Subway Sunrise
You are not alone, but you also don’t have to be afraid to take up space. I want people to know they are allowed to feel like they belong no matter where they go.
Monthly Prompt
Hey You
While making this film, we learned how important it is that people don’t feel like bothers when reaching out for help and how many people on our campus are there for the students.
Two Birds on a Wire
Whenever I am well enough to support the people I care about, I will do so, and if I ever fall down, I know I have people that will support me.
May 2024 Snap, Filter & Swipe
This entry is made by one our youths from the Eastern African Community of San Diego. In the Video they, the youth member portrays what it’s like to view oneself from a negative view based of the today’s social media standards. However, the Youth in the video switches scripts and starts providing positive affirmation and focuses on social media from a positive lens.
Mental Health Matters
This piece supports people asking for help and also reminds people that they are brave for asking for help.
Social Media Self Care
To feel good about social media usage, we need to be the change we want to see. Using simple guidelines can help us focus on the good, be a positive influence, and help us and others stay mentally healthy.
Don’t Let a Fake Reality Become Your Real
Sometimes the things you see might not always be true. You shouldn’t compare yourself to people that might have a ‘perfect’ body or life. You have no idea what someone is going through.
Digital Utopia
My poem is about a digital utopia, a world where social media is perfect – built on common values of honesty, trust, patience, safety, and love.
Filtered Realities
I was once deeply affected by my appearance and often used filters to try and hide what I looked like. Now, I have come to accept myself for who I am, and I choose to not use filters anymore. I allow everyone to see who I am, and I am proud to show my true self
Lost in the Screen
This piece shows just how much we are invested in our screens. The fish in the bowl represents how people have small attention spans from social media. The skeleton represents how hollow one might become when being too invested in their phone, not able to pay attention to their surroundings.