SUPPORTING YOUTH…

in schools, on campuses, on lock-down and on the streets (Please forward to interested folks) TUESDAY, August, 22nd, 2006 6:30-8:30 PM Carlitos Cafe y Galeria 1701 Lexington Avenue (bet. 106th + 107th streets, El Barrio/ East Harlem, NYC) 6 Train to 103rd or 110th street stations Early this year we gathered a group of about 25 individuals to discuss how we can share information/ resources to support youth battling injustice. We'd like to gather again before the start of another school year, to make those connections for support before taking off to campuses and/ or hitting another wave of classes, struggles and the bull that can come along with it unfortunately. Things like expensive education that seems impossible to reach, institutionalized racism, fighting off military recruiters, lack of representation in school staff, faculty, class offerings, the push factors that contribute to increased drop-out rates, etc. Again, this is an open invitation to folks from all different aspects of youth organizing, student organizing, street organizing, etc., to participate in a dialogue about how we can bridge the gaps between the organizing that takes place on campuses, in organizations/ institutions and on the streets. What are the issues affecting communities of color on campuses and on the streets, their differences and similarities? What initiatives are already in the works? How can we identify, collaborate with and support more folks who dedicate their time to changing the system? For more information: info@yasminhernandez.com