Skating's Positive Effect on Youth

The Power of Stories is an archive of projects submitted every year to Building Healthy Communities (BHC) Statewide Convening. It showcases work created throughout California highlighting the power of individual and collective efforts to promote health and demonstrates how stories have the power to re-imagine and transform our communities. Produced in partnership with the California Endowment.

Project Submitted by: Brianna Shinn

Project Summary: An exploration of the stereotypes of skaters and how skating can be a positive influence on young people's lives.

BHC Site: South Sacramento

Brianna Shinn of Sac BHC Youth Media Team presents her views on skateboarding and how it has a positive effect on our youth. She also interviews fellow skaters and community members on the lack of skate parks in South Sacramento community.