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F.A.C.T
The program Future Artists Coming Together (F.A.C.T) made considerable progress over the last seven weeks through the artistic expression of its students and the guidance of rising local artists.
F.A.C.T is a program dedicated to the betterment of Chicago’s youth through art. Whether it be writing prose, poetry or song students were invited by Immaculate Entertainment to grow through their program. Since early 2011 Itzamna Castrejon and Xochitl Ramirez have been working with 7th and 8th grader’s in Chicago’s southeast side.
F.A.C.T’s 10 week program develops students through a series of writing and music exercises. Artist’s serve as mentor’s for students who they affectionately refer to as "F.A.C.Tors.” They believe F.A.C.T can help inner city students deal with their environment by having an outlet of expression. Ramirez, who has been a singer/songwriter for 15 years, believes she can relate to the experiences of student because of her background.
"Chicago's inner city youth are exposed to so much more then one would expect," says Ramirez. "I grew up across the street from this school and I know that this side of the city really doesn’t offer too much for kids. Gang violence is prevalent in the area because of it."
Castrejon and Ramirez have spent a lot of energy bringing out the talent in their students. Music producer Itzamna, who is also president of Immaculate Entertainment, commented on the slow blossom of the "F.A.C.Tors." "When we first started the class, the group was very timid and close minded. Slowly but surely each one of these kids are opening up revealing their unique attributes and commonalities," said Itzamna.
The team plans to give recording time and publication opportunities to the most dedicated “F.A.C.Tors.” Also, all of the “F.A.C.Tors” will send letters and poems to the city officials. Their efforts are hoped to enlighten them on the issues the city’s youth are forced to deal with. F.A.C.T staff members hope that the expressions of their students will be a good experience for students, themselves and the rest of the city.
"Giving them an opportunity to speak their minds is really making this entire process come together," says Ramirez. "They know that there is only so much I can do without their help, so we are gonna change together."
Anyone interested in F.A.C.T can contact Itzamna Castrejon or Xochitl "Xochi" Ramirez at FACT@immaculateent.com.
