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Throwing back to last summer when we were all no m

Throwing back to last summer when we were all no mask and being close. Swipe for this summer. It looks different but kids are still making, collaborating digitally, and connecting. Keep creating at a distance and with the #maskup !!!

And we're back! We are spending the next two weeks

And we're back! We are spending the next two weeks featuring the voices of our camp DJs. We love this question #whatitmeanstobeloud so much that we wanted to share another awesome response. And again, this 5th grade DJ produced this segment 100%—setting up the mic, recording/editing on Garageband, mixing sound effects and music, and making it all her own.

#staytuned

Camp is about creating! Sometimes it’s about cre

Camp is about creating! Sometimes it’s about creating slime and a lot of noise, but mostly, it’s about kids creating work that tells us about who they are and who they want to be.

Shout out to @colocationusa for partnering on our work to give kids creative spaces. And @moose.goose for making these LOUD masks.

#beloud #maskupnola #nolaed #nolacamps #nolakids #kiddj #kidvoice #nolasummer

On day three, we ask kids to define what it means

On day three, we ask kids to define what it means to Be Loud and to tell us about the loudest people they know. Friends, family, old teachers- we are consistently in awe of kids' sincerity on the mic. This 5th grade DJ produced this segment 100%—setting up the mic, recording/editing on Garageband, mixing sound effects and music, and making it all her own.
#whatitmeanstobeloud
#staytuned

We have been working with @4.0 to document differe

We have been working with @4.0 to document different creative responses to COVID-19. On the latest episode, we highlight and were inspired by the work of Dominion Literacy. They are partnering with community organizations and providing resource packs (playdoh, paperbacks, and paper products) to families in #Dekalb County, #Georgia. Listen to founder and 4.0 alum Dr. LaTasha Adams talk about the impact of literacy on young children and the value of coalition building right now.
Listen here: anchor.fm/4pt0

The first camper here took @flipaclip and @reverse

The first camper here took @flipaclip and @reverse.movie.fx and became a superhero. Then she taught her skills to other kids and adults. Thanks for teaching us!
#creativekids #kidteacher #nolacamps #digitalliteracy

We were worried camp would be different with masks

We were worried camp would be different with masks and distance. Kids weren’t bothered. They were ready to bring their positive energy and stories to each other. We will be sharing their work the next couple of weeks! Stay tuned.

This week we started camp- in the middle of a pand

This week we started camp- in the middle of a pandemic and a justice uprising. As we’ve prepared for our in person, socially distant camp, we have been quieter on the gram, but this is not the time for silence.
This uprising for Black Lives needs to not only happen in our justice systems, but also in our classrooms. At Be Loud, we are reflecting on how to center our work around #blacklivesmatter by continuing to focus on the importance of how #youngblackvoicesmatter. We understand it is not enough to press record, and are committed to using digital media with New Orleans youth to affirm Black identity/culture and advocate for change.

As we dive right into a jam packed summer with kids, we are pushing ourselves and others as anti-racists and to #amplifymelinatedvoices. Our specific next steps are evaluating the relevance of our projects, expanding our work with partner organizations to amplify Black voices, and advocating for equitable technology access. We are committed to sharing our journey with you.

Thank you to the 112 people that donated to Be Lou

Thank you to the 112 people that donated to Be Loud this last month. We are grateful for your support and are looking forward to starting camp next week. #staytuned #givenoladay

One week to camp! We are excited to create spaces

One week to camp! We are excited to create spaces for kids to not only speak up through digital media, but to also build relationships with kids across the city. Listen to this Be Loud DJ talk about that experience and if you haven’t yet, make a contribution to our GiveNOLA campaign linked in the bio. Every contribution helps kids BE LOUD this summer. #givenoladay #campstories

Pics from around the town from the eyes of kids! C

Pics from around the town from the eyes of kids! Click, click!

Camp won’t look the same this Summer but the mos

Camp won’t look the same this Summer but the most important thing will be the same: cool, creative kids.
We still have scholarships available. If you know a kid who would love to come be loud with us, email alex@beloudstudios.org

#nolacamps #nolaed #beloud

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