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Popcorn 10: Honoring Pride Month & Black Lives Matter Through Youth Art & Writing

Volume 10 of Popcorn Zine comes at a time when social justice, identity and community are on the forefront of our minds. The youth served at My Friend's Place are predominantly Black, with significant youth identifying as part of the LGBT community. This special issue celebrates those identities while offering an opportunity for young people to express themselves during a particularly significant and emotional moment in historical.

The devastating impact of systemic injustice and institutionalized racism can no longer be denied, ignored or excused

Like so many of you, we are outraged by the continued racism and violence affecting black people here in Los Angeles and across the country. My Friend’s Place stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and all who engage in the peaceful rebellion seeking an end to violence, systemic and institutionalized racism and widespread inequities that leave us a weaker, less humane nation. 

May 5th, 2020 is #GivingTuesdayNow

To mitigate the devastating impact of this crisis on our global community, #GivingTuesdayNow is a new, worldwide day of giving and unity that will take place this Tuesday, May 5 as an emergency response to the increased need caused by COVID-19. And youth at My Friend's Place need your support.