rooted. | issue 1
COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR
WILDSTYLE PASCHALL The Culture Keeping Documentarian Archetype: Storyteller and Citizen Journalist
NEIGHBORHOOD: RIVERSIDE
“My work is about telling the truth and making sure our people are seen. When we document ourselves, we protect our culture.” Wildstyle Paschall is a culture bearer, documentarian, and community commentator whose work amplifies stories rooted in everyday life. His path is shaped by journalism, advocacy, art, and decades of engagement with local neighborhoods, especially Riverside and the Near Westside. Wildstyle is also a music producer and founder of All317HipHop. He is known for making the invisible visible. His passion is to help residents understand the systems shaping their lives, while also lifting up the creativity, resilience, and brilliance that often go overlooked. Wildstyle uses media, commentary, and storytelling to support communities navigating redevelopment, safety concerns, cultural change, and generational transition. His purpose is to tell the truth, preserve history, and document the people who keep Indianapolis moving forward. Wildstyle’s work is inseparable from his identity as an artist, journalist, and community member. His lived experience has shaped his commitment to telling the truth and preserving the culture of neighborhoods undergoing rapid change.
His passions include:
documenting Black history and community memory uplifting resident voices skating as a cultural practice and mental wellness tool advocating for thoughtful redevelopment teaching youth about the power of media and storytelling supporting grassroots art and creative expression He uses his voice to ensure that the community’s story is told with accuracy, dignity, and depth.
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