THE POWER OF SELF-EXPRESSION
The students and graduates of POPS the Club have educated, inspired, and motivated their fellow students, their teachers, their parents, their communities and strangers with their wisdom and the deep truths expressed in their conversation, in their writing, and in their artwork. Sampled here are the many ways we share our powerful stories. POPS students are also published weekly on the Good Men Project .
POPS STUDENT WRITING
STUDENT WRITING
A small sampling of the powerful stories and poems produced by the students of POPS. For a more comprehensive collection, we invite you to read our anthologies and visit the Good Men Project, which publishes the work of a POPS student each week.
OUR QUARTERLY LETTER
Get to know more about our organization and the students we serve. We will keep you updated on our growth, success, and introduce you to resilient POPS club members through their powerful histories and stories. Find out more about our upcoming events and other ways to make a difference in young lives.
A Story of Healing and Generosity
POPS ART
VISUAL ART
POPS students tell their stories in many different forms–some write, some sing, some dance, and some of the most powerful tales are evident in the drawings and paintings they create.
POPS FILMS
We live in a visual world and POPS students performances on film has expanded the reach of their work. We invite you to share this experience made possible through the generosity of filmmakers, filmmaking teachers, and funders. To view all our video content, please visit our VIMEO and YouTube platforms.
POPS NEWS
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT POPS
The Social Impact Team Monthly Newsletter: Spotlight of the Month Interview with Amy Friedman
Culver City Observer: Transforming Pain into Empowerment Through POPS Clubs
Locked Away: The Toll of Mass Incarceration on Students
LA Weekly: A Lit Club at Venice High School Is Transforming Students Harmed by Mass Incarceration
Spectrum 1 So Cal – TV interview: POPS the Club Supports Loved Ones in Prison
POPS PODCASTS
Small & Gutsy Interviews POPS The Club
Transforming Shame and stigma into hope and dignity is the mission and mantra of an incredible organization called POPS The Club. POPS the Club is based on the school club model and serves to support students whose parents or loved ones are in prison or jail. POPS The Club is designed to nourish and empower students through creative expression, emotional support, and the development of community. Tune in to learn about this POPS the Club.
Amy Friedman, Founder and Executive Director POPS the Club, Part One on the podcast Pursuing Justice
May 18, 2020
https://pod.co/pursuing-justice/author-editor-founder-of-p-o-p-s-amy-friedman-part-1
Part Two, May 25, 2020
https://pod.co/pursuing-justice/author-editor-founder-of-p-o-p-s-amy-friedman-part-2
Karen Arellano, POPS student alum and former communications intern on the podcast Pursuing Justice
August 3, 2020
https://pod.co/pursuing-justice/karen-arellano
Katherine Secaida, POPS student ambassador on the podcast Pursuing Justice,
August 10, 2020
https://pod.co/pursuing-justice/katherine-secaida
John Rodriguez, former POPS Board member, on the podcast Pursuing Justice
September 7, 2020
https://pod.co/pursuing-justice/john-rodriguez
Shalei Heflin, former POPS Board member, on the podcast Pursuing Justice
September 14, 2020
https://pod.co/pursuing-justice/shalei-heflin
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Mass incarceration is an issue that affects everyone. Here are some reliable resources to understand the scope of the problem.
Annie E. Casey Foundation
"A Shared Sentence"