Placemaking 10 Recap

“Only the people can be entrusted with their own future.” – Ernie Thompson, 1971

On Saturday April 28th, University of Orange hosted Placemaking 10: Homeboy Came to Orange. The event celebrated the re-release of Homeboy Came to Orange: A Story of People’s Power with speakers, musical performances, and dance. Scroll down to watch videos from the event.

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Videos from Placemaking 10: Homeboy Came to Orange

Charlie Wirene reads Bridge Builder

Charlie Wirene reads Bridge Builder

Pedja’s first trip to Orange

Pedja’s first trip to Orange

The Homeboys from Orange at UofO’s Placemaking 10

The Homeboys from Orange at UofO’s Placemaking 10

Dr. Mindy Thompson Fullilove on writing Homeboy Came to Orange with her father

Dr. Mindy Thompson Fullilove on writing Homeboy Came to Orange with her father

Molly reads from Homeboy Came to Orange

Molly reads from Homeboy Came to Orange

Becky Doggett: Homeboy came to Orange and it was never the same

Becky Doggett: Homeboy came to Orange and it was never the same

Ray Sykes at Placemaking10

Ray Sykes at Placemaking10

Orange is the City! Orange is the Nation! Orange is the World! -Dominic T. Moulden

Orange is the City! Orange is the Nation! Orange is the World! -Dominic T. Moulden

Pedja People Power

Pedja People Power

The Cotton Series: Birth of a Workforce

The Cotton Series: Birth of a Workforce

Molly Introduces Havanna Fisher & The Cotton Series

Molly Introduces Havanna Fisher & The Cotton Series

Councilwoman Donna Williams sees herself in the pages of Homeboy Came to Orange

Councilwoman Donna Williams sees herself in the pages of Homeboy Came to Orange