Articles by SLB Radio
Brashear After School: Sanctuary Status
With Pittsburgh Public Schools looking like it may declare itself a “sanctuary” school district (which became official shortly thereafter), Brashear students discussed what that status would mean to their school and to their peers – a conversation that is particularly applicable because of Brashear’s large population of students who speak English as a second language.
Propel Hazelwood After School: Civil Rights and Radio Programs
Students in Radio Club at Propel Hazelwood finished their afterschool sessions with conversations about civil rights activists and positive role models as well as what they would choose to put on their own radio programs.
Woodland Hills Prime Time 2017: “The Arcane Swordsmen”
6th, 7th and 8th graders at Woodland Hills Prime Time wrote and performed their own original radio play, “The Arcane Swordsmen!” The play follows the time traveling exploits of four displaced warriors, all from different cultures and ages, as they attempt to defeat the villainous Prime and his time-controlling machinations.
Streaming Justice Webcast 2017: Students Honor MLK
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, high school students hosted Streaming Justice, a live five-hour webcast. From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., participants hosted the live webcast, selected the songs played during their segments and learned about the equipment used in a live broadcast. Discussions covered topics such as civil rights, youth engagement, public education and other matters of justice and equity.
Students that participated in Streaming Justice are from area schools including Oakland Catholic, Central Catholic, Baldwin, PA Distance Cyber Charter, CAPA, Perry and Manchester Academic Charter School.
YX: Steeltown Entertainment
From 01/14/2017: Evan Dewitt (16, Pittsburgh Allderdice), Nick Killen (17, Peters Township), Melvina Black (age, Perry Traditional), Francesco DiMaio (17, Woodland Hills High School), Divine Jones (17, Pittsburgh Allderdice), and A’Niya Vaughn (15, Pittsburgh Sci-tech) from the Steeltown Entertainment TV program Reel Teens of Pittsburgh along with teaching artist, Chris.
YX: Incalzando Trio
From 01/14/2017: Incalzando Trio featuring Kelsey Bares (17, Hampton High School) and Elizabeth Sikes (20, CCAC) on flute and Lexie Kroll (17, Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School) on oboe performs in collaboration with Youth Chamber Connection.
Jeannette After School: About Jeannette
We’re back at Jeannette Senior High School this year and excited to be working with after school students. Week one is in the books, and while we learned a lot about each other and what we’ll be working on together, the after school cohort also gave us a glimpse of what being a part of their Westmoreland community is like.
Brashear After School: MLK Day
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the horizon Brashear After School students did some writing, reflecting, and had discussions about the civil rights leader. What would MLK think of progress in the United States if he were here today?
Live Music: Jim Avett
From 01/07/2017: Live music with Jim Avett along with details on his upcoming show at The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls in collaboration with Music Night On Jupiter, 1/8 (6 pm)
