It's Friday and I'm finally back to the office. I can't belive it's only been one week. It feels like it's been two! I'm excited to share with everyone how wonderful this group of young people are. We have been impressed over and over again with how smart, thoughtful, mature, focused, friendly, and just how genuinely nice this group of young people are. They all have wonderfully unique personalities and qualities, with a lot to share and contribute to the community and project. They have taken to each other very well, and are very supportive and accepting of each other. It might sound like I'm painting an incredible rosy picture, but we can't say enough how pleased we are with this group.
This past week was an intense week of learning.
The week primarily focused on historical content, both the traditional civil rights history, as well the history of civil rights in Boston. The participants were stellar in keeping up and grasping the content. They had thoughtful questions and comments to contribute.
We also introduced the concepts of Identity and Choice making in connection to the history we're studying - Little Rock Nine, Elisabeth Eckford, Linda Lowery, SNCC, and Jesus Colon. Mid-week, students were assigned to their teams and the person they would be interviewing (Mel King, Sarah Ann Shaw, James Breeden, and Jean Mcguire). They began researching these individuals preparing their interview questions. Everyone seemed excited to meet these people in person.
We also began reflecting on what is socially responsible media making, and what is the process of creativity as they begin thinking of their own media products. With so much that's happened, and with so much that has been accomplished, I feel like we've been working together for 2 weeks, not one!!
Next week are the interviews, and everyone has their eyes on the prize. It's going to be intense and challenging, but I have no doubt we will all rise to the challenge, while continuing to have lots of fun. Props to everyone on this team. You've all been great! And that includes the advisors as well :) Looking forward to next week!
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