Youth activists at the Allied Media Conference are building this map to show the organizations they work with and the issues that impact their communities. They are also embedding videos they have produced into the map.

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Our own youth member, Martin Macias, Jr. just published an article called Political Remix Video - The New Activism inspired by his participation in our Fair Use Remix Institute. Read the article here.

Here is an excerpt from his piece:

Remix has always been part of history. Poets, artists, and writers have “recycled” bits and pieces from past history to create new culture.  Remix, when used creatively, can be a very powerful weapon. It can challenge corporate media and break the stereotypical molds that advertisements create for youth. But most importantly, remix is one way to take part, fully, in this democracy. This country can’t function as it was meant to if there are no voices that can speak out against injustices.

Xavi - as we like to call him - also just interviewed William Ayers on video. Look for this video on our blog soon.

Our very own Marisol Becerra was recently awarded one of the prestigious Brower Youth Awards by the Earth Island Institute for her community organizing work with Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (LVEJO) and the creation of “Our Map of Environmental Justice” through the support of Open Youth Networks.

A huge article appeared in the November 3, 2008 front page section of the Chicago Tribune which you can access here. Also, read Mindy Faber’s response to the article here which unfortunately neglected to mention Open Youth Networks or LVEJO.

The Brower Youth Award website is chocked full of great information too, not only about Marisol but about the other winners as well. Check it out here.

But first watch this video…

Open Youth Networks launches a new workshop and digital artist in residency series called INTERGEN 2.0

Half day workshops are aimed at K-12 classroom teachers, youth workers and teaching artists along with their students. Participants are introduced to new digital web-based applications and technologies such as blogs, wikis, social networks, Google apps, remix,  online digital sharing platforms, skyping and video discussion sites and more. The emphasis is on using digital tools for youth-centered social justice, art, civic engagement, communication and participatory learning.

Intergen 2.0 - Blogging, GoogleMaps and Social Marketing

Saturday, January 17th, 9:00-12:00
Columbia College
Limited to 8 teams, one youth and one adult per team
Cost: $75 per team

Intergen 2.0 - Online Video Chats, Discussion, Sharing and Remix

Saturday, February 14th, 9:00-12:00
Columbia College
Limited to 8 teams, one youth and one adult per team
Cost: $75 per team

To reserve your spot, send an email asap to the Director of Open Youth Networks at mfaber@chicagofilmmaers.org