"When Teen Techies started in 2005, we could not have imagined the giant leaps technology would take: the proliferation of social media, smart phones, cloud computing, AI and so much more," said Linda E. Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Brooklyn Public Library.
The Wembley to Soweto Foundation empowers young photographers from struggling communities to capture and connect their experiences through sports, fostering creativity and community engagement.
"There's a difference between a 14-year-old Dominican and your average 14-year-old American," says Barger. "In the U.S., we're focused on being good at baseball and learning the game; their focus is more, 'How hard can I throw?' and, 'How hard can I hit the ball?' as young as possible in order to sign."