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Sharing Stories of Inspiration: ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ State’s β€œWe the People” Exhibit; ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ State Today; June 18, 2019

Artists, Educators and Volunteers Collaborate to Create the Outdoor Art Exhibit

 

A group of artists, educators and volunteers worked together to produce β€œWe the People,” an outdoor art exhibit at ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ that pays tribute to refugees from around the world who have made Northeast Ohio their home.

 
The exhibit spanned the Lefton Esplanade throughout the spring showcasing large photographs of individuals who fled their home countries and now live in Northeast Ohio.
 
Dr. FranΓ§oise Massardier-Kenney, co-director of the Global Understanding Research Initiative (GURI) of ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ State, organized the project in collaboration with photographer Erin LaBelle of Ohio University. Several Akron-based refugee programs and some ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ State students also  aided in the effort.
 
The refugees featured in the photo display fled to the United States to avoid war, oppression or the threat of grave danger in their home countries. 
 
β€œThe stories are heart-wrenching,” wrote David Dix, in an editorial appearing in the Record Courier. β€œβ€˜We the People’ effectively illustrates that the refugee problem is not a political issue confined to America’s southern border, but a worldwide issue that requires the attention and good will of every person around the globe.”
 
Because of the photo’s high impact, they will be on display again at the same location in September.
 
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POSTED: Saturday, June 8, 2019 12:00 AM
Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 02:55 PM