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Youth Voices

A digital literacy and civic engagement program that invites youth on an exploration of their neighborhood, where they investigate the social, cultural, and political history and take a critical look at the issues facing their community. Students are encouraged and provided opportunities to become leaders and advocates for their community.

Explore the Youth Voices Curriculum and Workbook

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Melissa examines the data being collected at the NELA Placemaking Workshop
Students are taking a role in the development of a vision and plan for the L.A. Riverfront.
A pomegranate tree connects Monique to her community
I'm very outgoing and love to experience new things and meet knew people. So if you ever see me don't be scared to say hi!
Thiennes Gateway
The River is their neighbor, meandering along its path next to their school's athletic fields, behind their backyards, and under their bridges.
The River Girls present their community cause at the EVNC
The student teams finalize their projects and present their work to the community.
An offering
As the number of Dia de los Muertos events grows is there a danger of its history and meaning being lost.
Pamela Gonzalez shares the t-shirt from her elementary school.
Objects can carry an abundance of meaning for each of us -- providing connections to moments and places in our lives.
Karina Reyes
The first place I would like to take a new visitor is the L.A River because it looks really improved, and you can actually enjoy a peaceful walk.
My library card connects me to my neighborhood.
The Sotomayor Learning Academies, home of the L.A. River School, welcomes the neighborhood
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.
A Kidz @ 43rd Place Performance
"We decided we would create a volunteer system that would bring different talents to the community"
NELA-map
Local youth have been a part of the Northeast L.A. Riverfront Collaborative from the get go. Three local students share their experiences and expand on their vision of the L.A. River.
Eso Won Books
We walked in with the sole intention of introducing ourselves, instead we found ourselves enveloped by the shop's stories and images
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