father, both immigrants from Samoa and living in our...More>>>

Olor A Pecado
TurboMex Remix
Contra Discos Records
February 17, 2010

Contra Discos Records is a fresh new record label that is coming out of San Jose CA...More>>>

Lalo's World
Marijuana Saves Lives
Comic by Eduardo Juarez Jr.
February 16, 2010

How Marijuana can be a life saver...More>>>

Starting with a "Clean Slate" -- Santa Clara County Tattoo Removal Program
Reuben Luna's Graduation Speech
Text by Reuben Luna // Photos by Richard Babcock
February 15, 2010

Clean Slate is a tattoo removal program located in Santa Clara County...More>>>

"If It Is Not On Paper, It Doesn't Exist"
by Beat WithOut Writer Richard Young
February 10, 2010

The Beat With Out is an extention of the Beat Within, a writing program for youth in juvenile hall. The Beat With Out allows writers to continue to contribute after they leave juvenile hall.More>>>

Probation Officers Don't Need Guns, They Need to Help the Probationer
Commentary by "Probationer" // Video by La Mar Williams II
February 9, 2010

I've been on court and supervised probation since I was 16 years old. More>>>