The 2008 Annual Juneteenth Event was a success!
Many Broward County Candidates and Elected Officials were on hand to meet and greet their constituents. The Broward Supervisor of Elections was on hand to educate voters on the election process and register new voters.
Special thanks to speakers and presenters Eddy Edwards, Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, Willowstone Lawson, Representative Joseph "Joe" Gibbons, Devin T. Robinson X (Egypt), Dr. Willie Myles, Marsha Ellison, Philippe Jean-Bart, Dennis Wright and Tracy Mitchell.
Many thanks to Andrea Owes, Grace Kewl-Durfey and YPN volunteers!
Saturday, June 21, 2008
YPN Youth Summit - A Success! - originally posted May 27, 2008
"Youth summit educates and inspires students
by Robyn Hankerson and Norvel Bethel
Originally posted 4/30/2008
Urban League of Broward County’s Young Professionals Network partners with Breakthrough Fort Lauderdale to offer free youth program
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The Urban League of Broward County’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) recently partnered with Breakthrough Fort Lauderdale to host a free Youth Summit at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale for more than 200 Broward County youth. The Youth Summit empowered students to take charge of their future, while addressing topics such as interviewing skills, public speaking, selecting a career path and more.
“We are proud to host this Youth Summit, which is a great opportunity to engage students in an educational experience that will provide them with lifelong skills,” said Andrea Owes, president, Urban League of Broward County’s YPN. “By partnering with Breakthrough Fort Lauderdale, we were able to increase the exposure of the program, and offer more students the opportunity to participate.”
The Youth Summit kicked off with a special welcome, which led into a host of breakout sessions covering the areas of college preparation, knowing your self worth, tips on ways to exude confidence and more.
In addition, more than 200 students participated in an interactive panel discussion based on the award-winning novelist Coral Daniels’ Ghettonation, which challenged youth to address the impact that urban culture has on America. Panelists included Dr. Chetachi Egwu, assistant professor of Communication at Nova Southeastern University, Anthony Pepe, author of ...That Defines the Light and Funky Gorilla Fist and Karla Dejean, director of Diversity at Pine Crest School.
The Urban League of Broward County YPN’s mission is to cultivate a new generation of young professionals to take an active role in serving and empowering Broward County’s urban communities. The organization is among many across the nation affiliated with the National Urban League, and has been serving the Broward County community since February 2007."
Source: http://www.thewestsidegazette.com/News/article/article.asp?NewsID=88153&sID=13&ItemSource=L
by Robyn Hankerson and Norvel Bethel
Originally posted 4/30/2008
Urban League of Broward County’s Young Professionals Network partners with Breakthrough Fort Lauderdale to offer free youth program
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The Urban League of Broward County’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) recently partnered with Breakthrough Fort Lauderdale to host a free Youth Summit at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale for more than 200 Broward County youth. The Youth Summit empowered students to take charge of their future, while addressing topics such as interviewing skills, public speaking, selecting a career path and more.
“We are proud to host this Youth Summit, which is a great opportunity to engage students in an educational experience that will provide them with lifelong skills,” said Andrea Owes, president, Urban League of Broward County’s YPN. “By partnering with Breakthrough Fort Lauderdale, we were able to increase the exposure of the program, and offer more students the opportunity to participate.”
The Youth Summit kicked off with a special welcome, which led into a host of breakout sessions covering the areas of college preparation, knowing your self worth, tips on ways to exude confidence and more.
In addition, more than 200 students participated in an interactive panel discussion based on the award-winning novelist Coral Daniels’ Ghettonation, which challenged youth to address the impact that urban culture has on America. Panelists included Dr. Chetachi Egwu, assistant professor of Communication at Nova Southeastern University, Anthony Pepe, author of ...That Defines the Light and Funky Gorilla Fist and Karla Dejean, director of Diversity at Pine Crest School.
The Urban League of Broward County YPN’s mission is to cultivate a new generation of young professionals to take an active role in serving and empowering Broward County’s urban communities. The organization is among many across the nation affiliated with the National Urban League, and has been serving the Broward County community since February 2007."
Source: http://www.thewestsidegazette.com/News/article/article.asp?NewsID=88153&sID=13&ItemSource=L
Upcoming Juneteenth Event - originally posted May 23, 2008
Juneteenth Holiday Celebration
When: Wed, Jun 18, 6pm - 9pm
Where: African American Research Library and Cultural Center (map)
Description: This event commemorates the Junteenth Holiday with a focus on "Passing the Baton of Leadership and Success" in the black community.
When: Wed, Jun 18, 6pm - 9pm
Where: African American Research Library and Cultural Center (map)
Description: This event commemorates the Junteenth Holiday with a focus on "Passing the Baton of Leadership and Success" in the black community.
Comcast Cares Day - originally posted May 5, 2008
This past Saturday, May 3, 2008, from 8:30am - 1:30pm, nearly 20 YPN members, plus fellow Urban League volunteers assisted other Comcast volunteers in painting and landscaping the Walker Elementary School of the Arts in Ft. Lauderdale. The event was a success as beautiful murals were created on bare walls and colors brought the hallways of the school to life.
"A Day in the Life" - originally posted April 4, 2008
YPN leaders conducted a program for students this past week:
A Day in the Life" provided a workplace shadowing experience for motivated students. Between ten and fifteen participants had an opportunity to experience the inner-workings of the Broward Aviation Center , the U.S Coast Guard station in Opa-locka , FL and Broward Sheriff’s Office. The students visited each location on separate days during their spring break.
To learn more about careers in aviation and Barrington Irving - first African American to fly solo around the world, and the youngest (at 23) - click here: http://www.experienceaviation.org
A Day in the Life" provided a workplace shadowing experience for motivated students. Between ten and fifteen participants had an opportunity to experience the inner-workings of the Broward Aviation Center , the U.S Coast Guard station in Opa-locka , FL and Broward Sheriff’s Office. The students visited each location on separate days during their spring break.
To learn more about careers in aviation and Barrington Irving - first African American to fly solo around the world, and the youngest (at 23) - click here: http://www.experienceaviation.org
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