Our AOOS young leaders delivered last Saturday the 25th their own dissemination event at the National Coal Mining Museum for England! A unique event where graffiti art met storytelling! Our exhibition celebrated the power of self-expression through vibrant street art. The event was youth led and aimed to explore some of experiences of young men growing up in ex mining communities, exploring education, employment, and opportunity. Drawing on the theory of social haunting and the ghost of coal looking at the lack of regeneration, the effects of social deprivation and the cultural attitudes and whispers that the pits left behind. Amplifying the voice of young lads from Rotherham and Barnsley, shining light on some of the services (real role models) who provide the golden tickets to opportunity for young people in these areas and highlighting some of the gaps in the system which are allowing young people to be left behind.

 

Feedback from the day “A fabulous and thought-provoking event! So great to hear the feedback from young people. Very well prepared, organised and engaging”

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