Veralyn Williams appears in the following:
Giving Birth While Black
Tuesday, May 07, 2019
Black women and their babies are dying at shockingly high rates during and after child birth. One big reason is the implicit bias of doctors. So what do we do about it?
Gentrification: Feeling Like an Outsider in Your Own Neighborhood
Monday, November 14, 2016
For kids growing up in fast-changing neighborhoods, the change can be destabilizing. Rookie reporter Corinne Bobb-Semple shares what the changes in Bed-Stuy have meant to her.
Seven Schools Later, One Student's View of Segregation
Friday, November 04, 2016
It’s frustrating that so few students know there are differences between predominantly black and white schools. My older sisters and I know. We lived them.
Digital Waves Festival Live Chats
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Feel free to bounce between the three chats or stick with the one that most interests you. You can log in at the bottom of each chat using your Facebook or Twitter account.
Born In Sierra Leone, Young Woman Documents Her Final Steps On Path To Citizenship
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Born In Sierra Leone, Young Woman Documents Her Final Steps On Path To Citizenship
Op-Ed: My Own Path to Citizenship
Thursday, February 14, 2013
"The ceremony took hours, but it wasn't until I walked out with my citizenship certificate that I finally felt claimed."
Teens and Guns: Reflections from Radio Rookies
Thursday, January 31, 2013
During a press conference last week, President Obama with Vice President Joe Biden by his side, announced his plan to implement 23 executive actions, to prevent gun violence nationally.
Obama Speaks to “Dreamers," Rookie Response: Deferred Action is not enough
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Since his first term in office Obama has promised a path to citizenship for the estimated 1.76 million undocumented immigrants, who were brought to the U.S. as children.
The Evolution of Teen Gossiping and Bullying: Told by Radio Rookie Reporters
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
The Evolution of Teen Gossiping and Bullying: Told by Radio Rookie Reporters
American Dream - Minus My Mom
Thursday, December 13, 2012
At 17-years-old Tangeneka Taylor moved to the U.S from Guyana with her dad and sister. Along with having to adjust to a new country, she’s had to adjust to life without her mom.
Sickle and Me
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Nearly 100,000 Americans suffer from a disorder called Sickle Cell Anemia. Radio Rookie Bree Person hates talking about Sickle cells – but she put together this report nevertheless.
Sandy in The Rockaways: When the Ocean Met the Bay
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Jessica Klein grew up in The Rockaways, and Rookie Grad turned Rookie Producer, Veralyn Williams followed her as she made her way to her parents' house after the storm.
The Effect of Stop-and-Frisk in the Bronx
Friday, August 31, 2012
Five Radio Rookies walked the streets of the Bronx recently to learn more about how residents of the borough, which is 90 percent black and Latino, interact with the police.
Hip Hop Dedication
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Jimmy Musa dreams of making it in the hip hop world. And he thinks he's found a way to get an edge over everyone else.
Facebook Drama
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Brianna loves spending time on Facebook and she loves the drama that is constantly unfolding there. Brianna's mother helps her navigate growing up with social media.
Rookies Anniversary
Monday, November 09, 2009
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Radio Rookies, two former rookies share excerpts of their pieces and discuss how the program affected their lives.
Young Journalists
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Veralyn Williams, Giovanni Mato and Jennifer Nedbalsky preview the NYC Grassroots Media Conference on Saturday and share their views on the future of journalism.
Excitement as "Hair" Readies to Open
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
The Public Theater's 40th anniversary presentation of the musical, "HAIR," opens Thursday night, but it's already creating quite a buzz.
Advocates Push for Law to Decriminalize Sex Trade for Teens
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Advocates hoping to decriminalize teen sex crimes are urging Gov. David Paterson to sign a bill that would offer young people assistance in getting out of the sex trade.
