Artistry & Self-Confidence: A Conversation with Maya Freelon
She Rocks interviews award-winning visual artist and North Carolina native Maya Freelon. Maya’s work was described by the late poet Maya Angelou as “visualizing the truth about the vulnerability...
Fund School Counselors, Not School Resource Officers
“I should not be scared to come to school. Schools need to be a place of love.” Yakob Lemma, 17, of Raleigh, NC speaks about how SROs are harming...
‘We All Deserve A Place to Live’
39% of renters and 22% of homeowners in Carteret County reported having trouble affording their homes last year. In this episode, we dig into why there is so little...
She Rocks’ Take on The Will Smith Slap
It seems like every has given THEIR hot take on the Will Smith, Chris Rock slap. But have you heard She Rocks' perspective?! In this episode, we dig into...
Black History Month
Today, we're talking about Black History Month, which wrapped up two weeks ago. We talk about Black women we admire and why. We also talk about our favorite nail...
Valentine’s Day
In this Valentine's special, we talk about our plans for the day of love. We bring you the latest in news, fashion, and entertainment. Produced by Coastal Youth Media...
Self-Worth
Today, we welcome our new co-producer, Tai! She’ll be joining the team to bring you the latest in teen news, hot topics, and entertainment. In this episode, we’re talking...
Inequitable Public School Funding Must End
Sonia Green, 17, of Durham, North Carolina speaks about how equitable funding for public school capital and enrichment activities is critical for providing equal educational opportunity to all children....
NC Public Schools Need Culturally Relevant Curriculum and Teaching
“My dad wanted me to know that people like me, we weren't just slaves. We were also really successful mathematicians and astronomers and scientists.” Laura Norman, 16, of Cary,...
We Can Heal Ourselves
This episode starts with our host Kevin sharing a traumatic experience from his teenage years. He shares this with you, the listener, so that you can better understand the...
Wellness Check: Carteret County
As a mental health crisis surges nationwide, we examine how folks in Carteret County are affected. Four local therapists provide us with insights into handling the emotional challenges of...
Thanksgiving 2021 & Gratitude
This episode is a flashback to our last recording from 2021, when we talked about our Thanksgiving holiday, how we stayed safe from COVID, and what we’re grateful for. ...
