Learning Trajectory

Learning Moment - The Interviews for the HAAM Research Paper

Having the experience of hearing the stories, formulating questions, and assessing a community allowed me to discover something new about myself. My original idea was to explore the arts in Attleboro. However, the team-building exercise about remembering a positive experience with a community changed my trajectory and inspired me to focus on Haitian artist instead. As I was doing the research lead me to find one nugget that unfolded so much more. If I had not found Mimi, I wouldn't have learned so much about HAAM, the artist individually or that a few of the artist live right here in Attleboro.

Learning Moment 3. - Stakeholder Letter

Migration and a multi-generational lens were essential to me throughout this research exploration. The stakeholder letter became another learning moment for me. It provided me the opportunity to suggest a low hanging fruit solution to sure up the missing voices in this community. Creating a multi-generational roundtable discussion will get the ball rolling in addressing the gaps in HAAM.

Connections

Overall, with the discussions we have had, the interviews with HAAM, and my interest in migration, I'm discovering that the links in my research and the experience at Elevated Thought are leading me in the right direction. I want to explore more about how Elevated Thought uses photography, design, videography and fine art to address the needs of the youth and further assess HAAM and their connections to roots, origin, pride, and art as a tool for healing with adults. Both organizations use their art form as a form of activism while educating the masses. Although I know I'm not interested in working in the schools, this experience is a great starting point as I further my studies at Lesley.