Bell Multicultural High School

Posted on 24 Feb 2009 in Radio Rootz

Bell
Multicultural High School is located in the Northwest neighborhood of
Columbia Heights.

The school reflects the diversity of the
neighborhood; most Bell students come from Central and South America,
while others come from African and Asian backgrounds. While
the neighborhood goes through gigantic economic transitions that
continue to displace low -to- moderate income individuals and families,
the school has maintained its commitment to serve the community it
started with despite moving to a state -of- the- art building 2 years
ago.

Radio Rootz is part of Bell’s multi-media after school arts program. The
program, led by teacher and veteran videographer Akeel Ali, includes
photography, djaying, video, and graffiti in its long list of media
skills students have the opportunity to learn. Luckily,
radio is included on that list and Rootz’s teacher Selina Musuta works
with 8 of Bell’s finest on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

In May, students completed their final pieces on their own on topics
ranging from the school’s uniform policy to what it means when a
parent’s child turns 18.

 

“The Block”

{mp3}radiorootz/BELL The Block{/mp3}DOWNLOAD: “The Block”Do you cross the street when you see a group of boys hanging out on
the street? Do you think that that they are up to no good? Shaquita
Holmes of Radio Rootz tries to find out the answer to the question of
what is it that young men in the community do when they hang out on
DC’s street corners?

“Uniform Policy”

{mp3}radiorootz/BELL Uniform Policy{/mp3}DOWNLOAD: “Uniform Policy”In the last 10 yrs more and more public schools in the District of
Columbia have instituted a uniform policy. A lot of students can’t
stand them. Some students have accepted them. Chut Vu, Erwin Mutamba,
and Marcus Williams, all students at Bell Multicultural High School,
examine the reasons behind the policy and whether the policy is making
school life better for DC’s students.

“Epidemic: Senioritis”

{mp3}radiorootz/BELL Epidemic Senioritis{/mp3}DOWNLOAD: “Epidemic: Senioritis”Now that the end of the school year is approaching many seniors are
experiencing a large amount of stress and are becoming overwhelmed with
all the graduation requirements. The seniors at Bell Multicultural High
School are no different. They have all become victims of the senioritis
epidemic. Bell Senior, Aurora Graciano, explores the causes of the
senioritis epidemic and asks her fellow classmates what it means to be
its victim.

“Now That You’re 18″

{mp3}radiorootz/BELL Now That Youre 18{/mp3}DOWNLOAD: “Now That You’re 18″ Turning 18 in U.S. society technically means that you are legally an
adult but for a lot of parents it’s a hard reality to face. Bell
Multicultural High School senior and recently-turned 18 year old,
Shanell Williams takes a look at the struggle between parents and their
18 year old children.

“About Me: Why I Use Social Networking Sites”

{mp3}radiorootz/BELL About Me_Why I Use Social Networking{/mp3}DOWNLOAD: “About Me: Why I Use Social Networking SitesWhen it comes to digging for music or connecting with old friends,
websites like Myspace, Friendster, and Facebook are rapidly becoming
the new tools keeping youth in constant communication. Radio Rootz
students at Bell Multicultural High School asked their peers what
social networking sites they use?

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