The Global Search for Education: Luke Azille Presents His Powerful Poem on Why Black Lives Matter
Jun01

The Global Search for Education: Luke Azille Presents His Powerful Poem on Why Black Lives Matter

“You see there’s more to me than what your eyes see even though I see what you see when you look at me.”

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From Gangs To Gardens Explores Health and Gardening as an Outlet for a Community
Jun01

From Gangs To Gardens Explores Health and Gardening as an Outlet for a Community

Where can young people turn to find a positive outlet and support their communities? Growing and cultivating vegetables, says Dr. Ietef “DJ Cavem” Vita.   From Gangs to Gardens details DJ Cavem’s journey from dodging a gang lifestyle as a child in Denver, Colorado to fronting the movement to inspire children by combining hip-hop and eco-friendliness. This artist, activist, educator and vegan chef has performed at the Obama White...

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Luke’s Black Lives Poem Is a Reminder That the Next Generation of Activism Is Here.
Jun01

Luke’s Black Lives Poem Is a Reminder That the Next Generation of Activism Is Here.

Luke’s Black Lives Matter Poem is a recitation of poetry about the impact racial bias and injustice have on Black and mixed-race people.  In the short film, writer and director Luke Azille uses prose poetry to confront the racial bias presented through micro-aggressions and macro-aggressions in society. In this medium, he asks “Why?” after reciting an instance where one was judged only by the color of their skin. “Why” are people...

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