A Better Chance for Youth Futures Inc.
A Better Chance for Youth Futures Inc.
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Educational Conversations with Scholars in Mind. "Our mission is to empower and uplift scholars pursuing higher education at HBCUs, ensuring they have the resources, support, and opportunities needed for a successful future. Through mentorship, scholarship programs, and community engagement, we strive to create a pathway to excellence, fostering academic achievement, leadership development, and a strong sense of cultural identity. Together, we are building a brighter future for young scholars, strengthening the legacy of HBCUs, and fueling positive change in our communities."
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The podcast focuses on themes of mentorship, community impact, and educational empowerment, with episodes highlighting personal journeys and testimonials. Specific topics include social work, family legacies, and the inspiring stories of individuals like Manasseh Thornton and gospel legend Doug Toles, emphasizing leadership development and cultural identity.
Educational Conversations with Scholars in Mind. “Our mission is to empower and uplift scholars pursuing higher education at HBCUs, ensuring they have the resources, support, and opportunities needed for a successful future. Through mentorship, scholarship programs, and community engagement, we strive to create a pathway to excellence, fostering academic achievement, leadership development, and a strong sense of cultural identity. Together, we are building a brighter future for young scholars, strengthening the legacy of HBCUs, and fueling positive change in our communities.”
Maria Williams shares her journey as founder and curator of In the Eye of the Beholder Art Gallery, San Antonio's only Black art gallery, and how she's creating space for cultural pride and representation in the art world.
• Founded the Art of Four Art Initiative to advocate for Black and minority artists after noticing lack of representation in grant awards
• Started with coffee shop meetings with four admired artists before hosting first exhibition in a friend's home
• Teaches artists to value their work appropriately and understand their worth in the marketplace
• Received recognition through Express News coverage and Contemporary Art Month award
• Gallery located in historic St. Paul Square, described as ”San Antonio's Harlem Renaissance”
• Creates transformative experiences for children who see themselves represented in art
• Participates in the Harlem Fine Arts Show and has been invited to showcase in Barbados
• Collaborating with A Better Chance for Youth on February 1st for a Living Wax Museum event featuring young people portraying historical African American figures
• Emphasizes walking in cultural pride and power: ”when you have sense of self, you have power”
Visit the In the Eye of the Beholder Art Gallery at 123 Helman Street, third floor, San Antonio, Texas 78205.
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