Names like Ramirez, Garcia, Jackson, and Jones appear throughout the exhibit, reminding us that while our names differ, we share histories, struggles, and possibilities. Colorful walls, mirrored textures, and lights all under two childlike figures floating in a cosmic skyline, watching, dreaming, becoming.reflecting our interconnectedness and reminding us of our beginnings.  Inspired by the poem entitled Poison Shawtys, this space explores how we  navigate and resist systems of inequity. While there is an attempt to divide and define us, this space invites us to engage in radical play for connection, solidarity, and our power in simply being.  Magnetic & chalkboards walls, mirrors,  a few toys & handheld chalkboards with prompts create a canvas for building, remixing, and embodying. Words from the original poem are magnets you can use for reconstructing language & to reclaim narrative. You can write, draw, and respond freely across surfaces. At the center:  “When you rise, we awaken. When we awaken, you rise.” A reminder that none of us rise alone.