"It's about more than just a building. It's about the people, the community and literally making something out of nothing. The goal for us is not only to get more students of color invested in those careers but also to reimagine themselves –and reimagine what their world can look like." 

In this SuperSoul Short Film presented by American Family Insurance, watch how Mike Ford is fusing his passions of hip-hop music and architecture to inspire young people of color to think critically and dream fearlessly about their neighborhoods and their communities. 
To learn how you can pursue and protect your dreams, visit www.amfam.com
Read more: http://www.oprah.com/own-super-soul-sunday/the-hip-hop-architect#ixzz5V4CDcgGY