# North Philadelphia: Through Their Eyes

I provided Skyler and Christina with disposable cameras to capture images of their neighborhoods. The purpose of this activity was for them to portray the most significant aspects of their lives.

## Skyler Baker

A self-proclaimed "bookworm," Skyler Baker is an honor roll student at Paul ![skylerheadshot](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/26024849/skylerheadshot-300x225.jpg)Lawrence Dunbar School. He is 12 years old and a familiar face at the R.W. Brown Community Center in North Philadelphia.

 [![](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/26024945/skyler1-150x150.jpg)](https://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2009/04/20/north-philadelphia-through-their-eyes/skyler1/) 

  “This is R.W. Brown where I go to play and be with my friends. And I do drama, art, computers, and basketball. Even swimming!” -Skyler Baker  [![](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/26024945/skyler3-150x150.jpg)](https://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2009/04/20/north-philadelphia-through-their-eyes/skyler3/) 

  “This is my house where I see my wonderful family. I love coming home to my mother’s open arms.” -Skyler Baker  [![](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/26024944/skyler4-150x150.jpg)](https://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2009/04/20/north-philadelphia-through-their-eyes/skyler4/) 

  “This is the place where I hang out with my friends. I love this place because you can run, talk, or just hang out. it is a cool place to hang out.” -Skyler Baker  [![](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/26024944/skyler5-150x150.jpg)](https://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2009/04/20/north-philadelphia-through-their-eyes/skyler5/) 

  “Paul Lawrence Dunbar is my school, which is a good school to go to. I love it.” -Skyler Baker  [![](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/26024944/christina1-150x150.jpg)](https://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2009/04/20/north-philadelphia-through-their-eyes/christina1/) 

 [![](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/26024943/christina2-150x150.jpg)](https://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2009/04/20/north-philadelphia-through-their-eyes/christina2/) 

 [![](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/26024943/christina3-150x150.jpg)](https://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2009/04/20/north-philadelphia-through-their-eyes/christina3/) 

 [![](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/26024942/christina4-150x150.jpg)](https://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2009/04/20/north-philadelphia-through-their-eyes/christina4/) 

 [![](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/26024942/christina7-150x150.jpg)](https://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2009/04/20/north-philadelphia-through-their-eyes/christina7/) 

  “The house next to mine is very similar. The people who live here are very nice and caring.” -Christina Peterson  [![](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/26024941/christina8-150x150.jpg)](https://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2009/04/20/north-philadelphia-through-their-eyes/christina8/) 

  “This is one of the little boys who lives next door. He comes and plays with my brother.” -Christina Peterson  [![](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/26024941/christina10-150x150.jpg)](https://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2009/04/20/north-philadelphia-through-their-eyes/christina10/) 

  “These are some of the brand new houses on the block that people live in.” -Christina Peterson  [![](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/26024940/christina11-150x150.jpg)](https://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2009/04/20/north-philadelphia-through-their-eyes/christina11/) 

  “This is an abandoned house and a neighborhood church. People come from everywhere.” – Christina Peterson  [![](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/26024849/skylerheadshot-150x150.jpg)](https://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2009/04/20/north-philadelphia-through-their-eyes/skylerheadshot/) 

 [![](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/26024848/christinaheadshot-150x150.jpg)](https://philadelphianeighborhoods.com/2009/04/20/north-philadelphia-through-their-eyes/christinaheadshot/) 

 

## Christina Peterson

Also known as "Puff," Christina Peterson and her pigtails can be spotted easily at ![christinaheadshot](https://phillyn-media.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/26024848/christinaheadshot-150x150.jpg)the R.W. Brown Community Center. She is 12 years old and a sixth-grader at Young Scholar's Charter School.