Hailey Jansson

Jumping the Line

A private high school produces The Wiz as their spring musical in an effort to encourage more students of color to join the drama club. The students learn that, at heart, acting is an exercise in empathy. Throughout the production, both students and staff discover the value of listening to the stories of people with different experiences.

Cats for Miles

A window into the work of cat rescue volunteers in Baltimore, Maryland.

Black Wealth

Derwin and Sierra are expecting their first child. It’s wonderful news, but comes at a time of uncertainty for Derwin as Baltimore begins to enforce bans on his main source of income: squeegeeing. Now, this young couple has to figure out how to make ends meet and provide a stable future for their growing family.