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Sep 2023
5m 50s

Arts & Minecraft

Blok by Blok
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What sparks youth’s interests? A personal challenge or a community issue, or simply a matter of taste! We brainstormed about things we enjoy and why they spark our interest. Even though we worked as a group, topics were explored and research was made individually. Summer 2023 @ El Centro from Northeastern Illinois University. Production and conversations by ... Show More
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