Youth Explosion: Empowerment Summit

551 South Tryon Street,Charlotte NC 28202

20 August, 2022

Description

In partnership with the Youth Initiative of Race Matters for Juvenile Justice (RMJJ), this summit will highlight the voices, passions, and talents of young people with collaborative art, live performance, and community conversation. The schedule below outlines the experience that all are welcome to drop in and participate in at any point throughout the day. The summit is created to allow high-school-aged youth to shine by way of both artistic and activist expression, and for this reason, are especially encouraged to take part. Please feel free to bring the entire family, and join in as an ally in the celebration. Note that 100% of the donations from registration will fund giveaways for youth in attendance. All minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times while guests of the Gantt. Program Schedule1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Your Voice, Your Power: Youth-led Panel and Community Forum2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Your Connection, Your Power: Conversation/Meet-and-Greet with Community Leaders2:30 pm - 4:00 pm - Your Vision, Your Power: Drop-In Community Art Workshop4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Your Talent, Your Power: Spoken Word/Musical Performance + Item GiveawayFor directions and parking, visit here. About RMJJRace Matters for Juvenile Justice (RMJJ) is a collaborative leadership group working within our community to reduce disproportionality and disparate outcomes for children and families of color through institutional organizing, education, and workforce development.