I checked out the Youth Film Festival tonight hosted by the Bresee Foundation, which is located at the south end of the block where eco-village is. The festival was the 6th Annual Youth Film Festival on Social Justice. It featured 42 short films created by youth ages 14-19. The theme was Unhealthy L.A.? Is Los Angeles a healthy or unhealthy city for youth? Continue reading
Bresee Foundation
Youth Film Fest this Thursday at Bresee
You may have already read it at their blog, but 7pm this Thursday May 26th 2011 will be the Bresee Foundation’s 6th Annual Youth Film Festival! Who’s in??
Anti-Gentrification Rally at the Rayfield
Watch this video, by Jerold Kress of the Bresee Foundation, to see the recent protest at the Rayfield building, located at the northwest corner of Bimini and 2nd Street. According to Bresee Community News:
…protesters gathered in our park to mount a protest against gentrification they claim is happening at the [Rayfield]. The protesters are upset that Latinos are being targeted for eviction and replaced by more affluent renters. Continue reading