ABOUT US

Mission

​   Our mission is to support and develop Black teens’ capacity to become leaders in the media and visual art industries. We provide resources to produce printed and digital publications, in which teens have ownership and authorship of their own stories. With community at our core, Melt Mag, with special emphasis on the stories of and issues faced by Black girls, assists teens in fully expressing their creativity and innovation through content aimed at letting teens know that they are valuable and not alone.

Our Impact
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Melt magazine enhances literacy and builds a pipeline for visual art and educational careers. Our collaboration with creative professionals prepares us for careers as researchers, journalists, publication Editors, production Artist, art Directors, design managers and more. The goal of Melt is for us to use our skills to innovate, promote diverse leadership, and bridge educational and visual arts career fields.

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