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SELF: Self-empowerment through Lifelong Learning and Fulfillment

By Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab

The Creativity and Self Summer Workshop, hosted by the iWitness: Institute for Visual Journalism at FIU, culminated in an inspiring showcase of artistic expression from rising 9th to 12th graders in Greater Miami-Dade County.

Dave Berry and Rebecca Friedman

Over two transformative weeks, students harnessed the power of music, writing, and visual arts to explore their identities and forge a more profound sense of self-worth and purpose.Guided by a passionate team of mentors, participants engaged in hands-on instruction, enriching discussions, and invigorating guest lectures from luminaries like jazz musician Marcus Strickland, author Dave Barry, and visual artist Edouard Duval-Carrié.

Markus Strickland

The gallery exhibition celebrates the diversity of each student's artistic expression, inviting the community to witness the vibrant tapestry of creativity woven by these young talents.

Pharlel Jolly

The students' unique voices and perspectives shine through as they navigate self-discovery and societal awareness through their artistic endeavors.

This program was made possible through generous funding and support from the Carrie Meek Foundation and Miami-Dade County Commission with programming and support from the Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance, Iris PhotoCollective, and IPC ArtSpace in association with Breakthrough Miami, FIU Lee Caplin School of Journalism + Media, and Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab.

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The Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab (WPHL) at Florida International University fosters multidisciplinary research, teaching and community co-creation of projects and initiatives that encourage us to build a more equitable and just community and world.

We are committed to doing public-facing work. If you are interested in working with us, we'd love to hear from you. Through grants, collaborations and partnerships, we can continue to preserve histories, tell stories, create narratives for change and curate events and exhibitions that reflect the vast array of cultures in Miami and well beyond our doorstep.

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