How this teen is reclaiming her Hispanic heritage through poetry
Ashleigh Esquivel grew up in San Antonio, Texas feeling disconnected from her Hispanic heritage. So she dedicated herself to learning Spanish in school and… Read More
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Painting helps this artist with autism “Speak Up”
Amari Taylor is on the autism spectrum and sometimes has trouble speaking, but through making and even selling his art, he’s able to express… Read More
Welcoming refugees with donated musical instruments
When Taliban forces overtook Afghanistan in the summer of 2021, Elaha Nazari evacuated and sought asylum in the United States. Through a youth-led organization… Read More
How this African dance troupe use performance as a form of a self care
For the Kawambe-Omowale African Drum & Dance troupe, performance serves as a form of self-care—and introduces the community to a traditional African art form. Read More
Community rally around artist who was arrested for painting bunnies
Artist Carl Oxley was arrested in 2018 for malicious destruction of property for painting bunnies and other friendly monsters on a train overpass in… Read More
Teen uses art to fight body shaming
Annie Knotts uses her art to celebrate women’s natural beauty and eliminate body shame around things like stretch marks and body hair. This story… Read More
Portraits help shelter dogs find new homes
Students at Stony Point High School in Round Rock, Texas create portraits of local shelter dogs as a way to encourage adoption. This story… Read More
Murals that make us feel seen
Dewanga Mayarata, a student at Rockville High School in Rockville, Maryland created a mural at her school about racial equality. This story was produced… Read More
Laloland: Empowering young people to paint in community
Phoenix-based painter and muralist Lalo Cota has made his mark through his vibrant imagery that fuses together life, death, sombrero-shaped spaceships, Mexican folk art,… Read More
Milwaukee youth theater productions reflect diverse community
First Stage offers the nation’s largest theater training program for young people and the opportunity for young thespians to share the stage with professional… Read More