Empower Youth Workshops
Empower Youth is more than just a series of workshops—it's a community-driven movement aimed at equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and support network you need to thrive. Led by Future Black Female (FBF), Empower Youth offers a comprehensive range of workshops, mentorship opportunities, and access to mental health resources tailored to your unique needs.
Why Should You Join?
Enhanced Communication and Conflict Resolution
Cultural Belonging and Heritage Celebration
Free Therapy and Mental Health Support.
Here’s the best part:
The more workshops you attend, the more swag you'll get! Plus, if you complete all 12 workshops, you'll earn a certification of participation and the ultimate swag for the program.
Click link below to register.
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Workshop schedule:
Search and Seizure: Covering Counselled Weapons and Drugs
Covering Counselled Weapons and Drugs: Understand when police can search you/your belongings, search warrants vs. warrantless searches, consent rights, and legal consequences of carrying controlled substances.
Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Weapons and the Law
Explore types of weapons and their legality, safe storage and transportation, recognizing concealed weapons, and legal consequences of carrying a concealed weapon.
Date: Monday, July 8, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Police Interaction & Communication
Learn about your rights during a stop or arrest, effective communication with officers, de-escalation techniques, and when to request a lawyer.
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sportsmanship in Action
Practice sportsmanship principles through friendly competitions and explore the cultural significance of sports within Black communities.
Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm – 4.00pm
Understanding Your Rights: The Human Rights Code
The Human Rights Code: Learn about the basics of the Human Rights Code, protected grounds, identifying and responding to discrimination, and filing a human rights complaint.
Date: Friday, August 9, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sex Work: Legal Rights and Safety Measures
Understand different forms of sex work, explore myths and stereotypes, recognize risks and challenges, learn about legal and human rights, and promote support and resources
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Identity Exploration
Engage in role-playing scenarios to explore different aspects of identity, including race, gender, and culture, and reflect on how these identities influence interactions in society.
Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Time: 4.30:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sankofa Sessions: Afrocentric Creativity and Expression
Afrocentric Creativity and Expression: Explore Afrocentric art forms, Afrofuturism, and cultural innovation through visual arts, music, dance, literature, and spoken word.
Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Diversity of Dance: Embracing Afrocentric Movement and Expression
Embrace Afrocentric movement and expression through dance fusion workshops covering traditional African, Caribbean, and contemporary styles.
Date: Monday, October 7, 2024
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Empowering Black Voices: Advocacy, Activism, and Community Leadership
Learn about influential Black leaders, social justice, advocacy, and youth leadership through role models and trailblazers.
Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Creative Expression Cafe: Nurturing Talents and Building Community Through the Arts
Nurture talents and build community through open mic nights and art jam sessions, fostering a supportive space for artistic exploration and self-expression.
Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) & Sexual Harassment
Define GBV and sexual harassment, recognize different forms, learn how to report and get help, and practice bystander intervention techniques.
Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm