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Community Matters
Our Experience at Clockshop
How have we built a community?
In the beginning of the fellowship none of us knew each other, however thanks to the Clockshop fellowship we were able to build a close knit community within each other. The fellowship provided a space for like minded teens to come together and create change within our neighborhoods. Whether it be through our camping trip or interactive workshops, we were given countless opportunities to get to know each other on a deeper level and nurture our connections with each other. Building a community is easy when members share the same values, beliefs and goals.
What have we done/will we do together?
In the beginning of the fellowship none of us knew each other, however thanks to the Clockshop fellowship we were able to build a close knit community within each other. The fellowship provided a space for like minded teens to come together and create change within our neighborhoods. Whether it be through our camping trip or interactive workshops, we were given countless opportunities to get to know each other on a deeper level and nurture our connections with each other. Building a community is easy when members share the same values, beliefs and goals.
What have we learned from having this community?
Clockshop Fellows gained new insight into different methods for advocacy and how a strong collective can really foster change throughout the entirety of the summer. Throughout our journey, we have had the chance to connect with each other and comfortably share our perspectives on certain environmental and social justice issues happening around NELA. We have learned the power of resistance and coalition-building from various hands-on workshops, artists, and community organizers. Most importantly, we have had this opportunity to be introduced to other likeminded youth who have been greatly inspired to continue to look for solutions and pressure both ecological and political disturbances around NELA.
Northeast LA as a Community
How does the community help each other?
Based on observations of Fellows from Northeast Los Angeles and from other neighborhoods, we have learned how connected North East Los Angeles truly is. For instance, some of the Fellows shared experiences from working in their community, such aBased on observations of Fellows from Northeast Los Angeles and from other neighborhoods,, we have learned how connected North East Los Angeles truly is. For instance, some of the Fellows shared experiences from working in their community, such as LA MÁS’s night markets and activism campaigns to provide immigration resources like red cards and whistles.The community of North East Los Angeles is particularly special because of just how many people care for it. Whether it be by supporting small businesses or advocating for societal change, North East Los Angeles consistently shows up for one another.s LA MÁS’s night markets and activism campaigns to provide immigration resources like red cards and whistles.The community of North East Los Angeles is particularly special because of just how many people care for it. Whether it be by supporting small businesses or advocating for societal change, North East Los Angeles consistently shows up for one another.
How does the community strive for change?
As a community, North East LA has always and continues to strive for social, political, and environmental change. Most recently, as ICE raids and violence spread through Los Angeles, the NELA community banded together to fight back. Community members organized and led frequent protests and local vendors handed out free red cards at their businesses to keep their neighbors safe. Moreover, many community members are a part of various environmental organizations supporting the LA River and the local ecosystem, making NELA a very close-knit and civically engaged community.
Our perspective of NELA as a part of clockshop
From places like Highland Park to Frogtown, North East LA is home to many community members who work together to preserve landmarks such as the LA River and countless parks that are home to native species. Being part of the Clockshop Art and Environment Advocacy Fellowship has given the opportunity to those who don't live in NELA to experience the qualities of what makes up NELA through a variety of hands-on activities engaging local activists, artists, and ecologists. Kayaking through the LA River, learning about the environmental issues community members have fought for, and speaking to artists that create advocacy through artwork has strengthened our understanding of the history and beauty of NELA and further inspired us to continue the fight to keep NELA a safe space for community members.
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