The Dr. Beverly J. Robinson Community Folk Culture Program is a dynamic, year-round teen internship program housed at Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center in Bronx, NY. In collaboration with the Smithsonian's "The Will to Adorn" project, paid teen interns conduct reflexive ethnography with style makers and cultural custodians within the African American community. Ultimately, interns discover the importance and history of black urban style, document themselves as tradition bearers, and make inter-generational connections in their families and communities. Interns participated in the 2013 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, where they presented their research to a national audience, and led a "train the trainer" education workshop. This session is a case study feature of "The Will to Adorn" conference series, hosted by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Presented by: Jade D. Banks, Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center Original Airdate: December 11, 2013 You can stay connected with the Smithsonian's upcoming online events and view a full collection of past sessions on a variety of topics.: http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/events/online_events.html
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