WHO WE ARE

ABOUT US

The Message is a movement to empower teens to become empowered adults. We equip them with 21st century life skills through nontraditional programs that employ live music and popular culture as vehicles for learning. Our work focuses on media literacy, critical thinking, and healthy decision-making as keys to unlocking positive life outcomes.

VISION

A generation of critical thinkers who will make the world a better place.

MISSION

Our mission is to empower teens to think critically and make healthy life choices. We accomplish this by helping them analyze and evaluate the voices that shape their world and influence them the most—media. We facilitate thoughtful interactions between youth and the media they love, and help them recognize and harness the power of their own identity and voice. Our approach aims to prepare them to be leaders and free thinkers, creative problem solvers, and astute consumers and creators of media.

BELIEFS

CURIOSITY

We believe the most powerful punctuation known to humanity is the question mark. Questions are gateways to exploration, knowledge, and discovery. Without them it is impossible to grow– intellectually, emotionally, spiritually or otherwise.

COMMUNICATION

We believe strong families and communities begin and end with healthy communication. The capacity to effectively share and exchange our ideas, emotions, and opinions in a variety of ways is not a luxury or an option. It as an absolute necessity to coexist and grow with other people in a connected world.

CREATIVITY

We believe creativity gives inspiration the arms and legs it needs to operate in the world. It is the life blood of all invention in every sector of life, from technology to popular culture. Our passion is to provide the oxygen necessary to grow creative sparks into artistic flames that light our darkest moments.

VALUES

YOUTH

CRITICAL THINKING

POSITIVITY

CREATIVE EXPRESSION

COMMUNITY

TRUST

ACTION