Round II Projects
PROJECT
Lens of Liberation
The Lens of Liberation campaign aims to support the growth and self-determination of Chicanx youth by equipping them to take ownership of the curriculum of the campaign, ensuring it is representative of their culture, lived experiences, and their fight for liberation and equity. Through workshops focused on various art forms, youth participants develop a deeper understanding of their own voices and the power of art to spark meaningful dialogue and impact positive change. The multimedia campaign offers diverse courses and events, each tailored to engage youth in exploring their cultural identity and heritage and engage the community through specific media arts, including painting and mixed media exploring themes of environmental justice and gentrification, filmmaking supporting youth activism, photography evoking themes of Chicanismo; and printmaking and social justice. The campaign's primary objective is to raise awareness among the broader community about current topics related to Chicanx youth, particularly in the lowest quartile California Healthy Places Index communities in Barrio Logan. The work of youth participants serves as a testament to the importance of uplifting young people's voices and preserving the Chicano community's cultural legacy.
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Outside the Lens
San Diego County
Outside the Lens (OTL) amplifies youth voices through photography, filmmaking, and digital media, catalyzing change within themselves, their communities, and the world. OLT provides youth with the tools and skills necessary to succeed in a digital world. OLT's vision is that all youth, regardless of income, geography, national origin, or identity, have the artistic and technological skills and access to create and share their stories.
