THIS IS RIC
What does the “I” in RIC stand for?
Impact
Identity is shaped by inside things and outside things. Name one of each.
Inside: values, dreams, feelings
Outside: family, culture, environment
What is defined as the ability to influence decisions, resources, or people.
Power
What kind of questions get better answers?
Open-ended
True or false: Fairness always means the same thing for everyone.
False
What was the name of the video project where youth interview people in the community?
“RIC on the Street”
What was the art project about our lives called?
My Rockaway Story
Name four people or system that holds power.
Schools, police, city council, landlords and businesses.
Name four interviewing skill.
Listening, eye contact, tone and respect
What’s the difference between equality and equity?
Same vs what you need
During Week 1, what did we create together to set how we treat each other?
Group Agreement / Collective Values
Name at least 4 themes we used on the identity wall.
Pride, Culture, People, Memories, Dreams, Challenges
What did the “Web of Power” show us visually?
Connections, influence, hidden power, systems
Why is consent important before filming or interviewing?
Safety, respect, comfort, trust
What is justice that focuses on repairing harm within community
What is restorative justice.
Name four values we put on our group agreement.
Respect, honesty, teamwork, creativity and accountability
Name five things that can shape your identity.
family, culture, neighborhood, music and experiences.
What icebreaker had you making rules for Rockaway?
Mayor for a Minute
What was the warm-up game called where we changed our tone?
Say It Three Ways
Name at least 5 social justice issues.
Housing, schools, environment, safety, youth rights, resources, flooding, LGTBQ
The purpose of Rockaway Impact Collective
What is building youth power through voices, creativity, and actions.
Why is it important for communities to tell their own stories instead of letting others tell them?
Control narrative, authenticity and empowerment
How can youth shift power even if they don’t have official titles?
Organizing, media, voice, creativity, advocacy
Turn this into a stronger question: “Do you like Rockaway?
What do you like most about Rockaway?
What is fairness and equity in how people are treated in society?
Social Justice