Topics: Identity

"The Middle of the Story" by filmmaker Sojouner 4 Truth discusses the impact of colorism and negative media images on African Americans in general, and African American girls in particular.  It also highlights the importance of culture, history and family in reshaping how we see one another.  This an excellent primer for discussions on race, gender, skin color, body image and self-esteem.  Highly recommended for cross-cultural conversations as well as conversations between males and females.

This is Elicia's story about her survival through the public healthcare system and her cerebal palsy as well as her journey to become the disability activist she is today.  This story was created through a workshop with the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition and UCP Michigan.

Eric describes how photographing a cabaret turned into joining a cabaret family.

This is a story about a girl scout and a prisioner reentry advocate.

This is a story of how Willie Blake grew up on a small farm with family responsibilities and made a good life for himself and his community.

This is the story of how the birth of the first child helps a pregnant woman find her voice to have the birth she envisions for her second baby.

A meeting between her two granduncles teaches a young Vietnamese American about war and the bonds of family. She gains a more nuanced understanding of history which isn't often presented in either mainstream or Vietnamese-language media.

Devon and Ramón express how they got a second chance at their education through the Facilities Maintenance Program offered through the Boston Private Industry Council. This story was produced in a workshop offered to grantees of Commonwealth Corporation's B.E.S.T. initiative for older youth.