Speak City Heights is a media collaborative aimed at amplifying the voices of City Heights residents. AjA runs photography-based programs with teens from Crawford High School, using its participatory approach, to help participants generate photographs and narratives that will guide media partners in creating news stories relevant to City Heights community members.
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Where’s Mother Nature?: Recognizing and Improving City Heights’ Natural Beauty

This week we bring you more insights from AjA participant and Crawford High School student Jessica, age 16. The AjA Project’s PhotoCity program uses photography to evoke personal and social change and growth within our students and their community. When asked ‘how would she improve her community?’ Jessica writes,  “So maybe City Heights isn’t so...

Creating More Chances for Fun in City Heights

Over the past few weeks we have had some interesting discussions in our Photocity class at Crawford High School. AjA students have been reflecting on what their socializing opportunities are in the City Heights community. Students shared their favorite things to do in their free time and most of their answers revolved around activities outside...
"Standing Alone"

“Standing Alone”

This week we are pleased to share an original poem and accompanying photograph from Jessica, age 16. Jessica is a recent addition to our PhotoCity class at Crawford High School. Jessica’s poem is about standing up for your beliefs whatever they may be.   “Standing Alone”   I live in a community Where violence is...