Web Project Links

www.REACHLA.org - This HIV education site was produced by and for youth ages 12-18. The youth friendly approach was designed to increase teen knowledge of HIV transmission and prevention. The youth involved in this project first participated in the REACH LA HIV education workshops and then had after-school instruction in digital art design for web and building basic web pages. Over 15 youth worked together to research and design this site over a period of 12 weeks.

www.Partylonger.com - This HIV education site was produced by and for youth ages 16-24. This site was conceived by Luis Sierra (21) Youth Outreach Coordinator at REACH LA as a link to other party sites that youth would happen upon when looking for after hour clubs/dance parties. It provides HIV prevention information as a way to "Party Longer" with self-preservation in mind. The site was designed by youth by Ana Lopez (18) with Flash animations by Elisa Wang (21) and Ben Aguillon (27).

www.Be-An-Ally.org - This youth-produced site provides information about California's School Board Law AB537 that protects the rights of LGBTQ youth in public schools. The site was produced along with an outreach campaign conducted by students in two Los Angles Public High School to raise awareness about discrimination and student rights.

www.qycrashpad.com - This site offers an LBGTQ youth "virtual safe house" where the REACH LA youth video-makers "reside" with videos that speak out about LGBTQ issues. Click on any window in the house to view personal biographies and short videos by youth video-makers. Also find links to community resources specifically for LGBTQ youth.

www.becominglegendary.org - website for REACH LA's recent documentary "I'm Still Here: Becoming Legendary" about creativity and self-preservation in the LA House and Ball Community. Includes interviews with some of the legendary ball parents and youngest up-and-coming ball talent. Winner of the 2006 FUSION, Los Angeles LBGTQ People of Color Film Festival - Audience Award for Best Documentary Short.




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