Civicorps' hosted this powerful two-day convening of Oakland youth, community activists, and elected officials to discuss community issues, brainstorm solutions, and inspire action.
Youth heard inspiring speeches from Senator Loni Hancock and Junious Williams at Urban Stratgies Council. They also listened to stories from community activists about transforming passion into action and then brainstormed solutions for local issues with Community Health, Safety, Youth Engagement, and Career & Education Opportunities.
The youth teams then presented their ideas to a panel of decision makers, which included:
"I learned how to be a leader - how to find
my voice."
- Youth Activist
"I am excited to see young black men talking about community issues."
- Supervisor Keith Carson
Special thanks to Young Invincibles and our participants: Youth Radio, Centerforce Youth Court, Lao Family Community Development, Mentoring Center, & Treasure Island Job Corps.
