@ The Universities of Shady Grove
Navigating Systematic Barriers & Creating Opportunities for Youth
#NoEqualityWithoutEquity
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No Equality w/o Equity
Youth Equity Summit
Youth Equity Summit (YES) Summit will stand as the biggest summit locally that will bring community organizations, equity partners and youth together to highlight systemic oppressive components in our urban landscape and provide resources in regard to career and creative opportunities for youth.
When
Event: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Friday, January 12, 2024
Where
Universities at Shady Grove
9630 Gudelsky Dr. Rockville, MD 20850
Create an epic experience that unlocks belief, potential, and resilience to equip youth with a mindset that can withstand systemic structural racism and provide direction and resources for future progression.
The Equity Project
The Equity Project's mission is to create sustainable and equitable opportunities for youth through design, community, skills development, and programming.
Youth Equity Summit - Montgomery County
Shariff Smalls
Brionna Cormier
Howard Jean
Trusted Hands Behind Us
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Event Topics
Have A Look
Equity Topics
Navigating mental health and trauma from a equitable lens with leaders of community organizations, youth host and mental health professionals.
Equity focused discussion around social justice and racial healing with leaders of community organizations, youth host and mental health professionals.
Creative Panels
Learn what it takes to thrive in the world of sports and entertainment with the #1 Slam Poet in world, 2X Olympian, and a movie director and more .
Understanding how entrepreneurship creates opportunities to build bridges and uplift communities while making an impact.
Workshop Topics
Career Exploration
Speaker: USG Ambassadors
Speaker: Tamara Easley, Jamel Whilmore
Company: CareFirst Rep, Kristal Prather,
Company: Roy Prather, Cynthia Farmer, Jalen Sanders
Company: Epic Art Universe
Youth Host
Singer, Entertainer, Poet
Multimedia Journalism major at Morgan State University, President of S.M.O.O.T.H. Inc
Epic Art Universe
a creative agency, specializing in graphic design, web development, marketing campaigns, printing, and educational programming and events.
Company Accolades
2019
Partnered with Fayette Street Outreach Org to do community events and provide programming
2020
Participated in the Innovation Works Boost program, which is a 3-day business development training for social entrepreneurs in Baltimore.
2021
Completed the Latino Economic Development Corp. (LEDC) Small Business Accelerator program, spotlighting emerging businesses in the west Baltimore corridor.
2021
Selected and completed the Digital Equity cohort with the Robert > W. Duetsch Foundation.
2021
Awarded the Baltimore Corps, Elevations Award As of 2022, our Graphics w/ Apps, entry-level graphic design and printing programming has been placed in 3 schools in Baltimore City impacting over 150 students.
No Equality w/ Equity
Limited Seating Register Now!
In order to register for the Youth Equity Summit, December 16 @ the Universities at Shady Grove please see your school Administrator or your school’s Minority Scholars sponsor for sign up.