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Aneliz Moreno Graff
Aneliz Moreno Graff
Hello! I'm Aneliz, and my pronouns are she/her/they/them. I am a forth year Sociology major with a concentration in GISES. I am a current Everett Fellow, part of the engagement and coordinators team. I love being a part of the Everett Program and being surrounded by brilliant and like-minded individuals! I'm passionate about social change and uplifting the underrepresented voices of all identifying people.
Brittany Marshall
Brittany Marshall
Hello! I'm Brittany! I am 28 years old. I am originally from Detroit, but California has been home for over 7 years. I am currently a fourth year UCSC student majoring in Psychology and Sociology with a concentration in Global Information and Social Enterprises. I love everything to do with art, whether I am designing, singing, playing an instrument, or painting. I especially love art activism and using creative mediums to cultivate social change.
Cassandra Frias
Cassandra Frias
Hello! My name is Cassandra Frias (She/her), I’m a fourth-year UCSC student majoring in Politics with a minor in Global Information and Social Enterprise Studies. I am originally from the San Fernando Valley and am currently participating in the UCDC program. I am passionate about uplifting communities and advocating for positive social change. On my free time, I enjoy being in nature, creating art, and listening to live music.
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The Watsonville Film Festival is a non-profit organization that provides a platform for Latinx filmmakers and highlights stories that illuminate our shared humanity and inspire positive change. They work to shift disempowering narratives and transform the community with inspiration and education.
The Watsonville Film Festival is a non-profit organization that provides a platform for Latinx filmmakers and highlights stories that illuminate our shared humanity and inspire positive change. They work to shift disempowering narratives and transform the community with inspiration and education.
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In collaboration with the Everett Program, Watsonville Film Festival, Santa Cruz MAH, and the Pajaro Valley Arts League, we organized and hosted a virtual multimedia community event titled MURALS/ART/ACTIVISM.
We premiered two new films and had an artist panel with the filmmakers to discuss issues around race, representation, and art activism in solidarity with Juneteenth.
We organized and designed an entire social media campaign including graphics and an intro video, while also providing tech support throughout the program. We helped organize artists and partners. We had over 200 people stream the films and 25 people attend our zoom event. Along with this we hosted a pop up stand at the Farmers Market in Watsonville to discuss social change and issues of race.
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Through our event we gained a deeper appreciation for artists of color after learning about all the struggles they face to get their art seen and to keep their installations up. We also have a deeper compassion for art activism after learning about the deep impacts art can have on a community.
Through our event we gained a deeper appreciation for artists of color after learning about all the struggles they face to get their art seen and to keep their installations up. We also have a deeper compassion for art activism after learning about the deep impacts art can have on a community.
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The greatest lesson learned in the hands department of the program is how useful technology is especially for non-profits. It is absolutely incredible that we were able to even do our project thanks to the multiple tech platforms used to create the event and bring the community together.
The greatest lesson learned in the hands department of the program is how useful technology is especially for non-profits. It is absolutely incredible that we were able to even do our project thanks to the multiple tech platforms used to create the event and bring the community together.
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We learned that communication is key in having a healthy partner and team connection. We also learned that having perspective is essential. Remembering the big picture of why we are doing what we are doing. Social change is always the goal.
We learned that communication is key in having a healthy partner and team connection. We also learned that having perspective is essential. Remembering the big picture of why we are doing what we are doing. Social change is always the goal.
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