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Angela Reyes is a feisty, powerful woman who spends all her energy helping the kids in Detroit’s Hispanic community. She is the founder of DHDC, an arts/education/confidence building center. “Mexican Town” is a little known area riddled with gang warfare, drugs, HIV and broken families. DHDC is not only a safe haven for the kids but a second chance for ex-gang members to find work, rehabilitate and give back to their community.

photo by Chuck Derry

I had the honor of visiting Angela’s DHDC. I spoke to the kids, shared my beliefs regarding the Creative Process and how it heals and builds confidence. Every one has worth and we are all part of the Human Spirit. No matter how tough things are we can rise above it and help others to do the same. Life is Sacred. We should all support people like Angela and their life affirming centers.

Below is a video called "Slow Down" the DHDC staff made with the kids. I was thoroughly impressed and loved it's message about allowing kids to keep their innocence as long as they can. The modern world forces them to grow up way too fast and that will one day come back to haunt us.

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