Steppin to 1 AM

YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia, , Valerie Klinker Apr 15, 2010

1 AM -- a San Francisco Art Gallery focusing on Graffiti -- works with young artists teaching them the potential of graffiti art beyond writing on walls illegally.

Exploring the Hikikomori Phenomenon in Japan

New America Now, , Sandip Roy Apr 15, 2010

In his book Shutting Out the Sun: How Japan Created Its Own Lost Generation, Michael Zielenziger explores the phenomena of the "hikikomori," young Japanese men taking to their rooms in their parents homes for months at a time and leaving life outside.

"The Other" Immigrant Experience

New America Now, , Sandip Roy Apr 14, 2010

What does it mean to be Japanese American during the mid-twentieth century? Sam and Keiko find love but fate intervenes as the U.S. and Japan go to war. John Hamamura is the author of Color of the Sea.

A Serial Killer Strikes in Post-War Tokyo

New America Now, , Sandip Roy Apr 13, 2010

Englishman David Peace has found living in Japan an inspiration for his writing. His book Tokyo Year Zero is the first in a crime trilogy about a real life serial killer who killed against the backdrop of burnt-out, post-war Tokyo.

Turf Dancing for Tips

YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia, , Silent Apr 10, 2010

The recession has many young people strapped for cash. But the downturn in the economy has created an increase of creativity. YO! caught up with three San Francisco turf dancers who are using their skills to make money.

New Rules on Oakland's Streets

YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia, , Donny Lumpkins and the YO! Radio Crew Apr 09, 2010

This week on YO!Radio -- we hit the streets of Oakland to talk to folks about the decrease in crime on the streets.

New America Now: Writing About Japan

New America Now, , Apr 09, 2010

This week on New America Now - Writing About Japan: A serial killer strikes in post-war Tokyo in Tokyo Year Zero by David Peace, In Color of the Sea, John Hamamura examines living in America as a Japanese-American during the mid-20th century, and Michael Zielenzieger looks at Japan's lost generation in Shutting Out The Sun.

Black Women Songwriters Discuss Their Craft

New America Now, , Sandip Roy Apr 07, 2010

The hurdles faced by black women songwriters are effectively depicted by Lashonda Barnett in her book I Got Thunder.

Call it 'Elections in Sudan'

Mosaic Intelligence Report, , Jamal Dajani Apr 03, 2010

In a report released on Tuesday, the Brussels-based International Crisis Group accused the government in Khartoum of using flawed census figures to draft unfair election laws and skew electoral districts in favor of the ruling National Congress Party.