Sep 05 Watch 4:18 National Cathedral stonemasons work to tell a more inclusive and honest history By Chris Schwalm, Adison Godfrey and Bella Major, Joel Aguilar Bonilla, Sanaa Stokes, PBS Student Reporting Labs Fellow The Washington National Cathedral hired its first female stonemason this year. She joins a team overseeing the installation of stone tablets that symbolize the cathedral’s mission to be a sacred gathering place where all Americans see themselves reflected. Bella Major… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 3:30 D.C. youth volunteer to preserve long-neglected and historic Black cemeteries By Marie Cusick, Ashley Porter and Claire Baek, Trinity Smith, Stella St. Clair, Cody Finnegan, PBS Student Reporting Labs Fellow Last year, Congress passed a measure to find and protect historic Black cemeteries nationwide. But the money to do the work hasn't been allocated. Some aren't waiting for lawmakers to act. Earlier this summer, dozens of people came together to… Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch 3:11 Tangier Island residents work to preserve culture threatened by rising sea levels By Christine Zirneklis Rising waters due to climate change and erosion are diminishing the landmass of Tangier Island, Virginia, a tiny speck of land in the Chesapeake Bay, and threatening a centuries-old culture fostered by the island’s isolation. PBS News Student Reporting Labs’… Continue watching
Jun 02 Watch 3:29 A look inside a D.C. retail village helping Black businesses rebound from the pandemic Four years ago, Black-owned businesses were among the hardest hit by pandemic disruptions. Many have rebounded, and in one retail space in Washington, D.C., supporting local Black entrepreneurs has been a key mission. From PBS NewsHour’s Student Reporting Labs, Morgan… Continue watching
Mar 12 Watch 3:53 Student Reporting Labs speaks with the U.S. surgeon general on youth mental health By Briget Ganske, Jaylah Moore-Ross The new season of PBS NewsHour’s Student Reporting Labs podcast “On Our Minds” is underway. In this episode of the series that focuses on mental health challenges among young people, Bree Campbell and James Kim speak with U.S. Surgeon General… Continue watching
Mar 05 Watch 2:55 Austin theater company works to preserve Latin American culture By Journey Love Taylor, Marcos Sanchez, Natalie Erzal, Tara Bordeaux, Gil Garcia The Austin, Texas theater company, Proyecto Teatro, aims to promote and preserve Latin American culture. Its latest project is helping redefine Latin American history. Journey Love Taylor of our Student Reporting Labs Academy shares the story as part of our… Continue watching
Feb 28 Watch 2:53 Texas music teacher uses mariachi to help students connect with Mexican culture By Leah Clapman, Victor Fernandez, Mercedes Ezeji The rhythm of mariachi music is known worldwide and becoming even more so. Music teacher Susana Diaz-Lopez shares her insights on its growth and impact in the Austin area. From cultural connections to musical exploration, her students find their place… Continue watching
Jan 25 Watch 3:39 How SaulPaul is using his music to inspire and empower young people By Christopher Schwalm, Marshal Smith, Ana Sofia Contreras, Layla Benoit Motivated to make a change after serving time in prison for forgery, credit card abuse and burglary, SaulPaul discovered music as a way to inspire young people and help them avoid his path. The three-time Grammy-nominated performer calls himself “the… Continue watching
Dec 26 Watch 3:08 Teens reflect on how social media nearly ruined their friendship By Becky Wandel, Marie Cusick and Rawan Elbaba, Student Reporting Labs The addictive nature of social media doesn't just have parents, lawmakers and advocates worried. Last year, more than half of U.S. teens said it would be difficult to give up social media, including TikTok and YouTube. The latest episode of… Continue watching
Nov 30 Watch 3:28 How Hawaii students convinced schools to provide free menstrual products By Kate Nakamura It took many years of effort from students and advocates, but Hawaii is now one of nine states requiring public and charter schools to provide free menstrual products to students. Kate Nakamura from the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs has… Continue watching