South Sacramento youth make first Art & Talent Show a success
by Emily Bender
Coordinator, South Sacramento Coalition for Future Leaders
On May 30, the South Sacramento Coalition for Future Leaders (SSCFL) held its first Art and Talent Show! Nearly 200 people attended the event, held at Hiram Johnson High School. South Sacramento youth demonstrated their talents in the areas of salsa dancing, hip-hop dancing, song, piano and spoken word, as well as visual art and photography. In recognition of all performers and artists who participated, cash prizes of $50 and $100 were given. View a slide show or a video of the talent show. (link: http://web.mac.com/vswilson/iWeb/YLCArtTalentShow08/Home.html)
Prior to this special event, youth were awarded a mini-grant from the youth art committee, which is part of the Youth Leadership Committee (YLC). The YLC has set the stage for a successful annual event. They expect the event to only get bigger and better each year. Many thanks to those who contributed to the success of this event, especially Youth Coordinator Victor Wilson, Youth Organizing Assistant Eric Banh and Coalition Coordinator Emily Bender.
The South Sacramento Coalition for Future Leaders is a REACH Community Action coalition.
Pictured is the Funky Fresh Dance Crew.