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Teen Talk

Teen Talk Radio with Jill Tracey Summer Internship Highlights 2017 Fifteen interns produced a visual podcast under the guidance of Jill Tracey, Hot Talk Radio on Hot 105. Join us for the podcast reception during Soul Basel at Ward Rooming House on Thursday, December 7th from 3-6pm.

Hear what interns are saying: https://vimeo.com/236936699 Wa t c h v i s u a l p o d c a s t : h t t p s : / / vimeo.com/urgentinc/teentalk

Filming with Florida Film House Five interns produced a poetry visual album for their “Our Voice Matters” photo book companion. The film was written, directed, produced, performed and edited by the interns.

The film focuses on the impact of youth violence from a teen perspective. This film in addition to more films produced by them and interns from FACE, a youth employment program will be screened on Friday, December 8th from 3-6pm at Cambridge Innovation Center.

Music Recording with PATH to Hip Hop Fifteen interns wrote, produced and recorded two original collaborative tracks as part of their “Our Voice Matters” EP to be released during Soul Basel on Saturday, December 9th at Ward Rooming House. The event is from 1-3pm. The event is free and open to he public. Available on https://soundcloud.com/urgentinc/ sets/rites-of-passage-media-projecttunes, an EP album on #SoundCloud.

Photography with Passion

Fifteen interns learned the art of photography with Passion Ward. Their portrait photography will be exhibited during Soul Basel to run from December 7 - end of February 2018.

Congratulations

1st Take Film Awards

Three interns received 1st Take Film awards at Florida Film House’s 2nd Annual Urban Film Festival for “Best Actor”, “Best Director”, “Best Editor” and “Best Film”!

Youth Film Festival Circuit URBAN FILM FESTIVAL, 1st Take Film, Florida Film House, Sept 2017, 2016 AMERIC AN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL, Community Screening, Summer 2017 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT, Summer 2017 ELIJAH WELLS YOUTH INDIE FILM FESTIVAL, Community Screening, Fall 2017, 2016

Soul Basel, December 2017 Films: Keeping it On My Voice Matters Our Voice Matters Prodigal Son Rumors & Regrets Two Similar Strangers PSA’s on: gun violence, substance abuse and teen pregnancy awareness

JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE TOUR Twe n t y s t u d e n t s enjoyed a fun day learning about Johnson & Wales University as they explored the campus and got a taste of the culinary arts and campus life.

P a r t i c i p a n t comments: “I learned about different career options like owning my business in fashion.”

“I liked everything. I didn’t know they had athletics.”

“I liked

learning about criminal justice with a criminal justice writer.” “I liked trying the students food like the kale chips and risotto.”

Film Screening Premiere “Our Stories Matter” Free Family Day

Filming with Institute of Contemporary Art Our new partnership site at YWCA proved meaningful and fun with community partner Institute of Contemporary Art. Institute of Contemporary Art has shared the art of filmmaking for 6 weeks. Participants have learned about the process of making a short documentary film by weaving their personal narratives in “Our Stories Matter”. They researched notable short documentaries from the Caribbean Film

Festival and a film produced by the instructor, Jason Jeffers.

Their film will be screened as part of the monthly free family day event at the museum: Watch short documentary: www.vimeo.com/ urgentinc/ ourstoriesmatter

Saturday, December 3, 2017 Time: 12pm-4pm Location: Institute of Contemporary Art 61 NE 41st St. Miami, 33137

 

Academic Support with Miss Gail

Participants are having fun learning from the lovely and enthusiastic Miss Gail. At Edison Park K-8 Center, participants are engaging in oral reading practice in preparation for their tea and talk coming up in December.

They are working on their presentations about themselves to present as well.

At the YWCA, participants are learning tools to help them navigate their learning process while creating goals for higher education and career pursuits.

At Edison high school, participants are building their hard employability skills in preparation for their portfolio to submit for summer internship eligibility.

Visual Arts: How I see Me & Hip Hop Dancing with Team Ohhh!!! 


WATCH Music Video: https://vimeo.com/urgentinc/ropmusicvideo Dancing with Team Ohhh

Octavia Yearwood, Instructor

“It was cool meeting an author and having it autographed to me! This was so much fun!”

RITES OF PASSAGE The Rites of Passage Youth Media Project is a trans-media edutainment (education+entertainment) arts enrichment program for middle and high school youth that teaches youth to critically examine, research and reflect on issues that affect their lives and communities using video, photography, poetry, and performance. Youth artistic works are celebrated throughout the year and expo events open to friends, families, and community.

Meetings Mon, Wed & Th Time: 2:30pm - 5pm Location: Edison senior high school Cafeteria 6161 NW 5th Ct.

Mon, Tue Time: 3:05pm - 5pm Location: Edison Park K-8 Center Rm: 21 500 NW 67th St. Miami, FL 33150

Wed & Th Time: 3pm - 5pm Location: YWCA Clubhouse 351 NW 5th St. Miami, FL 33128

UPCOMING EVENTS Soul Basel December Events 7th - Teen Talk Radio with Jill Tracey Opening Youth Art & Photography Reception Location: Historic Ward House Time: 3-6pm

2018 AT-A-GLANCE JANUARY Camping with Sierra Club Inner City Outings Jan 25-27 College Tours

8th - Youth Film Screening Location: Time: 6-7pm $5/ticket & snack pack

FEBRUARY All You Can Eat Picnic with Miami Dade Young Lawyer’s Association: Horizons Committee

9th - Community Art and Youth Art Exhibition Ambassador Guided Tours, Special Performances Location: Historic Ward House Time: 1-5pm

Peer Health Educators Needed For Teen Dating Violence Media Presentation MARCH Honoring Women for Women’s History Month “This Women’s Work” APRIL Summer Internship Selection

Dear Blue Rain,

I can’t stop checking my ex’s social media status and updates. I wished I never sent him any of my selfies.

Sincerely, Heartache Dear Heartache,

#SELFIE Watch PSA: https://vimeo.com/ urgentinc/stalkingpsa

When you stop obsessing over your ex’s social media, you know you’re over them. Let them go. As far as selfies go, check your camera phone settings to make sure your location is turned off and other apps. Instagram added photo maps to their app, which means every photo taken adds a geo tag location to where you are when taking the photo when connected to Wi-Fi. The photo map feature is optional and can be turned off in the app settings.

Geo tagging informs cyber predators and stalkers to track your location like the show “Eye Candy.”

Stalking is a crime of power and control that includes: • Monitoring calls, texts, social media • Research your public records • Follow you and show up at your home, work, school and where ever you go • Follow geo-tagged photos • 1 in 4 victims report being stalked through social media • 3 in 4 stalking victims are stalked by someone they know Remove your ex from your social media feed, unfriend and block them from all your accounts. Just as you’re following your ex’s social media, someone may be following or stalking you. Be safe.

Sincerely, Blue Rain

Henry Crespo President

SALIHA NELSON Vice President

SHEDIA NELSON

Thank You for your generous support!!!

NEWSLETTER EDITOR

Programs Manager & Artistic Director

Loren Daniel Youth Development Specialist

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Gail Willingham Academic Coach

Ambassador Alumnae

Angene Bien-Aime Monica Bissainthe

Ambassadors Eveul Exil Monica Scott Stephanie Warren Marcus Williams

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