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Critical Exposure trains DC youth how to harness the power of photography and their own voices to fight for education equity and social justice.

10/13/2026

Yesterday was beautiful. The community of DC showed up and spoke up! The POWER IS OURS.

Thank you to everyone who attended, helped, volunteered, and made the festival extra special and memorable.

10/12/2026

We can’t wait to share the recap from today’s The Power Is Ours 2026 Racial Justice Summit and Festival 💜 What was your favorite panel? Activity? Share in the comments!

10/09/2026

Our returning Youth Organizing Collective (YOC) members came together for their first session of the year, reconnecting, building community, and setting the tone for what’s ahead!

To close out our session, we asked everyone to share one word they hope new members will feel when they join us in a few weeks. One member said, “hopeful.” And naturally, that turned into an impromptu sing-along of Hope by Twista ft. Faith Evans 😂🎶 If you know, you know!

Beyond the laughs, that moment captured what YOC is all about: creating a space where young people feel welcomed, supported, empowered, and hopeful about what’s possible when we come together.

We can’t wait to welcome our new members and see what this year brings!

10/07/2026

Did you hear? ⬇️

2026 Racial Justice Summit October 12th at The Wharf 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾✊🏾

10/05/2026

Recruitment for Fall Programs 😌 Critical Exposure style 💜

09/30/2026

Recap on a wonderful board retreat. A time of reflection to focus on how the board can show up for Critical Expsoure during this time, and for the year ahead.

Some updates we can share with you all:

1. We added three additional board members to our board this year

2. We said farewell to two board members, including an alum.

Grateful for the board members, new and past! Keep an eye out for our next post welcoming each new board member 😉

09/28/2026

The power is already here ✊🏾

On Oct. 12, join Anti-Racist D.C. at The Wharf for The Power Is Ours: 2026 Racial Justice Summit + Festival.

Our Co-ED, Nicole, is apart of the organizing committee and she will be leading a session! You will also have a chance to meet 50+ organizations working across D.C., join more workshops and conversations, explore art and activities, take the Justice Challenge, and close out the day with go-go 🎶

Will we see you there?

09/25/2026

DC 📸✊🏾 Join organizations from across DC’s grassroots community working on housing, labor, democracy, education, immigrant rights, climate justice, and more at the DC Organizing Festival.

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in hands-on organizing workshops led by experienced organizers, learn practical strategies you can bring back to your community, and connect with neighbors who believe in building a better DC together.

And yes, bring the family! There will be:
- Free food
- Live music
- Organizing workshops
- Activities
- A dedicated childcare area

📍 University of the District of Columbia
📅 September 26
⏰ 12–4 PM
🎟️ FREE + open to everyone

Register, bring a friend, and come meet the people doing the work across our city. Thank you for the amazing event Rising Organizers

09/22/2026

DC has needed a bold vision for young people for quite some time.

But that vision can’t be created without them. It starts with listening to young people, by hearing directly from them about what they need to thrive. Then aligning our city’s services, resources, and support to meet those needs.

That’s the work we do at Critical Exposure, and it’s the work we’ll continue to do: creating space for young people to lead, speak up, and help shape the decisions that impact their lives.

Because the goal is bigger than any one program or organization. We want a city where every young person, in every school, in every community, has access to what they need to thrive.

And we’ll keep working alongside DC youth toward that vision 📸✊🏾

09/18/2026

Calling all DC high school writers ✍🏼✍🏽✍🏾✍🏿

Our friends at 826DC are accepting applications for their Youth Writers in Residence program, and we want to make sure the young people in our network know about this opportunity!

Youth Writers in Residence gives DC students in grades 9–12 the chance to develop their own independent writing projects, receive mentorship from 826DC staff, and grow as leaders in their community.

Participants can also take on opportunities like mentoring younger writers, public speaking, creating resources for younger students, and supporting student publications. Students may earn community service hours or a stipend with consistent attendance.

📅 Applications are due September 18 (TODAY).

Know a student who loves writing, storytelling, or using their voice? Send this post their way!

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