To inspire activism in the next generation of leaders, community mentors in a variety of fields welcome teens on a drop-in basis to participate in workshops and conversations about changing communities. We invite youth to reclaim the word “responsibility” from its frequent use by adults to blame or shame youth for societal problems. Instead, young people will use art, critical thinking, and community organizing to reframe “responsibility” to mean “the ability to respond to a broken society.”

The guest mentor this week is Eric Ibarra, who will offer a special photography
session with Las Fotos Project. Las Fotos Project is a community-based
nonprofit organization that inspires teenage girls through photography,
mentorship, and self-expression, providing girls with access to professional
cameras, quality instruction, and workshops that encourage them to explore their
identity, learn about new cultures, build leadership and advocacy skills, and
strengthen their social and emotional well-being.