jump
by testimony
Jump is an original song by singer/songwriter Richard Andre Love aka Testimony. Testimony’s song implies that this is a time for “a different kind of love” we have to jump into the future we want.
“My voice is my royalty. It is my power. It is my right to use: to exact, to encourage, to change the world. Collectively, all of us under this large Crown have one voice, under 1 thought, going in 1 direction, and choosing 1 vote. Whatever you are voting for, know that your voice is your fiercest power. Many kingdoms exist but none can exist without the people, and We ARE THE PEOPLE.”
By Teens With a Purpose
Cowritten by ChaVonne “Chevy” Whisonant
TWP Mural entitled Our Voice Is Our Crown was designed by lead artist ChaVonne “Chevy” Whisonant, and completed with the help of teen artist assistants: Robyn Johnson, Jahimiyah Burke, Tiffany Sawyer, Asia Caraballo, Casalm Johnson and adult creatives: Amber Rae Hightower (visual artist), Richard Love (TWP Creative Program Manager), and a host of Teens With a Purpose Crew members* who added colt and context to this expressive piece.
The process began with a question: how will you paint your city? The mural team gathered in a circle to begin envisioning their city post-election. Their dreams were broad and beautiful...
