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Over the past few weeks in Derry, I have learned so many things. Some of which included that Derry is the perfect size city, walk-able with a lot to see, I can get tired of eating chips, and that strangers are sometimes the kindest people you will meet. One of my favorite aspects of DerryContinue reading “Saying Goodbye”

In a community such as Derry, trans* and non-binary visibility can often be difficult and sometimes impossible. However, according to Jennifer Clifford, the trans* and non-binary youth of Derry are really running the show when it comes to trans* and queer advocacy and activism. It’s through organizations such as Out Northwest that are encouraging youngerContinue reading “Trans* Youth & Resilience”

UV Arts is a youth art collective in Derry, Northern Ireland that seeks to build community through creative expression and challenge the political and ideological divide, specifically, through graffiti, murals, and other forms of visual art (https://www.nesta.org.uk/feature/new-radicals-2018/uv-arts/). The following three murals were all created and designed by youth participating at UV Arts.  A UV ArtsContinue reading “Concerns & Interests of Derry Youth”