Transformative Culture Project

05/27/2026

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Our youth created this collection of affirmations to offer encouragement, reflection, and reminders to give yourself grace through both the highs and lows.

These words serve as reminders that growth isn't always linear, and that it's okay to give yourself patience, care, and compassion through every season of life. No matter where you are in your journey, your mental health matters.

05/07/2026

🎙️The Chosen Podcast | Episode 03 (Part 2) led by our Beyond Creative youth!

Our Beyond Creative youth are back with Part 2 of Episode 3- in this episode, they dive into important topics like police brutality, social justice, overcoming self-doubt, while also exploring the power of the arts, what inspires them as creators and more!

🎧Tune in as they engage in honest dialogue that challenges perspectives and uses their voices to spark reflection, connection, and change.

🎥Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel

04/29/2026

As we close out National Poetry Month, we're honored to share a piece by TCP youth Shae-Ashley that speaks truth, pride, and power.

Titled "Sun-Kissed Glow," this poem reflects the beauty of being a young Black woman, while naming the misconceptions she continues to face with honesty and strength.

📸 Featuring and captured by TCP youth

04/21/2026

✨TCP Youth Spotlight✨

Each TCP youth spotlight highlights one of our incredible youth as they share what the arts mean to them, what inspires their creativity, how they hope their expression can impact others, and more.

Meet Damarea as she reflects on the role the arts have played in her life!

04/09/2026

Check out our latest Virtual Creative Classrooms session produced and led by Terry Borderline and Joi Beatz as they dive into a 4-part series covering engineering, music production, knowing your sound, recording, mixing, and music resources.

In Recording 101, they guide you through the process of recording to mixing and creating a rough master.

Explore our Virtual Creative Classrooms playlist on our YouTube channel for more hands-on classes led by our teaching artists. Dive into beat-making, visual arts, DJing, dance, and wellness practices like art therapy and poetry-all designed to inspire at-home creativity, freedom, and self-expression while using art as a tool to release tension and anxiety

Check out our latest Virtual Creative Classrooms session featuring Terry Borderline and Joi Beatz as they dive into a 4-part series covering engineering, mus...

03/26/2026

This Women's History Month, our youth chose to highlight women who inspired them and paved the way through strength, activism, artistry, and an unwavering impact on our people and the world. Their legacies and imprint continue to inspire generations✨

03/06/2026

🚨 New Episode 🚨The Chosen Podcast | Episode 03: Mental Health, Social Justice, Self-Love & The Power of the Arts | Part 1

Check out Episode 3 of The Chosen Podcast, led by our Beyond Creative youth!

In Part 1, our youth focus on conversations around mental health and self-love, sharing personal experiences, perspectives, and advice on navigating challenges and building confidence.

Tune in as they engage in honest dialogue and reflect on the importance of caring for your mind, embracing who you are, and supporting one another.

Welcome to Episode 3 of The Chosen Podcast, led by our Beyond Creative youth!In this powerful two-part episode, we explore important topics such as mental he...

02/27/2026

🚨New Episode Alert🚨 Next week, we're dropping the 3rd Episode of The Chosen Podcast, led by our Beyond Creative youth!

In this powerful 2-part episode, we'll be touching on topics like Mental Health, Social Justice, Self-Love, The Power of the Arts & more!

Tune in as our youth dive into these important conversations, sharing their experiences, perspectives, and advice.

02/11/2026

In honor of Black History Month, our youth dove into the powerful stories of Black revolutionary leaders whose courage, activism, and vision sparked movements for justice and liberation.

Our youth leader, CLRWTR, chose to highlight the legacy of Jean-Jacques Dessalines. Check out the song he wrote, produced, and recorded that explores his life, legacy, and activism.

01/20/2026

TCP x STEAM the Streets x Boston Explorers present our second FutureLink CoLAB Session on January 29, 2025- this time, we're diving into Networking and Presentation of Self, led by Pedro Cruz, Executive Director of the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for the City of Boston

Our FutureLink sessions feature hands-on workshops that connects creativity, careers, and community to help youth ages 14-24 explore careers and build skills.

🗓️ Thursday, January 29th | 4:30-7PM

📍Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción
2 San Juan Street, South End, 02118

🎟️Limited spaces | 💵$25 incentive | 🍕Food provided.

See the attached flyer for the QR code to register!