VocalEssence – Philip Brunelle, artistic director

Walter Griffin's work has been published and exhibited throughout the United States, Africa and Europe. His photographs have appeared in the magazines Ebony, Jet, Black Enterprise and Colors. "I want to preserve life's interaction, capture the present for the future and provide a bridge for future generations of photographers," Griffin has said.
Working with his teacher, the legendary Gordon Parks, Griffin recalls Parks advising him to "always be your own person and develop your own style."

Workshop Description
In this workshop, students will become photojournalists, interviewing people in their own life who remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Students will use photos and words to share the stories they have collected and create a classroom exhibit.

To Prepare Your Students

• Read about the influences of Martin Luther King, Jr. on pages 27 or 30 of the WITNESS Teacher's Guide
• Have students do the I Speak Peace activity on page 48 of the Teacher's Guide

Please Note
Students will be taking photographs with disposable cameras; the VocalEssence WITNESS School Program can provide up to $200 to help defray this cost. If available, an LCD projector will enhance this workshop.