Yancy Villa-Calvo (L) and A.J. Dugger discuss Villa-Calvo's work in Orange Mound partnered with students from Melrose High and a historian with the University of Memphis. (Natalie Van Gundy)
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Yancy Villa-Calvo discusses her work helping communities research and visualize their culture and history through art. She's currently working with high school students in Orange Mound to design a mural of history and future hopes.
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