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THE LOWDOWN: Kamala ‘Brat’ Mashups Force Media to Explain Memes it Doesn’t Understand
Sure, you may have had “Former President Attempted Assassination” and “Sitting President Drops Out of Race” on your 2024 Bingo cards. But we bet you didn’t have “Vice President Bases Presidential Campaign on Hyperpop Album by the Person Who Wrote ‘I Love It’ by Icona Pop Because Memes.” Host/Producer/Editor: Malachi Segers-Seker The Lowdown gives you...
#YRRecap: The 5 Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Before you dive into what’s happening today, take a look at what may have fallen off your radar earlier this week. San Francisco Enforces Law for Homeless Sweep Do You Have a ‘Get Rich’ Plan? How One Line of Faulty Code Shut Down Worldwide Business and Travel Boring Phone, Fun Life Are You Losing or...
Boring Phone, Fun Life
Videos of people switching to a flip phone to limit the time spent on touchscreen devices have started to surface. There has been more consciousness that the amount of time spent on screens isn’t healthy for us. After watching “One Year Off Social Media As a College Student,” created by Christofu on YouTube, I became...
San Francisco Enforces Law for Homeless Sweeps
The housing crisis in the Bay Area is a major concern for many residents. In particular, homelessness on the streets of San Francisco has long been on the road to improvement. Despite initiatives, the homeless population is increasing and those who refuse refuge still prevail on the city’s streets. San Francisco Mayor London Breed plans...
Harvard & Clark Atlanta Team Up To Support Future HBCU Presidents
Harvard is teaming up with Clark Atlanta University in an initiative to help prepare future HBCU presidents to step up to the plate, not only in HBCUs but as potential leaders in government, business and higher education. Produced by Ariyana Griffin
Are You Losing or Winning Aura Points?
Have you done something today that made you proud or confident in yourself? You may have earned a few hundred aura points. How about something you feel embarrassed for doing? You probably have lost some aura points. A new TikTok trend has emerged that can dictate how “cool” you are based on an ‘aura points’...
The Gee Code: Will Gen Z Buy Into VP Kamala Harris’ Memeified Election Campaign?
Vice President Kamala Harris is in her president-brat era, per the launch of Kamala HQ, the rapid response social platform for Harris’ 2024 campaign. The Gen Z-coded launch of KHQ pays homage to Millennial singer Charli XCX’s latest album ‘Brat’ which encourages listeners to face the complex emotions of womanhood and to do so unapologetically...
#TECHTUESDAY: How One Line of Faulty Code Shut Down Worldwide Business and Travel
Millions of people have experienced issues related to the Microsoft tech shutdown including airline delays, business shutdowns and even issues at police stations and hospitals. Here’s a look at exactly what happened. Produced by Jason Sanford
Op-Ed: Harris 2024 … A New Ballot
In the last five years, Gen Z has come of voting age and they tend to be disillusioned with traditional political structures and parties, and are skeptical of mainstream politics. About eight million Gen Z are eligible to vote this year and of that number, 47% are BIPOC. YR Media’s “Control Z: #Vote2024” series examines...
VP Kamala Harris’ Opportunity to Make History for a Third Time
As the nation’s shock wears off in the wake of President Joe Biden’s announcement to not seek re-election, maybe not so surprisingly, Vice President Kamala Harris garnered her first endorsement from Biden. Shortly thereafter, the endorsements kept coming from Democrats. Tonight, I am proud to have earned the support needed to become our party’s nominee....
Do You Have a ‘Get Rich’ Plan?
One in three Americans has an idea they think could one day make them wealthy, according to new research. From writing the next big novel to a hot stock tip or never-before-seen product, the survey saw 33% say they feel they have a tantalizing idea they think could make waves in the market. And if...
Biden Bows Out
The announcement everyone was waiting for has arrived. Joe Biden is officially dropping out of the 2024 presidential election. In a statement released by Biden, the President stated his intentions to withdraw as the Democratic nominee of the presidential race. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And...
‘The Bear’ Season 3: Chaos in the Kitchen
Get your knives out and your hands ready, because the third season of “The Bear” is on deck. This Emmy award-winning and 16-time Emmy-nominated show has taken the hearts and stomachs of Gen Z by force with its witty dialogue, fast pace and delicious dishes. This season begins with dealing after the opening of Carmy’s...
THE LOWDOWN: DEI Blamed For Trump Assassination Attempt???
At this point we can assume with any major tragedy that if there’s anybody besides “regular white dudes” involved, DEI or some kind of “wokeism” will be blamed. Ah, just like the Founding Fathers intended! Host/Producer/Editor: Malachi Segers-Seker The Lowdown gives you the latest in news, pop culture, and everything else your friends will be...
Appreciating Bay Area Activists: Tiana Day
When I think back to the year 2020, I have mixed emotions. Between enduring the unknown outcomes of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and watching the rest of the world react to the fault lines of American police brutality and our political climate. I like to remember it as a year of recognizing youth leadership. When Gen...
#YRRecap: The 5 Stories You May Have Missed This Week
Before you dive into what’s happening today, take a look at what may have fallen off your radar earlier this week. L.A. Students Vocalize Disdain for Cellphone Ban Gen Z DJ Celebrates 40 Years of House Music Gen Z, Millennials Skip Formal Time Off Amid Travel Anxiety Could Gen Z Embrace Alternative Homes? Do Your...
HBCU Students Shine At MLB All-Star Week
This year’s HBCU Classic allowed baseball student-athletes to participate in the MLB All-Star Week. Bands, sororities and fraternities were part of the production as well to highlight HBCU culture. Catch a glimpse of all the festivities here. Produced by Ariyana Griffin
Could Gen Z Embrace Alternative Homes?
With the significant change in living arrangements becoming the norm, does van life and mobile living appeal to Gen Z? Gen Z faces low wages, high interest rates and political instability. Even a bachelor’s degree doesn’t guarantee security anymore. These are all symptoms of late-stage capitalism. Young people can’t afford homes. So what does a...
Proposed Texas Curriculum Blurs Lines Between Church and State
Texas is poised to have a state curriculum that would include teachings on the Bible for public elementary school students across the state. From lessons about the Gospel of Matthew centering on the crucifixion of Jesus to portrayals of Christ’s Last Supper, the new plan would infuse Biblical content into the instruction for daily reading...
Katy Perry’s ‘Woman’s World’ is a Superficial Anthem
Katy Perry has returned with her new album “143” and new comeback single “Woman’s World”. This is her attempt to return to pop stardom, what Perry received was a near-universal panning of what she deemed as a women’s empowerment anthem. To Gen Z, Katy Perry was cemented in our childhoods as one of our first...
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