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May 30, 2024 Kahvah Whittaker 0

Kathrine Nero There was a time not so long ago when families dropped what they were doing and gathered around the TV set in the […]

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Student Voices Competition 2024

February 13, 2024 Kahvah Whittaker 0

Cincinnati Public Radio & 91.7 WVXU’s Democracy & Me outreach program is pleased to announce that this year’s Student Voices Competition is officially here! Open to area […]

Democracy and Me: Civic Engagement in Cincinnati

December 6, 2023 Kahvah Whittaker 0

This past November, Democracy & Me hosted 40 students from two Cincinnati Public Schools: Roselawn Condon and Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies. The students participated […]

Democracy & Z Presents: Traveling with Rick Steves

December 4, 2023 Kahvah Whittaker 0

D&Z host, Yoshie Vinton was joined by renowned travel writer and author, Rick Steves. Rick Steves is known for his work on European travel and […]

Your Vote Counts for Sure: Understanding the Importance of Local Elections

November 1, 2023 David Childs 3

By Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityThe expression we hear often, “Your vote counts” is definitely true when examining historic close elections. Sometimes the […]

Halloween Past and Present: With Lessons and Resources for Teachers

October 30, 2023 David Childs 9

By Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionThe month of October can be very exciting! It is that time of year where fall is […]

Episode 66: Democracy and Me Welcoming Little Amal

September 19, 2023 Kahvah Whittaker 0

For the past 2 years, Little Amal has journeyed across the world in search of her mother, making friends along the way! As Little Amal […]

Episode 65 Democracy & Z Presents: Pride Month

June 23, 2023 Kahvah Whittaker 0

This month, Yoshie sat down with Dr. Anthony Foster, PhD from the University of Houston to discuss Pride Month, stigmatized identities, and intersectionality.

Democracy & Z Presents: A Chat with Mr. Filip Vanden Bulcke, the Belgian Consul General in New York

May 30, 2023 Kahvah Whittaker 0

D&Z Host, Yoshie, sits down with the Belgian Consul General of New York and discusses everything from high school passions, to the current diplomatic efforts […]

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Episode 63: Women’s History Part 2

April 6, 2023 Kahvah Whittaker 0

Yoshie and Nevaeh continue their discussion on women’s history and their experiences with learning about women of color inside and outside of the classroom. They […]

Episode 62: Women’s History Month Part 1

March 27, 2023 Kahvah Whittaker 1

The return of Democracy & Z! Democracy and Me intern, Yoshie, was joined by Clark Montessori Senior, Nevaeh in a discussion on Women’s History Month, […]

Student Voices Competition 2023

January 30, 2023 Kahvah Whittaker 0

Our annual competition is back with opportunities for students to use their creativity and voice.

Democracy & Me + Elevated Excellence Sports Academy Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 13, 2023 Kahvah Whittaker 0

Students in grades 5-8 at Elevated Excellence Academy participated in the inaugural Martin Luther King speech competition, sponsored by the Charles H. Dater Foundation. Students […]

Episode 61: Let’s Go PodCamping!

May 11, 2022 Julie Coppens 0

Less bugs, more microphones—this is how we like to commune with the elements here at D&Z. Cincinnati Public Radio’s first-ever PodCamp brought together students from […]

Young Media-Makers: Come PodCamp With Us!

March 30, 2022 Julie Coppens 0

We’re cueing up some fun here at D&Me HQ: a free PodCamp for area students in grades 8-12, happening 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May […]

Now Hiring Student Podcasters, Advisers and More

January 4, 2022 Julie Coppens 0

Cincinnati Public Radio announces spring semester work opportunities for area college and high school students and recent graduates, through WVXU’s educational outreach program Democracy & […]

Suddenly Home-Schooling? Here’s Help

March 16, 2020 Julie Coppens 0

Today I’m reminded of an old educational acronym: STOP! Spontaneous Teaching Opportunity Present! As positive as we’re all trying to be in these extraordinary and […]

Honorable Mentions From NPR Student Podcast Challenge

July 10, 2019 Webmaster 0

Earlier this year, NPR invited students to submit podcasts to the first-ever Student Podcast Challenge in order to compete for a grand prize, and a […]

Youth At The Booth Needs You!

July 5, 2019 Webmaster 1

Do you wish to be more involved in the democratic process? Looking for civic engagement opportunities? Then join Youth At The Booth! In an effort […]

Black History Series Part 1: Learning Black History through Music

February 5, 2019 David Childs 60

By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University A critical component in the success of the American democratic project is to embrace the diversity within the […]

A Conversation About Journalism

January 30, 2018 Webmaster 0

What is a Journalist? A journalist gathers and presents news and information that you can use to make better decisions about your life and community. […]

From Kroger Aisles to Ballot Boxes: Why Local Journalism (and Elections) Deserve Your Attention

June 10, 2025 Kahvah Whittaker 0

Kathrine Nero Walk into any local Kroger on a Saturday morning and you’ll see what democracy looks like in passing. Shoppers hustling for produce and […]

The Freedom of Assembly: Protesting on College Campuses 

June 5, 2025 Kahvah Whittaker 0

Meti Berhanu On this episode of Democracy and Z, we discuss the freedom of assembly and how it has shown up recently on college campuses. […]

Deepfakes and AI are rewriting the rules of truth

May 29, 2025 Kahvah Whittaker 0

Kathrine Nero Chances are within the last few days you’ve seen an image or a video you weren’t quite sure was real. Is it artificial […]

Student Voices Competition 2025: Congratulations to the Winners!

May 28, 2025 Kahvah Whittaker 0

This year, Democracy & Me held two separate Student Voices Competitions at Aiken High School on the west side of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Talawanda High […]

Health Justice: Be a Health Champion!

May 9, 2025 Kahvah Whittaker 0

Meti Berhanu Our words are important.  Our actions are important.  For 5 years our Aiken High School Students have collaborated with Cancer Justice Network as […]

Gen Z Changemakers

April 22, 2025 Kahvah Whittaker 0

Meti Berhanu All around the U.S., Gen Z and younger students are making their voices heard. Dedicated to positively impacting the world and leaving it […]

To Believe the Answer is “No:” Religion, Conscientious Objection, and the U.S. Constitution

March 21, 2025 Nathan French 0

Dr. Nathan S. French Think about a time you’ve had to say, “No.” Why did you do it? Perhaps it was in relation to refusing […]

“So Help Them God? Pledges and Oaths of Office in the American Democracy”

March 11, 2025 Kahvah Whittaker 0

Dr. Nathan S. French It’s a moment in the day that many Americans know well. After a few morning announcements, a teacher, a student, or, […]

Dare to Dream: Students Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Original Speeches

March 6, 2025 Kahvah Whittaker 0

Democracy & Me invited students from three local schools to participate in the 2025 Dare To Dream Speech Competition in honor of Dr. Martin Luther […]

Film and Representation

February 27, 2025 Kahvah Whittaker 0

Meti Berhanu In this episode, I sit down with tt Stern Enzi, freelance writer, critic and Artistic Director of the Over- the- Rhine International Film […]

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