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FRANK
LATIN
WESTSIDE MEDIA PROJECT
Westside Media Project (WMP) is a grassroots, media-arts organization founded and run by an African American male who lives in the community in which he serves. Frank Latin brings over 25 years of experience analyzing Labor Market Information and specifically 18 years as a Labor Market Economist for the US Dept. of Labor.
WMP IS SEEKING DONATIONS TO SUPPORT:
Acquiring and developing a building for an intergenerational Media Arts and Culture Center in the Garfield Park/Lawndale area
Fully developing our Jumpstart to Media College and Career Awareness Initiative and facilitating the program in 5-10 area schools
Continuing our New West Side Stories Community News Team
Increase WMP staffing to 10-15 people
Fully developing our Global Partners Project and expanding our current partnerships
Providing media services to 3-5 west side community organizations
MARQUIS WHO'S WHO
Frank Latin has been asked to join the line up on the latest edition of Marquis Who's Who.
“As the Executive Director, Mr. Latin oversees the daily operations of the youth enrichment program that helps participants develop networks, opportunities, and pathways to viable career paths.
Within the coming years, Mr. Latin intends to focus his professional efforts on growing the Westside Media Project, which initiated its Global Partners Project in recent years.”
Programs
News Team
Our news team reports on local stories, and provides training of specific occupational roles related to news and media such as that of a reporter, video editor, videographer, segment producer, and researcher. Students and team members have the opportunity to form new relationships and learn new skillsets.
WMP, formerly Westside Writing Project, began as a column in a community newspaper. It later took the shape of a summer writing program providing an opportunity for youth participants on the west side to publish their own newsletter.
WMP has since expanded into a year-round media arts program serving youth, young adults and other community organizations. 2023 marks WMP’s 17th year of providing instruction and exposure in media arts/digital storytelling.
Throughout its existence WMP has partnered with area schools, parks, and community centers to bring digital tools and resources to underserved youth.
Today the organization continues to amplify community voices as it engages and supports various populations on the west side including youth, young adults and other community groups.
With the addition of its virtual programming and college and career awareness initiative, to date WMP has reached over 15,000 participants.
HISTORY
