Hanen Nanaa
Project:
Social Justice & Art Café
Description:
Led by the in collaboration with the , the Social Justice & Art Café was a creative forum for BIPOC youth to connect online. By bringing awareness to social justice issues while connecting through art, the cafe sought to: build a community where individuals can speak up for the needs of their communities, provide equal access to institutional opportunities and resources within the network, and establish a safe space for people to discuss personal difficulties and heal from past traumas. It included monthly sessions for youth to discuss social justice issues with a variety of guest speakers.
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Funding:
$5,000 towards honoraria (event hosts, panelists, and artists), and ASL interpretation and closed captioning for virtual events.