Category: Voices

  • ‘Get Help, Not Guns’: Teen Producers PSA

    As the nation cobbles together legislation to prevent tragedies like the Newtown shooting, youth in California are weighing in. Students throughout the state contributed to a video produced and circulated by The California Endowment that “demands a plan” to bring more social and mental health services to schools in an effort to solve gun violence.…

  • ‘Still Some Really Good Opportunities’ in City Heights: Photo Essay

    By Jena Olson Students in The AjA Project have been reflecting on the positive and negative sides to socializing in City Heights as a teenager. One student, Michael, 16, is picking up that narrative with two images: one that represents a negative side and one that represents a positive side. “Something that I would like…

  • ‘Start With Art’: Teen Producers Anti-Vandalism PSA

    This short public service announcement was produced by teens in the Media Arts Center San Diego’s Teen Producers Project. They felt that they wanted to do more to prevent graffiti in their schools and community.  

  • Video: Exploring Farmer Bill’s Urban Oasis

    Last week we looked at how the city’s new urban agriculture ordinance has impacted business at City Farmers Nursery. With residents now able to keep backyard chickens, bees and mini goats, nursery owner Bill Tall has started selling feed and supplies and offering how-to classes on raising animals. But Tall’s business is a lot more…

  • ‘Give Teens More Places to Go’: Photos

    By Jena Olson As part of the Speak City Heights collaborative, City Heights youth continue to explore their environment through The AjA Project’s PhotoCity classes at local schools. PhotoCity uses photography programming to help youth understand how issues in their community impact them and advocate for change. At Crawford High School, students are focusing their…