Category Archives: Kids & Youth

Ferguson, Pt.II: On the Ground

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Aprilart Studios

The trip to Ferguson made me deeply confront and reflect on my own role in creating and supporting others to create a more equal, just and loving world. That confrontation began before the trip even began… TO GO, OR NOT … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Issues, Kids & Youth, Public Space, Social Justice / Equality | Tagged activism, democracy, equality, Ferguson, Michael Brown, Mike Brown, Missouri, race, racism, social justice, U.S. | 1 Comment

What’s in a Meal? (pt.1)

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Aprilart Studios

What’s in a meal? Well, there’s the obvious: Food… togetherness (potentially)… conversation. What else? A recent meal I had the fortune to attend gave me a glimpse into that answer. On a warm summer day about a month ago here … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Community, Kids & Youth, Neighborhoods, People Who Inspire Me | Tagged ABCD, asset-based community development, citizenship, community, gifts, indianapolis, Mapleton-Fall Creek, meals, neighborhoods, organizing, roving, teens, youth | Leave a comment

A Different Kind of Summer Job… Broadway Roving Youth Corps

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Aprilart Studios

Last month, I took part in a series of interviews held with young neighbors in the Mapleton Fall Creek neighborhood here in Indianapolis as part of Broadway United Methodist Church‘s JSP Roving Youth summer program. I also made my first collaborative … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Community, Kids & Youth, Neighborhoods, People Who Inspire Me, Stories Behind Artwork | Tagged ABCD, asset-based, Broadway, collaboration, community, documentation, economy, gifts, indianapolis, local, neighborhoods, roving, storytelling, video, youth | Leave a comment

HoodRoving News: I am not alone!

Posted on September 30, 2012 by April

Excerpt from latest article on my adventures in neighborhood connecting (aka HoodRoving). Full article is linked below. Enjoy and share your thoughts please!!! ~ April HoodRoving News: I am not alone! I value citizenship—the ability we each have to … Continue reading →

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Gillespie Park Adventure: How Victor Jr. Outdid Me

Posted on May 8, 2012 by April

This is the story of how a little boy named Victor completely outstripped me as a fearless trailblazer of neighborhood connecting… and reminded me to give kids more credit for being alert, capable leaders in community. It all started last … Continue reading →

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