A Community Conversation on the Impact of Advocacy on Black Youth on Thursday, February 6, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Traci Johnson, Program Officer
POISE Foundation
412-281-4967
tjohnson@poisefdn.org
POISE Foundation
412-281-4967
tjohnson@poisefdn.org
Jasiri X, Founder & CEO
1Hood Media
412-345-1192
Jasirix@1hood.org
1Hood Media
412-345-1192
Jasirix@1hood.org
CHILDREN OF THE MOVEMENT
A Community Conversation on the Impact of Advocacy on Black Youth
A Community Conversation on the Impact of Advocacy on Black Youth
PITTSBURGH, PA (PittsburghNewsWire.com) — For years, Black Families have been on the frontlines when it comes to advocating for freedom, Civil Rights, and criminal justice reform – but how does that impact our children? Join 1Hood Media and POISE Foundation for a community conversation on the impact of Advocacy on Black Youth with special guest, Professor Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 7:00PM. Professor Shabazz is an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. She is also a social activist, community organizer, speaker and author of four award-winning publications. Professor Shabazz promotes higher education for at-risk youth, interfaith dialogue to build bridges between cultures for young leaders of the world, and she participates on international humanitarian delegations.
Other local guests include pastor, activist and mentor, Rev. Cornell Jones and Marimba Milliones, President & CEO at Hill Community Development Corporation. Together, we will explore the impact that advocacy has on Black Youth when their families find themselves in the fight for change and how we can inspire and support the next generation to become a living legacy. Tickets for this event are $10 and may be purchased through Eventbrite at http://bit.ly/Convo_Shabazz. Doors will open at 6:00PM.
About 1Hood Media: 1Hood Media is a collective of socially conscious artists and activists who utilize art as a means of raising awareness about social justice matters affecting people around the world. We offer performance, written and visual art to connect communities and amplify messages.
About POISE Foundation: POISE Foundation is an African American Community Foundation that assists the Pittsburgh Region’s Black community in achieving self-sustaining practices, through strategic leadership, collective giving, grantmaking and advocacy.
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