Community

  • I.C.E. In My Community

    September 18, 2025 /

    It was 2016 when I realized how unfair the world can be. I was only nine years old but I can remember the fear I felt all around me on November 6th when Donald Trump won the presidential election. Even at nine years old I knew something was not right, me and my sister watching the election, the screen light blaring on us. Read More

  • MerCed’s Nickel Arcade. How was it back then? To how is it now?

    September 12, 2025 /

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  • We’Ced Joins The Merced Christmas Parade

    March 29, 2024 /

    We’Ced Youth members joined The Central Valley Pride Center in the 2023 Merced Christmas Parade. Read More

    lgbtq+  merced  queer  youth  
  • We’Ced Photography and Meaning

    March 29, 2024 /

    We’Ced Youth members showcase their photography and the deeper meaning behind an image. Carlos The sunshine is bright on this beautiful afternoon. It covers the whole picture, expressing to me that no matter what in life, it’s always bright. The fence represents a cage because there will be times you feel trapped. Read More

    central valley  merced  photography  
  • Queerness & Sacred Ritual In Community

    November 15, 2023 /

    Queerness & Sacred Ritual In Community: This piece was inspired by an Indigenous People’s Day’s event at CSU Stanislaus. One of the guests at the event is an indigenous, non-binary, poet that is illustrated in the middle. They are holding a Popoxcomitl and sage stick which is used by some natives for their spiritual practices. Read More

    community  identity  illustration  indigenous  queerness  
  • Young Revolutionary Front 3rd Annual Skate Competition & Mural Reveal

    September 7, 2023 /

    On Sept. 1st, 2023, Young Revolutionary Front (YRF) held their 3rd Annual Skate Competition and Mural Reveal event at McNamara Park, Merced. The event started at 6pm with warm greetings from YRF member Luciano. “Welcome everyone…We are the Young Revolutionary Front. Read More