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We’Ced Youth members showcase their photography and the deeper meaning behind an image. Carlos The sunshine is bright on this beautiful afternoon. It covers the whole picture, expressing to me that no matter what in life, it’s always bright. The fence represents a cage because there will be times you feel trapped. Read More
central valley merced photographyQueerness & Sacred Ritual In Community: This piece was inspired by an Indigenous People’s Day’s event at CSU Stanislaus. One of the guests at the event is an indigenous, non-binary, poet that is illustrated in the middle. They are holding a Popoxcomitl and sage stick which is used by some natives for their spiritual practices. Read More
community identity illustration indigenous queerness
On Sept. 1st, 2023, Young Revolutionary Front (YRF) held their 3rd Annual Skate Competition and Mural Reveal event at McNamara Park, Merced. The event started at 6pm with warm greetings from YRF member Luciano. “Welcome everyone…We are the Young Revolutionary Front. Read More
Humorously relatable, Molly Knox Ostertag’s The Girl From the Sea tells a coming-of-age story about Morgan, a teenage girl discovering herself through an unexpected connection with a sea girl named Keltie. Not only is the story compelling to read, but the artwork throughout this graphic novel enhances the relatability of the characters, making them easy for readers to identify with. Read More
She’s dying, you can feel it. The air from her lungs is weak and heavy, humid from the death lingering in her chest. Her skin is hot and cracking, and she does not rest. Every moment she moves, lumbering, wheezing, clinging to life, you feel her pain. Read More
