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"We decided we would create a volunteer system that would bring different talents to the community"
We walked in with the sole intention of introducing ourselves, instead we found ourselves enveloped by the shop's stories and images
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.
Can you love a neighborhood and still see the rough edges? Student producer Lewa can and she helps us see it too with her photographs of Leimert Plaza Park.
The World Stage has captivated and inspired artists, musicians and poets for 25 years. On this day it also captivated a young woman with a camera.
What does the art in your neighborhood look like? Student producer Joy chose to answer that question for Leimert Park, and took a close look at the art along Degnan Boulevard.
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.
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.