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The Peacemaker: An Interview With Aqeela Sherrills

Aqeela Sherrills traded retaliation for reconciliation and helped broker peace between the Bloods and Crips.

 
Eyes on the Prize

Grind and Glory follows Bay Area youth who see hip-hop as their only means of expression and escape.

 
Breakin' It Down!

Students will get busy over spring break with anti-death penalty activities. We go to Austin, Texas, to interview Hooman Hedayati, president of Texas Students Against the Death Penalty.

 
Lessons From a Swing State

The editors of the documentary "Swing State Ohio" share lessons learned and offer food for thought for 2008.

 
A Different Breed of Tutor

The volunteer tutors of 826LA's writing center -- and 826's branches across the country -- offer more than help with homework: They give kids a chance to fulfill their dreams.

 
Siren Song of the Counter Culture

Interview: Punk rock band Rise Against's frontman Tim McIlrath talks about the importance of preaching to audiences on the opposite side of ones political views.

 
Before All Hope Is Lost

Every two hours, a young person commits suicide. To raise funding for this epidemic, some concerned musicians and activists have combined forces.