Where is Brownsville From? Participants will have the opportunity to examine pivotal historical moments in Brownsville history and how they fit into its present through a mapping arts activity.

About the Artist

“I was born and raised throughout Los Angeles, but I consider Mid-City, Ladera and Windsor Hills my stomping grounds. I graduated from Bryn Mawr College with a B.A. in Sociology in May of 2013. I hold a certification in Advanced Youth Development, and serve as an Ambassador for Ethical Global Engagement with Omprakash. With over 7 years of experience as a teacher, tutor, and youth advocate, my work has spanned the field of education. I am currently based in the Brownsville community of Brooklyn, NY. I find inspiration in many places and have lived in Costa Rica and China. My work is also heavily connected to exploring my ancestral roots. Namely, I create through the West African and Native American principles of "no art for art's sake." Both beauty and functionality are equally important in creating new futures for Black and Brown communities. “ - Khadijah McCaskill