June 10, 2010

PROJECTS: Youth learn about media and its impact on stereotypes (USA)

Approximately 200 youngsters from South L.A. area schools like Dorsey, Crenshaw, Gardena and Washington Prep, and other teens from Bret Harte Middle School, Cerritos High School and Covenant House, participated in a Youth Media Education Conference on June 3rd at Cal State University Dominguez Hills. The conference featured youth-led workshops, panels and performances that examined the cultural and historical impact of media representation and how it affects their lives as youth of color.

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