FATE Group: Fashion Art Teen Empowerment
F.A.T.E. believes youth should have access to arts activities regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. Arts activities, including music, theatre, visual/studio arts, poetry, and dance, are a unique and inclusive way to engage students. Art is a powerful bridge that connects knowledge to everyday life contributions. Unfortunately, there are still inequalities in access to arts activities among youth, with many areas and schools generally receiving fewer opportunities or fewer arts funding, being those with more at-risk youth. Disproportionate arts access negatively affects marginalized children from racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic minority backgrounds. F.A.T.E.'s vision is to provide a positive and inclusive support system to help all youth avoid pitfalls that can disrupt their lives. F.A.T.E. will provide a safe and inclusive space where all youth can explore, improve, and develop their talents in arts and performing arts, regardless of their background.