Rubi Fregoso
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Objects can carry an abundance of meaning for each of us -- providing connections to moments and places in our lives.
The goal is to provide a platform for students to become engaged citizens and leaders in their communities as the process of re-imagining the L.A. River and its surroundings continues and gains momentum.
Art created by children and adults that reflects their thoughts, ideas and dreams of a healthy community.
The students asked questions regarding the origins and history of Leimert Park as well as when and why African Americans began to identify it as both a residential and cultural home.
Does practice make perfect? Well it certainly makes most activities easier and more comfortable. That was the main objective during the Youth Voices media workshop focused on video production and interview strategies.
It was time for the students to re-frame their thinking and explore how they can translate their ideas into the visual language of photography and video.
For those eager for a sweet adventure, there was a treat awaiting them at Marsh Park in Elysian Valley -- marshmallows on an open flame. Delicious!
What makes a neighborhood? For the Leimert Park student producers it's the places that nurture their creativity, connect them to their cultural roots and make them wonder what if.
Departures Youth Voices is collaborating with a strong group of young people and arts organizations deeply connected to the rich energy and history of Leimert Park.
The places, people, and objects of interest marked on their maps, collectively begin to form the student's narrative of their community.
Student producers from the L.A. River School continue their exploration of the places and people that make up the Northeast Los Angeles Riverfront district.
Students explored, conducted interviews, and took photos of the places and people that capture the many layers of Elysian Valley.