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Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Looking for Science at King
Hi, I'm Beyanca! I've never done an experiment in school. I'm going to be talking about the lack of science programs at Martin Luther King High School.
2025-02-19
02 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
About the Staff at Martin Luther King High School
@BEOYouth | We have some things to say about the staff here at King!
2025-01-14
22 min
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One-on-One with Rakin
@BEOYouth | We sat down with Rakin to discuss his vision for King and asked about some of the things he said at the debate.
2024-10-30
19 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
One-on-One with Shardae
@BEOYouth | We sat down with Shardae to ask about some things she said at the debate and to get her vision for the students at King. Adrese joined her later in the discussion.
2024-10-30
11 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Larry Krasner: Prison, Politics, & Purpose
@BEOYouth | We got a chance to sit down and talk with Philly's District Attorney, Larry Krasner. We didn't capture all of what we discussed, but we still got a lot.
2024-05-24
22 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Black History in Philly Part 2
@BEOYouth | Listen to learn about Julian Francis Abele, Cecil B. Moore, and Guion Bluford!
2024-02-27
05 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Black History in Philly
@BEOYouth | Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, Caroline LeCount, James Forten and others were Black Philadelphians and important in Black History. In this episode we give you a quick window into some of their lives.
2024-02-13
10 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Mask on! Mask OFF!
(some strong language) @BEOYouth | Philly has officially banned ski masks in many public places. Do you agree or disagree? beats by our own Na'im on ig @ njgang_productions
2023-12-19
04 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
'Twas the summer before college
@BEOYouth | Originally published 8/5/21, Martin Luther King alumnus Shane and his teacher, Dr. Flemming talk about college, FAFSA, and a special program at the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP). Original description below Our students are on summer break, but I recently caught up with one alumnus of Martin Luther King High to chat about his heading to college in the fall. He talks FAFSA Community College of Philadelphia Center for Male Engagement Time management Schooling v. education Teachers at King and more
2023-09-02
18 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Black Hairstyles: Appreciation or Appropriation?
@BEOYouth | Originally published 10/23/20 under the original title: Unscripted: Black hairstyles and more Here, the first group of podcasters at Martin Luther King High explore how others (read white women) appreciate or appropriate Black hairstyles and other physical and cultural aspects of Black being.
2023-07-03
18 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Juneteenth Becoming a National Holiday: Shane's Thoughts from 2021
@BEOYouth | Originally published on 6/19/21, we're republishing this episode with a new title and a couple of other edits. The original title was One-on-One with Shane: On Juneteenth becoming a national holiday Original description: It's summer, so we're not in class anymore, but c/o 2021 alumnus, Shane, was willing to sit down and chat about Juneteenth becoming a national holiday. The cover art is courtesy of graffiti art on a student's desk.
2023-06-20
16 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Two [Black] Kids Riding Skateboards
@BEOYouth | Nate and Bryant, two Black teens at King skateboard and defend their sport and fun from Brunia's barbs. In her defense, Brunia is bothered by their seeming lack of safety when skateboarding through the city streets and...HIGHWAYS!
2023-06-06
12 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Tulsa Race Massacre & Black Wall Street: One-on-One with Nahjae
@BEOYouth | First published, 12/26/2021 - REMASTERED 5/31/2023 Nahjae, a senior at Martin Luther King High School, did her senior project on the Tulsa Race Massacre & Black Wall Street. A former student of Comm101, she graciously agreed to return to the podcast to discuss her knowledge and why she chose the subject.
2023-06-01
05 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Teaching in a Segregated School: Our Conversation with Mr. Bowman
@BEOYouth | Here with chat with Mr. Bowman, one of many Black male teachers here at King. We talk about him teaching in an all Black school, gentrification, redlining, and more!
2023-05-23
14 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
"Mad and sad out here!" Our conversation with Mr. Eric
@BEOYouth | Mr. Eric is our STEP Case Manager here at Martin Luther King. According to our school district, "The Case Manager connects families to community resources to address a child’s needs." Mr. Eric does that and more, so we talked to him for Mental Health Awareness Month.
2023-05-16
26 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
"Insight into a Therapist" ~Jadun & Aniyla with Ms. April
@BEOYouth | Jadun said it was like "insight into a therapist." In this episode he and Aniyla sit down with our very own Mrs. April Lancit, LMFT for a wide ranging interview! "Ms. April" is the STEP Clinical Coordinator at Martin Luther King! Click here for more on STEP.
2023-05-09
28 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Martin Luther King's Nobel Peace Prize via Nicholas 2/9/23
SAY IT LOUD! | Hear a little about Dr. Martin Luther King's Nobel Peace prize with Nicholas! @BEOYouth #SayItLoudMLK
2023-02-09
02 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
SAY IT LOUD! Series Introduction
@BEOYouth | Black History Month special series from the Martin Luther King High School community! We're calling this series, SAY IT LOUD! #SayItLoudMLK cover photo cred📸: @nappystock
2023-02-01
01 min
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IDK who to cheer for!
@BEOYouth | Student at King used to go to Hill-Freeman. Teacher at King coaches for Hill-Freeman. Student at King who used to go to Hill-Freeman has the person who coaches at Hill-Freeman as a teacher at King. Yup. "IDK who to cheer for!" ~student (btw, KING COUGARS won 48-29)
2022-12-23
03 min
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King's Crown Jewel
@BEOYouth | Nah, but for real, our guy Jewel Gadson is November's Senior of the Month for the school district! I'Lan sits down with both him and the teacher who nominated him, Ms. K!
2022-12-20
04 min
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11th grade and first time on SEPTA
@BEOYouth | She's a teenager, goes to Martin Luther King and has never been on a SEPTA bus or train before! To be fair, she moved to Philly from another part of the state. How was her experience? What did she expect to see on the bus? Would she ride the bus again?
2022-11-15
02 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Happy Birthday to US!!!
@BEOYouth | We were born on 10/13/2020 while home, learning remotely! 3 Comm101 classes later, we're still here! THANK YOU for your support!
2022-10-14
01 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Cougar Baristas Coffee KickOff!
@BEOYouth | "We are hosting donuts and coffee and tea in our classroom, Ms. Horton's classroom!" ~Ameah That's the description.
2022-10-11
08 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
PREVIEW Cougar Baristas Coffee Kickoff!
@BEOYouth | Ms. Horton's Life Skills class is serving up some coffee, tea, and donuts with a purpose! FULL EPISODE drops on TUESDAY
2022-10-08
00 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Black Male Teachers: Uncles, Favorite Cousins
As Na'Mya says in the intro, you've heard from the teachers, now hear from 9th graders! Janiyah and Saniyah talk about what it's like having all Black men for their main subjects in 9th grade.
2022-10-04
04 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
PREVIEW Black Male Teachers: Uncles, Favorite Cousins
Janiyah and Saniyah, two 9th graders talk about having all Black men as teachers for their core subject areas. NEW EPISODE drops on Tuesday, 10/3
2022-10-03
01 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Tired of the gun violence
"Sooooo … when we doing the podcast cause I’m real tired of the gun violence" I'Lan, with others, comes back to BEOYouth to discuss gun violence, PnB Rock's murder, and the death of a classmate due to gun violence!
2022-09-20
07 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
PREVIEW Tired of the gun violence
Tiffany Fletcher, Daniel Ruley, PnB Rock, just 3 out of hundreds! Preview our latest episode. Full conversation drops Tuesday.
2022-09-17
01 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
MLK HS students on the death of Queen Elizabeth
Black Twitter was on ablaze in reaction to the death of Queen Elizabeth. Consider this producer's prerogative, but I set out to find out how the students of King felt, if they felt anything at all about the death of Queen Elizabeth like Black Twitter did.
2022-09-09
02 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
LilDurkMichaelJacksonShawnMendezLilUziVertTupac
yup. all of em. 1st episode of the school year and the new podcast team is talking music! Like, comment, share, and subscribe! @BEOYouth
2022-09-09
05 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
PREVIEW LilDurkMichaelJacksonShawnMendezLilUziVertTupac
A lil taste of Comm101's opinion of lil durk, lil uzi vert, and the rest offum
2022-09-09
00 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Year 3 Loading...
Welcome to year 3 of the Behind the Eyes of Our Youth podcast! Here are 3 of the voices you'll hear on the pod this year!
2022-09-02
01 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
💔 Naeem: GBNF
Less than a week after school let out for summer, King lost a king. Naeem.
2022-08-11
00 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Battle of the Sexes!
[Originally published 11/21/20 - accidentally unpublished 7/2022] Can someone turn down the thermostat, it's getting HOT in here! The juniors and seniors of Doc Flem's Communications 101 class decided to discuss the answer to the question, Is it harder being a man or a woman? Listen in as they share their thoughts and opinions on who has it harder!
2022-08-11
32 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
⚠️The N-word: Asking a Different Question
@BEOYouth We're revisiting a topic we've discussed on the show before, but with a different question. One of the class members asked, "How do Black people feel about being the only ones allowed to say the N word without being considered racist?"
2022-07-22
12 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
[PREVIEW] The N-Word: Asking a different question
@BEOYouth pod PREVIEW - Much like "does sugar go in grits?" we're revisiting what is fixing to be a timeless discussion/debate, use of the n-word. The class posed and explores a slightly different question, however. FULL EPISODE DROPS FRIDAY
2022-07-20
01 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
[PREVIEW] This past year with Zion, Zaja, and Lance
@BEOYouth's Zion, Zaja, and Lance, all juniors, reflect on this past school year; a preview Full 8-minute jawn already dropped
2022-07-10
00 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
[Full] This past year with Zion, Zaja, and Lance
Zion, Zaja, and Lance reflect on this past school year as juniors and voice their expectations and hopes for senior year!
2022-07-09
07 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Getting to know William: His podcast
Meet William Honore! During remote learning he and his classmates did some Flipgrid podcasting! So, is he a podcaster or nah?
2022-07-01
07 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Getting to know Ameah: Her summer projects
In this episode, we sit down with Ameah Robinson! She tells about her summer plans at Penn and how she wants to help the homeless!
2022-07-01
02 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
[PREVIEW] Getting to know Ameah: Her summer projects
PREVIEW. Full episode drops Friday!
2022-06-30
00 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
[PREVIEW] Getting to know William: His podcast
FULL episode drops Friday!
2022-06-30
00 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Best cheesesteaks and water ice spots in Philly
Just in time for summer, here's where some of PHILLY's Black teachers and students get their cheesesteaks and water ice!
2022-06-24
05 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
[PREVIEW] Best cheesesteaks & water ice in Philly
You already know why we here!👀 New episode this FRIDAY, JUNE 24th
2022-06-22
00 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Donuts with Dads: High School Edition
Lance and Abdourahim chat with Ms. Horton, Angel, and Ameah about the morning they had Donuts with Dads!
2022-06-15
07 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
[PREVIEW] Donuts with Dads: High School Edition
FULL EPISODE - Thursday, 6/16 - Just in time for Father's Day Weekend, here's a preview of the convo Lance and Abdourahim had with Ms. Horton, Angel, and Ameah! Their class hosted a Donuts with Dads event!
2022-06-13
00 min
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PREVIEW Senior Spotlight: Paul Anderson
A preview of the conversation we had!
2022-06-09
00 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Senior Spotlight: Paul Anderson
Doc sits down with senior, Paul Anderson. They talk about a recent interview Paul did with a local TV station, his plans for the future, and his being Marty. Who, you ask, is Marty? Listen to find out.
2022-06-08
05 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
"When are we safe?"
A supermarket in Buffalo. An elementary school in Uvalde. At this point, when are we safe? Where are we safe?
2022-06-03
17 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
PREVIEW "When are we safe?"
Buffalo. Uvalde. America. When ARE we safe?
2022-06-03
00 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Not since the 90s: Flemming's return to video games
It's me, Dr. Flemming. I asked my high school juniors, where I should start if I want to get back to playing video games. Here's how they responded. Like, subscribe, and share our shows wherever you podcast. Then follow us on Twitter/Instagram/TikTok @BEOYouth
2022-05-23
06 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
PREVIEW Not since the 90s: Flemming's return to video games
It's me, Dr. Flemming. I asked my high school juniors, where I should start if I want to get back to playing video games. Here's a preview of the conversation. Full episode, Monday 5/23/22, 12noon ET
2022-05-21
01 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
THROWBACK Snippets: 2020 ELECTION
THROWBACK snippets to our thoughts on the 2020 election. Scroll for full episode
2022-05-17
00 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
WooSaah! Soft Open of the Calming Room at King!
On Friday, April 29, 2022, Martin Luther King High School celebrated the soft open of our new Calming Room! Listen here for what a calming room is, reaction from students, staff, and donors and ideas for future plans!
2022-05-02
14 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Students react to school time change; 9am-4pm
Dr. Flemming walked up to 6 random students to ask their reaction about the school time change next year. 5 offered an opinion, 1 did not. None of the students are in Doc's class.
2022-04-09
02 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Yes, PRACTICE! Staff & Student post-game interviews
Final score, 63-58. The STAFF of Martin Luther King High School, won the game! The entire school won the afternoon, as this event was organized by King students! Tap in to hear post-game reaction and analysis! Hit us up on the gram @BEOYouth for some video and pics of today's game!
2022-04-01
06 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
PRACTICE??
Friday, April 1st @ 12:00 it all goes DOWN! Dubbed "Students vs. Staff" Hoop Dreams 22, King staff and alumni will face off against current King students in a game that is equal parts bragging rights and fundraiser! Comm101 student I'Lan sits down with the staff sponsor, Mr. Eric and two of the student players! Someone needs PRACTICE, but who? Tap in!
2022-03-31
09 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
PREVIEW: Ooops upside the head: Will & Chris
There was no shortage of opinions in this discussion!
2022-03-29
00 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
⚠️⚠️Ooops upside the head: Will & Chris
⚠️EXPLICIT⚠️ [LANGUAGE & ADULT THEMES] Heard that jawn all the way over here! POP goes the Will? Our take on the whole Will and Chris...entang--{cough}--situation! Plus some Kanye and Kim just for a little razzle dazzle!
2022-03-28
31 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Our Voice, Our Choice: One-Minute+ Speeches
Congress has one-minutes speeches, well....so do we! teen pregnancy, gaming, love, money, music, and more on this episode of the Behind the Eyes of Our Youth podcast!
2022-03-21
09 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Black History Special Episode: Layla on Sojourner Truth
Listen, in this episode, as Layla teaches us about Sojourner Truth!
2022-02-28
01 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Black History Special Episode: Abdourahim on Chaka Zulu
Here, Abdourahim teaches us about Chaka Zulu!
2022-02-27
01 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Black History Special Episode: Nyasia on Nat Turner
For this 2nd of 4 Black History special episodes, Nyasia teaches us about Nat Turner!
2022-02-27
01 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Black History Special Episode: Lance on Richard Wright
Here Lance provides us information about the writer and activist Richard Wright!
2022-02-25
02 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
9th Graders on In-Person v. Virtual Learning
The last full school year they were in a school building was when they were in 6th grade! They're now in 9th grade. In this episode they reflect on the pros and cons of in-person and virtual learning.
2022-02-18
05 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
PREVIEW - 9th Graders on In-Person v. Virtual Learning
6th grade. That was the last time these 9th grade students were in their school buildings for a full school year. Hear this preview of an upcoming conversation they had on the pros and cons of in-person verses virtual learning.
2022-02-17
00 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Anthony's Experience with Gun Violence
As he prepares to celebrate his 17th birthday, Anthony reflects back on a life and death situation he experienced while at work. Gun violence.
2022-02-04
04 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
PREVIEW Anthony's Experience with Gun Violence
Anthony reflects on a recent traumatic experience he had with gun violence in Philly. Full episode drops Friday, 2/4 at noon.
2022-02-02
00 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
PREVIEW: Black Youth on Social (In)justice
preview
2022-01-28
00 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Black Youth on Social (In)justice
The assignment was to give a speech/talk on either a social justice issue or on joy and happiness. Please listen to two previous episodes that feature talks from this same class session, "Personal Joy and Happiness" and "Missing and Possibly Exploited." In this episode, the students talk (or rap) about social issues that matter to them.
2022-01-28
11 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Personal Joy & Happiness
Recently the students in Comm101 at King (Philly) did some in-class speeches or talks. The choice was either a social justice issue or joy and happiness. Three students chose happiness at the time of the recording. Two are represented in this episode.
2022-01-14
06 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
PREVIEW Missing and Possibly Exploited: Looking for Shanyea Rolle
Preview of "Missing and Possibly Exploited: Looking for Shanyea Rolle"
2022-01-12
01 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Missing and Possibly Exploited: Looking for Shanyea Rolle - HOUSTON, TX
Zaja has one question, where is her god-sister? In this episode, Zaja is giving a talk in class as part of an in-class assignment. She gets candid about her god-sister's disappearance, possible sighting, and how Black women just tend to "go missing" in this country. For pics of Shanyea, head to our socials @BEOYouth on twitter and instagram.
2022-01-12
09 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
⚠️Who can(not) say n*gga?
⚠️SENSITIVE TOPIC⚠️ Three friends at King walked into room 305 after class. They sat and talked. Someone said the n--word and one of the friends said, "You can't say that!" Dr. Flemming asked if he could record a conversation about why she thought he couldn't use that word. So, who can(not) say n*gga? The students discuss that, race, language, history, science, and what one believes is Black hypocrisy.
2022-01-07
12 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
⚠️ PREVIEW - Who can(not) say n*gga?
⚠️WARNING⚠️ Sensitive topic Preview this upcoming episode of 3 Martin Luther King High School friends discussing the n-word and who can use it...or not! Episode drops 1/7/22
2022-01-07
00 min
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Testing 1-2-3
This is a fake episode that may turn real. If you're listening this via our stream, then I guess it turned real.
2022-01-06
09 min
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Poddy Promo
Poddy Promo @BEOYouth
2022-01-03
02 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
"Black-on-Black" Crime When Talking Police Brutality?
With no official preparation time for this discussion, Dr. Flemming proposes an impromptu episode on this topic towards the end of class one day. Is is fair to bring up "Black-on-Black" crime in a discussion on police violence against Black people? 11th and 12th grade students at Martin Luther King High School discuss it.
2021-12-20
10 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
A Conversation with Ms. Lee
My class and I had the chance to sit with one of staff members at King, Ms. Lee. Ms. Lee was a student at Barratt Junior High School when Dr. King spoke there in October of 1967. She recalls that day and also gives passes some sound wisdom on to us. Forgive first couple of minutes of low sound quality.
2021-11-20
17 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
One-on-One with Anisha: Reflecting on this past year
Now an alumna of Martin Luther King High School, Anisha reflects on this past school year. She reflects on remote learning, podcasting in our class, and looks ahead a bit at what the future may hold for her.
2021-06-18
04 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Rehearsal Sounds
As the year comes to a close and as the students prepare for graduation, I'm behind the mic at Behind the Eyes of Our Youth podcast.
2021-06-11
08 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Prom Sounds
Hi, this is Dr. Flemming, these guys' teacher for Comm101 and producer/editor for the Behind the Eyes of Our Youth podcast! You hear my voice for the first time bringing you the sounds of the end of the school year, beginning with their prom, our 2021 Met Gala. It was held on Friday, June 4th. Let's listen...
2021-06-07
09 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
The Chauvin Verdict. Is it Justice?
Warning: Some of the comments may be offensive to some audiences. We want you to listen to the entire episode before making judgments.
2021-05-25
46 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
iPhone v. Android
Forget about some chicken and egg! THIS is the age old question according to one GenZ-er! What's YOUR final answer? Hit up that poll on our class demo page on Twitter - @comm101_
2021-05-20
08 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
The Po-E-Tea Debrief
Comm101's reflections on the poems we heard in Po-E-Tea parts 1 & 2 Some chose to speak aloud, others chose to comment in the chat.
2021-05-11
08 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
"Po-E-Tea" Part 2
Once we spilled the Po-E-Tea, we didn't want to clean it up! This episode is part 2 of Comm101's celebration of National Poetry Month. 99% of this episode was recorded in April, the official celebration month. But just as we're Black 24/7/365, so, too, is the language of human experience!
2021-05-07
08 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
"Po-E-Tea" Part 1
April is National Poetry Month. Although we're publishing in May, our poetry readings, recitations, and recordings began in April. We bring you the voices of the students in Comm101 at Martin Luther King High School in Philly! Many pieces are original works and some are the words of other poets as "all my best thoughts were stolen by the ancients.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson) "Po-E-Tea" is a play on Edgar Allen Poe, poetry, and ice tea. Dr. Flemming's former 6th grade student, Ronald Payne (2011), was hugely influential in the development of the poetry event title, Po-E-Tea. Listen. Engage. Share.
2021-05-07
20 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
You ARE? NOT? the father?👀 | A conversation on mandatory paternity tests
Should paternity tests be mandatory? (Whew, it's getting HOT in here!) Listen in as the juniors and seniors of Comm101 @ Martin Luther King High School discuss this hot topic! Listen. Engage. Share.
2021-04-27
25 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Tha Hood, Part 2: Narratives
The students tell their stories in more of a narrative format in part 2 of their experiences in "tha hood." They explore their lived experiences of survival, their opinions on the hood vs. the suburbs, syrup and sugar sandwiches, and more! They also offer solutions to the problematic aspects of the hood and why hood living is actually safe! Listen. Share. Engage.
2021-03-23
33 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Tha Hood Part 1
The Juniors and Seniors of Comm101 at Martin Luther King High dig into what the "hood" is, what's it's like growing up in "the hood", the good, the bad, the character, the fun, the violence, the loss of friends, the gentrification, the patches of grass and more! Listen. Share. Engage. Stay tuned for the publishing of part 2!
2021-03-13
18 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Original Art
Shane and Jazmyn, proud Black youth, share their original poetry! This is their tribute and contribution in celebration of the Black poets who were and are now! Some of the language may not be suitable for young audiences. #BlackHistoryMonth
2021-03-01
06 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
⚠️Black People v. N*ggas
⚠️WARNING⚠️ - Graphic thematic language - May not be suitable for some audiences. The juniors and seniors of Comm101 unpack their thoughts and feelings about the word nigga. They explore its origin, who has license to use the word, and whether there's a difference between Black people and niggas in the hood playbook!
2021-02-16
27 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
sImPiNg vs. SiMpInG
So, what exactly is simping? Welp, as you'll hear, that depends on who you ask! The juniors and seniors of Martin Luther King High keep it a bean in this episode! They keep it real and raw in their definitions of simping and the problems (or not) with it!
2021-01-09
33 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Ghetto Shmoney?
The question is, does where you come from affect how you act when you make it in life? Listen as the students of Comm101 talk moves, money, and making it! Also, what is "ghetto"? Can ghetto be good?🤔
2020-12-17
22 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Are you like that irl? Social media v. Reality
The juniors and seniors of Comm101 explore social media versus reality! What is "flexin"? Do people have a right to be upset at what others post? Listen. Share. Engage. @comm101_ or @Flemming105 on Twitter
2020-12-16
44 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Food Fight: A Thanksgiving Episode!
Just in time for Thanksgiving, the juniors and seniors of Comm101 talk Thanksgiving foods, foods from other cultures, sugar in grits and more! How about mac and cheese with baked beans? Hmmm....
2020-11-26
22 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
What's Hot and What's Not in Music, Movies, and TV [remastered, 8/2022]
Jacquees, the King of R&B? Hmmm. Would you classify Usher as old school or new school? Let's talk about who won an Emmy and who didn't! Here the juniors and seniors of Communications 101 at Martin Luther King High School discuss what's hot and what's not on the music scene, on the big screen, and on the tiny screen! @BEOYouth on all the socials Originally published 11/2020 Remastered 8/2022
2020-11-13
14 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
The 2020 election through young Black eyes
Here the juniors and seniors of Comm101 at Martin Luther King High School discuss their feelings and thoughts on the 2020 election while looking through a Black lens.
2020-11-07
12 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Is redlining the root cause of crime in Black neighborhoods?
Here, the students answer the question, "Are Black people, especially Black youth, forced into crime by the way we are forced to live because of redlining?" Listen then keep the conversation going on the socials. Tag either our main class page @Flemming105 or our Comm101 demo page, @Comm101_
2020-10-23
13 min
Behind the Eyes of Our Youth
Breonna Taylor & Wanton Endangerment: Is it enough?
In this episode, the high school juniors and seniors of Dr. Flemming's Communications 101 class opine on the tragic killing of Breonna Taylor and the sole charge of wanton endangerment. The discussion then broadens to Black lives mattering, in general, before coming back to the single officer being charged with not killing Breonna Taylor.
2020-10-14
26 min