Welcome to Coachella
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Welcome to Coachella! My piece is meant to bring curiosity to the people driving by about what it means to “take a breath for the future.” This piece was meant … Continued
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My Grandma’s Battle
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This video is dedicated to my grandma. She gave her strength, her time, and her life to the fields and did it all for her family. She worked for years as … Continued
Marin’s Youth Are Asking to Be Heard—And Supported
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As the Chair of the Mental Health Subcommittee for the Marin County Youth Commission, I am able to be a voice for the youth of Marin when it comes to … Continued
Strawberry Fields
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“When I was a kid, I lived near some strawberry fields and I would frequently sit and stare at the endless rows of strawberries. With this art I wanted to … Continued
Everyone Deserves Clean Air: A Community Interview
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Nearby Mecca, California, exists the Desert View Power (DVP) plant on the lands of the Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians. DVP emitted toxic pollutants like mercury and nitrogen oxide (to … Continued
A Modest Proposal Addressing the Pink Tax: Towards Gender Expense Equality
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Every day, we see more and more examples of the pink tax affecting women’s lives, leaving behind a trail of gender-based price discrimination.
A Youth Perspective from the Frontlines of Pollution
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Living in Southern California means being around air pollution everyday, even if you can’t see it.
Pollution: a 3 painting series
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Samara Garcia is an artist from the Eastern Coachella Valley who depicts the impacts of environmental degradation with her 3 painting series. With no action, our vibrant world may become clouded by smog and environmental degradation.