- The Golden FieldsMy BodyMusicA Little FunYou’re Not AloneEmbraceThe Mermaids of the Sickened SeaThe Hope in MusicSubliminalGrowing Flower TreeParentsIsolationwpDiscuzNever Too LateSy(STEM)ic Sexism – Rosalind FranklinThe Scapegoated MinorityJustice for EveryoneOil Pastel Cat
Elisia Ramirez
12th Grade
Claremont High School
Tri City (Los Angeles County)
“Being part of a group is always validating and finding someone else with the same point of views or same problems feels so warm to the heart. With pride month coming around the corner I really wanted to emphasize the importance of togetherness, and acceptance. Being a part of the LGBTQA+ community, I have always found comfort knowing that there are others out there like me, and others that are embracing their individuality and self worth. It is so important to appreciate representation because oftentimes in media and society a lot of cultures are oppressed. When those who are oppressed come together it is like a magical feeling of hope, the hope that things can turn around and the world can become more accepting. I loved doing this piece because I tried my best to show that togetherness that people feel when they are surrounded by others who understand the joys of embracing oneself.”