SPEAK UP! Youth Conference [11/17/2020]: Addressing COVID Safety & Awareness
Last night we held our first SPEAK UP! Youth Conference [11/17/2020]: Addressing COVID Safety & Awareness.
We are so proud of our students who participated including:
Jonathan Piper II, Chabot College (host)
Chloe Armstead, Oakland Tech
Aisha Elbgal, Evision Academy
Liana Parish, Bishop O’Dowd
Sariyah Shabazz, Bishop O’Dowd
Cho Caulker, Oakland High
Chuyi Fang, UC Davis
Jermyiah Patterson Bell, Oakland High
The event featured videos, music, poetry, interviews, and more! Presented by @OFH510 Also, youth led conversations around topics including: - The challenges of online learning
- Mental health during COVID-19 - Youth ideas about how to return to school safely - Youth recommendations to adult listeners - An a special "State of the Youth" Address
WATCH NOW
Facebook: https://fb.watch/1R5KzFXEVP/
Youtube: https://youtu.be/rNZyhTihDVw
Also, BIG THANK YOU to our production team:
Derek Pyle, Vision Quilt
Tanya Dennis, Adamika Village
Marcus Harris, OFH Coordinator
Cathy DeForest, Vision Quilt:
Yvonna Cazares, City of Oakland
Jacob Miller, City of Oakland
Lemel Nears, Melle Mel Services
Camille Cypher, City of Oakland
And, a special thank you to the City of Oakland for their support as well!