Growing up BLACK in Oregon
A World Stage Theatre conversation with local youth and young adults
Sunday, May 24th; 3pm PST/6pm EST
FREE// If you can, please support our memory activism collective by a tax-deductible donation to >> vanportmosaic.org/donate
World Stage Theatre will share a video of a conversation they hosted with local youth and young adults on their experience growing up Black in Oregon. They explore the joys of being human as well as the trauma of being judged by the color of their skin.
Shalanda Sims - director/writer
Syairah Sims - Film editor
Zaysims - audio production
Elija Sims- Production manager
Shawnte Sims- photography
Pen In Hand - producer
In conversation with: Nya Brown, Zahira Desphy, Israel Hammond, Livellah Johnson, Lyric Lowe, Isaiah Sims, Jayshawn Young
The mission of World Stage Theatre is to provide exploration, experience, and exposure to underserved youth interested in the performing arts while providing culturally relevant, live performances and arts education for the community.
This event is part of the VIRTUAL VANPORT MOSAIC FESTIVAL - an online series of memory activism opportunities curated by Story Midwife Laura Lo Forti.
