Young Performing Artists (YPAs) Inc.
Using the "Arts' as a catalyst for enriching and empowering. To move forward enrichment, history and culture via the 'arts'. To identify and address the specialized needs of young visual and performing artists, as well as, provide creative solutions to youth development.
It all began with the “40 Acres and a Mule” Civil War Proclamation
This story breathes life to the words of General Sherman’s Special Field Order #15. It’s a true account of how this order, circular 13 and circular 15 affected Steele’s ancestors. Despite it all, the people kept their land.