Saturday, March 26, 2022
Monday, March 7, 2022
Brillance: Youth Scholar Spotlight
Black History Month leads us pirouetting into Women’s History Month. To honor exemplary youth for their academic and community service work, it is my honor to launch Youth Scholar Spotlight, as a branch of the Arts and Mentoring Academy, modeled after Exuberant Creations, LLC: Artist Spotlight... As they walk in the spirit and legacy of women who have come before them, they are striving toward greatness.
Youth Scholar Spotlight will feature young women scholars, ages 14-21, who have received art by yours truly. Many of the works were gifts created by me many moons ago “just because.” I have had the pleasure of watching them flourish and accomplish so much in their young years. My hope was that the work would encourage and uplift them, in some way – to say “I see you.”
During a time where we can all hold onto hope and joy, be sure to check back here for updates. Youth who are thriving, soaring and will undoubtedly make our future brighter, will make you smile.
I proudly showcase the young women who have inspired my vision to amplify their stories.
Mya will kickoff the February spotlight! Learn about Mya here:
- 11th Grade, 3.7 GPA
- Future Career Goals: Medical profession
- Hobbies: Dance, writing, sports and community service activities
- Favorite Quote: "This is your arena. How well you play, that's up to you" by Dr. Richard Webber
- Recent Accomplishments:
- Congress of Future Medical Leaders Delegate
- Sisters of the Arts, NSQ: Honorable Mention for 2021 Dance Showcase
(C. Williams West, 2020)
Up Next for March, Keren:
- 11th Grade, 4.3 GPA
- Future Career Goals: Law and politics
- Hobbies: Spoken word, poetry, musical and theatre arts, taking music lessons, community service activities, including peer tutoring, and following politics on CNN
- Favorite Scripture: "If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small." Proverbs 24:10
- Recent Accomplishments:
- On-line Co-producer and Co-host of Ignite Youth Ministry
- President of Girls Empowerment for Real-Life Leadership Club
Up Next for April, Tjanique:
- 10th Grade, 3.3 GPA
- Future Career Goals: Medical profession
- Hobbies: Dancing, singing (choir lead) and community service activities
- Favorite Scripture: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be dismayed (intimidated), for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 (AMP)
- Favorite Quotes: 1) "Don't change so people will like you, be yourself and the right people will like the real you." 2) "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive." Dr. Maya Angelou
- Recent Accomplishments:
- Sisters of the Arts, NSQ: Honorable Mention for 2021 Dance Showcase
(C. Williams West, 2017)
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Back by Popular Demand...Spring Evening Art Classes!
Exuberant Creations at the Valley Stream Community Center
Evening classes for young artists ages 7 - 12
The Voice of Jamila Parker...
"I am a woman. I am a Revolutionary African American woman. I stand for change. In order for me to make change, I first am going to make a change in myself. I am committed to the making a change in the way I speak to my family and the way I love my family. I am going to love them in the way I want to love them. I am going to love them better. I am going to start speaking clearly, so people can understand me. That is a very important aspect of being a Revolutionary leader."
Excerpt from Voices of Brotherhood/Sister Sol, by Jamila Parker, the Liberation Program (2003)
Edited by Khary Lazarre-White
Voices is a collection of writings from youth in a Harlem-based community organization, serving ages 7-21 "collectively exploring themselves and the world while experiencing diverse programs that fuel their minds, bodies and spirits."
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