Root Digging: A Literary Art Exhibit and Community Conversation, with delmetria millener of #TeenWritersProject, is an immersive experience where teens research and explore the origins and deep-seated influences of social, political, environmental, economic, cultural, and historical systems (S.P.E.E.C.H.) that shape our lives today. Through research, writing prompts, creative exercises, and community conversations, teens examine historical roots, investigate connections between the past and present, and reflect on how these systems influence modern society through creative writing. This exhibit encourages critical thinking and personal insight, and allows teens to dig into the core of societal issues to better understand and respond to them through their writing, which is exhibited in gallery-style on large scrolls.

Introduction of the Digital Map - Led by the South Dallas Parent Coalition, we are reaching out to the elders, educators, knowledge holders, and grassroots organizations to create a digital map of the current movements in our city from the perspective of the people who live here. The map will highlight elected leaders and some of these stakeholders in their districts, and help people find their elected officials and learn what they do. Please submit YOUR information to the GET ON THE MAP by September 12th!