Art With A Mission | Radar 2021

Radar 2022

English - November 05, 2021 21:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB
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Art has the power to evoke emotion, provide visibility to marginalized communities and even inspire social change throughout the globe. It’s the vehicle that provides an opportunity to examine the depths of our humanity. And while many of us lean on artists to get us through the tough times, in the American public school system, disparities still exist when it comes to who has access to quality arts programs. Covid-19-related budget cuts only exacerbate those disparities as we witness arts and humanities programs disappear from classrooms. Fortunately, our community is full of passionate change-makers who are using their art to inspire future generations—whether they realize it or not. For these Latinx artists, art is not only expression of an individual message, but an opportunity to connect more deeply with their roots and give a voice to their communities.

Meet our guests:

Alberto Mejia / NALAC Deputy Director https://www.instagram.com/nalac_arts/...

Melissa Lozada-Oliva / Poet and Educator

https://www.instagram.com/ellomelissa...

Gabriela Mendez / Photographer

https://www.instagram.com/gabrielamen...

Gabriel Ramirez / Poet|Performer|Educator

https://www.instagram.com/ramirezpoet...

DJ Agana / Muralist|Street Artist

https://www.instagram.com/dj_agana/?h...

Blactina / Contributor

https://www.instagram.com/blactina/?h...