The Young and the Woke
The Young and the Woke is a podcast that gives the mic to high school students in Oakland, California to tell their stories. Step into the shoes of these students as they eat school lunch, ride the city bus, vote at the polls, and speak their minds. On this audio journey, keep your ears open for how students awaken to their sense of purpose and what helps them find their way. Young Whan Choi is a writer and educator and his writing and more info can be found at youngwhan.com
The Young and the Woke
Home is Where My Heart Is: An East Oakland Story
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In today’s episode, we meet Tayland Sou a senior in the Community Health Equity Academy at Castlemont High School. He cherishes East Oakland. It’s as if his home, his block, his school, and his community are coursing through his veins. All the generosity and support he receives are what fill his heart, and it’s that positive energy that he gives back to his home community.