The exhibit will highlight Expressions, the southwest Detroit youth group that Howard co-founded in part to provide safe, creative outlets for at-risk youth. Much of their activities centered around cars, photography and graffiti art.
Middle Schooler’s Passion Is Art
In today’s judgmental society, middle school is often the most difficult transition a young person will make…
Youth Voice Violence and Vigilance Summit
With over 300 people in attendance at Western International High School, Youth Voice members made their concerns about violence in the community and schools heard.
Young Nation’s GrafikJam
What happens when you take youth from southwest Detroit, 100 cans of aerosol, a sanctioned outdoor canvas for painting, and positive youth development…
Local Diversity-Themed Photography Noticed Nationally
The Arab American News – In SURA Arts Academy, students in grades six through eight from Dearborn and southwest Detroit are loaned new digital cameras; professional photographers then instruct the children on their operation during weekly sessions
Maybury Teacher Wishes For Technology and Language Learning
WWJ 950AM – Carolyn Lomas of Maybury Elementary School asks that more technology be brought into classrooms. The Southwest Detroit 4th grade teacher also believes more U.S. educators should learn to speak and teach foreign languages.
Expressions Raises Southwest
Real Detroit Weekly – Two things struck me about these photos: First, they showed that there was still a strong, possibly thriving, lowrider community in this city. Second, there were lots of children, teenagers and even whole families in the photos. Some shots actually appeared to have been taken at a picnic. Lowriders? Families? Picnics? What was going on here?
