M+R

MARCH 9, 2023

While “Say it Loud (I’m Black and I’m Proud)” addresses Black love, joy, and empowerment, the proud (on my t-shirt) is focused on self-affirmation, dignity, and equality. I recognize what I’ve been given, and it is my job to uplift the voices of others and share my access and resources.”

Florida 88

Florida Empowerment Teen Children 88

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 19, 2015

Here are two examples: Our Youth Programs Manager, Emily Hope Dobkin, wanted to find a way to support teens at the museum. Emily started by honing in on local teens' assets: creativity, activist energy, desire to make a difference, desire to be heard, free time in the afternoon. Not your voice. Subjects to Change was born.

Teen 20

Teen Museum Voice Collaboration 20

Museum 2.0

JULY 6, 2016

One of the nonprofits that inspires me locally here in Santa Cruz is a youth empowerment and food justice organization called "Food, What!?" FoodWhat's staff and teens have taught me a lot about what it really means to be relevant to people who are often overlooked or ignored. Doron doesn’t work with A students or B students.

Teen 25

Teen Arts Classroom Student 25