A Mural's Message

In April eight students came together to try to make a change in Philadelphia. Everyday the news reports more and more deaths due to violence. We created a class, Lights, Camera, Action, through the Beacon Program which enabled the students to brainstorm, act, tape, write, and produce an entire public service announcement (PSA) themselves. Through this PSA the students developed a voice to stop the violence in Philadelphia.

Please visit www.youtube.com/thebeaconprogram to view their PSA entitled, "A Mural's Message."

We spent many hours with these kids. We took them to hear Russel Simmons speak about his newest book, "Do You."



After the PSA was complete, we held a premiere at the school. We went to Power 99 to talk about the PSA. Chris Tucker was there, spoke to the kids, and ended up advocating what they've done on the air afterward. Hopefully, we can get that soundclip on here for you guys.





This was our first class, and many of these kids have gone on to take an advanced course with us. Please go check out their PSA, and if anyone would like a copy or wants to write an article about the PSA we'd be glad to give you any info.