Nobody expected that kids selling papers on street corners could take on two of New York City's most powerful millionaires, but that's just what happened in 1899.

When media moguls hiked prices of newspapers, a few ragged newsboys rose up against two of the most powerful men in America. Their strike brought New York City presses to a standstill and gave a voice to the voiceless.

But behind the headlines was a deeper story — of courage, unity, and justice for the exploited.

Jump back in time with us as we discuss the 1899 newsboys strike, a historic labor battle that inspired the Newsies Broadway musical. Explore how street-smart kids took on newspaper giants, changed labor history, and improved the lives of millions of kids who followed after these courageous few.

Join award-winning authors Alana Terry and Jaime Hampton, as each week we bring you unforgettable testimonies of survival, stories of justice, tales of redemption, and yes sometimes plain old murder ... but always clean and always from a Christian perspective!