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Malayah, Washington, D.C.

Creating Portraits of Community
Picture of the entrance to CASA offices
Mia, Kentucky
Image of Camp store.
Lily & Brooklyn, Kentucky
Colorful glass structure at the Boyle County Public Library
Ashton & Lilly, Kentucky
Photo of a Mural Wall
Jaycion & Omonte, Kentucky
image of a crowd at worship
Haley, Kentucky
Image of Congress Heights Metro stop Enterence with overlayed text.
Phamaya, Washington, D.C.
photo of person holding a skate board.
Shayla, Kansas
Photo of Custom Bicycles.
Carter, Kansas
A photo of curb side litter
Ah’Zariah, Washington, D.C.
Photo of painting of child with flowers placed at the bottom.
Harmonee, Washington, D.C.
photo of person with a brick wall in the background
Landyn, Kentucky
Photo of a white colored goat in a pin.
Kyleigh, Kentucky
Photo of person cutting shapes out of dough.
Keydon, Kentucky
photo of person working at a computer keyboard
Thomas, Kentucky
A photo of Francis L.
TT, Kentucky
Photo of person with award and degrees in background.
Kaitlyn, Kentucky
A photo of the campus of Centre College
Sasha & Kinlee, Kentucky
Photo of person sitting on Drive-In sign.
Allyson, Kansas
Picture of the National School of Excellence Emblem
Zykwan & Tyler, Kentucky
A photo of the sign for the Pioneer Playhouse
Zion, Kentucky
Photo of Virginia R and Children
Kathryn, Kentucky
Photo of Sasha Bruce Youthwork office entrance.
Akira, Washington, D.C.
Photo of child interviewed about early childhood education
Jennah, Washington, D.C.
photo of Ms. Toot graduate of the City Teaching Alliance
Malayah, Washington, D.C.
Photo of a Welder
Enzo, Kentucky
Photo of person in dark blue T-Shirt with the word Not in White lettering on it..
Haley, Kentucky
Photo of a person holding bubble tea.
Hanne, Kentucky
Aylea, Washington, D.C.
Nilah, Washington, D.C.
Xymia, Washington, D.C.
Shawnice, Washington, D.C.
Creating Portraits of Community
  • Mia, Kentucky
  • Lily & Brooklyn, Kentucky
  • Ashton & Lilly, Kentucky
  • Jaycion & Omonte, Kentucky
  • Haley, Kentucky
  • Phamaya, Washington, D.C.
  • Shayla, Kansas
  • Carter, Kansas
  • Ah’Zariah, Washington, D.C.
  • Harmonee, Washington, D.C.
  • Landyn, Kentucky
  • Kyleigh, Kentucky
  • Keydon, Kentucky
  • Thomas, Kentucky
  • TT, Kentucky
  • Kaitlyn, Kentucky
  • Sasha & Kinlee, Kentucky
  • Allyson, Kansas
  • Zykwan & Tyler, Kentucky
  • Zion, Kentucky
  • Kathryn, Kentucky
  • Akira, Washington, D.C.
  • Jennah, Washington, D.C.
  • Malayah, Washington, D.C.
  • Enzo, Kentucky
  • Haley, Kentucky
  • Hanne, Kentucky
  • Aylea, Washington, D.C.
  • Nilah, Washington, D.C.
  • Xymia, Washington, D.C.
  • Shawnice, Washington, D.C.
photo of Ms. Toot graduate of the City Teaching Alliance
photo of Ms. White

Photos and Interview by Malayah

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A painting of an eye seen in the reflection of a mirror
How Do I Research My Art?
Want to learn more about the painting you found while clearing out the attic? For answers, be prepared for a little detective work.
Read more
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Large-scale installation of corncob piñatas.
The Fantastical World of Justin Favela
Gold-fringed walls and piñata corncobs transform the Grand Salon of SAAM's Renwick Gallery and highlight the role of maize in North American visual culture.
Read more
Skip to the next menu
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