September Show '11 J2 (D.A.M.N YC News)

See Jeremiah Salvador sing his way right into our hearts. This guy has talent. If you feel you have some talent please email youth@youthchannel.org and find out how to be on one of our shows. Thanks!

July Show '11: YFEN (D.A.M.N YC News)

Check out this silent film about what the President should help us with. It was made for youth by youth.

July Show '11: Stress in the recession (D.A.M.N YC News)

Are you stressing in the recession? Don't be! Here are a couple of cool ways to cool off for the summer months.

July Show '11: Beyond Beats n Rhymes (D.A.M.N YC News)

A few weeks ago there was a screening of a documentary about hip hop masogany, the controversial lyrics and the defilement of woman in hip hop. The documentary was called "Hip Hop Beyond Beats and Rhymes" . After the screening of this film, there a panel discussion with artists such as La Bruja, Tim M west and Talib Kweli and more. Check out what some hip hop heads have to say about hip hop, where its been, and where its going. Enjoy!

June 2011: Gay Rights Legalized

Two years after the New York State Senate strongly rejected gay marriage it finally came to a vote again tonight. This time, the State Senate voted to legalize same-sex marriage by a margin of 33 to 29. The religious amendments to the bill passed in the Assembly by 82-47 earlier in the evening; now the bill just needs Governor Cuomo's signature to become law.
As the vote began there was some confusion when State Senator Tom Duane started to defend the bill he sponsored—saying "What this bill will do is say that we are family in a way that no other word can. And that word is marriage." What a glorious occasion for LGBTQ youth and adults!!!!

Check out this video done by Associated press about the response of New Yorkers from the verdict.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3Ds479vD00

June 2011: National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York

Spread out a picnic on the lawn at Bryant Park and watch classic films in the open air with your fellow New Yorkers. The HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival is a New York summer tradition.

The films will be projected in 35mm onto a screen 20 feet high by 40 feet wide. All films begin at dusk (usually between 8 pm and 9 pm), but the lawn opens at 5 pm for blankets and picnicking (you can line up on the edges of the lawn starting at 4PM). Get there early and stake out a spot if you want a good view of the screen. While you wait for the feature presentation, enjoy classic animation courtesy of Warner Bros.

Look at these photos of the crowd that came out!

June 2011: National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York

Join the crowds of more than two million to celebrate Puerto Rican culture at the National Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 12, 2011. The Puerto Rican Day Parade (also known as the National Puerto Rican Day Parade) takes place annually along Fifth Avenue in New York City, on the second Sunday in June, in honor of the nearly 4 million inhabitants of Puerto Rico and all people of Puerto Rican birth or heritage residing in the mainland U.S. In 2006, more than 80,000 participants marched and nearly 2 million spectators lined the parade route.[1] The parade always attracts many celebrities, both Puerto Rican and of Puerto Rican heritage, and many politicians from the Tri-State area.
The parade marches along Fifth Avenue from 44th Street to 86th Street and has grown to become one of the largest parades in New York City, with nearly three million spectators annually.
Check out this video to see the fun and festivities.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYHcmNk7Oys

May Show '11: Introduction (D.A.M.N Y.C News)

Welcome to the Youth Channel's Defense Against Media Nonsense news show! Our news show is different from other news shows because the DAMN YC News is made for youth, by youth. We cover topics that you want to see from political events, community news to independent music videos, rallies, movies and other topics you care about. DAMN offers a look at community issues that are under exposed in the media. It's uncut; it's different; it's about change. It's Defense Against Media Nonsense. www.youthchannel.org

May Show '11: John Gillette "ALL BAD" (D.A.M.N. Y.C News)

John Gillette is one of America's well known artist. Most recently, he has been given the opportunity to work with the famed production/artist duo of Midi Mafia, highly acclaimed for working with acts such as 50 Cent, David Archuleta, Lloyd Banks, Brandy, Nelly, G-Unit, Angie Martinez and several others. Check out this video entitled "All Bad" by John Gillette. Enjoy!
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May Show '11: Yan Carlos Mejia (D.A.M.N Y.C News)

Yan Carlos produced En Alerta T.V. Its a show about celebrity Gossip, pop culture, and trivial world news. Yan Carlos is the first producer on Youth Channel to make a news show in spanish. Stick around to hear what Yan Carlos talks about his show. DAMN YC News reporter Jammell Sykes has the scoop. www.youthchannel.org

May Show' 11: Jose Interview (D.A.M.N. .Y.C News)

On this episode of D.A.M.N News, we are going to meet one of Youth Channel's producer, Jose, Serrano. Jose hosts his own show entitled the Jose News Show. Jose's show showcases young talent, entrepreneurs, youth organizations, rally's, politics and more. He has done interviews with notable city officials as well as youth from different backgrounds. He uses twitter, facebook, and other social networks to communicate with his supporters and finding information. Check out this interview done by reporter, Manny Rosario as we look into how Jose uses new media tactics as a tool to foster interactivity with his shows content and the viewers that watch them. www.youthchannel.org