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Ariyana Griffin

Ariyana Griffin

Verified

Freelance Writer, YR Media

Baltimore

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Community , Music , Culture , International Affairs , Chicago

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Total articles 241

  • Mental Health Archives

    By Dorothy Boulware Verified, Aria Brent, Ariyana Griffin, Tashi McQueen| Afro-American Newspapers Verified The FDA has approved the first new drug in decades to treat chronic schizophrenia, which is effective and has fewer side effects than existing treatments, and could be beneficial to the Black community, where the rate of schizophrenia diagnoses is estimated to be up to five times higher than in the White community.

    By Dorothy Boulware Verified, Aria Brent, Ariyana Griffin, Tashi McQueen · Afro-American Newspapers

    Jan. 31, 2025

  • Black Girls Code: Committed to increasing representation in tech fields

    By Ariyana Griffin| Afro-American Newspapers Verified By Ariyana GriffinAFRO Staff Writeragriffin@afro.comBlack Girls Code (BGC) is an organization dedicated to breaking down barriers to access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics for Black women and girls ages seven to 25 years old. The organization’s work is essential due to the low numbers of Black women partaking in fields related to technology.

    By Ariyana Griffin · Afro-American Newspapers

    Jan. 08, 2025

  • Mental Health Archives

    By Dorothy Boulware Verified, Aria Brent, Ariyana Griffin, Tashi McQueen| Afro-American Newspapers Verified The FDA has approved the first new drug in decades to treat chronic schizophrenia, which is effective and has fewer side effects than existing treatments, and could be beneficial to the Black community, where the rate of schizophrenia diagnoses is estimated to be up to five times higher than in the White community.

    By Dorothy Boulware Verified, Aria Brent, Ariyana Griffin, Tashi McQueen · Afro-American Newspapers

    Jan. 31, 2025

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YR Media

YR Media, formerly known as Youth Radio, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to media, technology, and music training for young BIPOC content creators aged 14-24. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Oakland, California, YR Media has expanded its reach with additional hubs in Los Angeles, Chicago, and other U.S. cities. The organization focuses on education, mentorship, and career development to empower emerging voices in the media landscape. YR Media offers immersive training in journalism, audio production, music, and digital content creation, along with stipend-supported programs. It produces youth-driven stories in collaboration with notable partners like NPR, *The New York Times*, and *Teen Vogue*. The organization also runs popular podcasts, including *Adult ISH*, which has surpassed 1 million downloads. YR Media emphasizes holistic support, providing counseling, healthy meals, and career-track opportunities for graduates in media and tech, while advocating for youth participation in media to address systemic inequities.

Oakland, California, United States

'+1 510-251-1101

Founded: 1993