Hope and Justice

Connection: What Does It Look Like?

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“We are all Connected. Family. Friends. Coworkers. Peers. From the moment you came into being and up to where you are today, These people have been a part of your life. From your happiest days to your lowest, from all walks of life, and from different generations, they have seen what you have been through. Sadness, Anger, Happiness, feeling Alone, feeling Hurt, feeling Stressed; They have been through it all as well. If you feel as though no one understands you, Just know that there is someone out there that does. Someone who knows exactly what you’re feeling, someone who knows how to make your day just a little brighter, and someone who can be a shoulder to cry on. That’s what Connection is for. Take a moment today to find that someone, because they may just be right next to you. What does Connection mean to you?”
-Sergio F.

Compassion

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Edgar, our producer of this film chose the word compassion for his video. In his video he shares about being compassionate towards others and yourself.

Sierra Native Alliance Youth – Making Connections

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This video was created for ads in the movie theaters in our county to promote the Never A Bother campaign. The focus of the video is on the importance of making connections with the relatives in our lives.

What You Get Is Not Always What You See

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I created this mask to share that what’s going on inside of me (or anyone else) is not always what is visible. I use art to express how I’m feeling about lots of subjects, including injustice and the hope for justice.

We Will Not Be Erased

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My piece is about LGBTQ+ pride in the face of an increasingly homophobic and transphobic administration and society. The current political climate has made it harder to be queer or trans, and while it is really scary, I believe that resilience is our best option. We have to keep fighting, keep resisting, and keep living as LGBTQ + people.

The weight of what’s right

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This is a personal narrative reflecting on an experience where I saw how justice or the lack of it can shape how we see fairness, people, and the world. It shares how a moment involving someone else helped me think more deeply about what justice really means.

Voices for Justice

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“This piece was inspired by things that happen in a everyday life, the way that our perspective are deeply influenced by our backgrounds, identities and other experiences. The hands with the handcuffs symbolizes the struggles and challenges faced by many people who may feel trapped by legal systems and immigration policies. On the sides you see two different flags and a border above them, that represents the auhority and the power of the legal system and shows how much power they have over many individuals. The gavel represents authority and the power of the legal system, while the scales of justice symbolize the tracking of fairness and equality. The illustration of God’s face above the border means reassurance, reminding you that you are never alone in you’re struggles, helping to guide you through challenges and offering help when things get difficult. This captures the idea that our identities influence not only our individual stories but also our mutual understanding of justice.”

A Weathered History

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The scars below the chest signify a trans individual who was able to pursue their transition, despite the many hardships they undoubtedly faced. The eyes on the chest signify defiance in the face of adversity, staring back at those who scrutinize their identity. This statue shows that although many political and public figures may try to erase or belittle the history of trans people, we have always been here – represented in art, culture, and media. Trans people deserve to see their bodies represented and their issues spoken through art.

Take a Breath

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It is about how if you ever felt down or feel like you life is hopelessly spiraling out of your hands, it’s play to take a breath and do the things that you like to make yourself feel better.

Book Bans

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It’s absolutely outrageous to me that books and information can be banned. Oftentimes, these books are labeled as ‘inappropriate’ as a way to justify silencing them.