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Youth Action Project

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What is the Youth Action Project?
A team of experienced facilitators provide a safe and challenging space, geared toward youth of ALL ethnic backgrounds, who are committed to understanding and dismantling white supremacy white privilege, and other forms of oppression.

When is the Youth Action Project?
Date: Thursday, March 29 to Saturday, March 31, 2012

What are the intended outcomes of the Youth Action Project and the Youth Institute?

“See-Name-Act…PROCEED”

• Students will SEE and be fully aware of the multiple manifestations of white supremacy, white privilege, and other forms of oppression.
• Students will have the courage and confidence to NAME white supremacy, white privilege, and other forms of oppression.
• Students will ACT by taking effective, creative, and urgent measures to dismantle white supremacy, white privilege, and other forms of oppression.
• Students will PROCEED as leaders, planting ongoing seeds of change

Youth Institute
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Youth Institute and Adult Cultural Competency Workshop for Adult Allies
Keynote: Wade Colwell-Sandoval

Youth Action Project

• Leadership Activities
• Mastery of key terms: white supremacy, white privilege, oppression, ally, racism
• Ethnic affinity groups
• Youth friendly film viewing with adult allies
• Individual and group reflection
• Regional action planning
• Youth led dialogue
• Arts based break-outs

Who are the Youth Action Project Youth Allies?

Willie Adams received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film and Media Studies from the University of California, Irvine, in 1996. Willie also earned a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of San Francisco in 2008. He has taught English and Humanities, worked as a diversity coordinator, fourth-grade teaching assistant, and journalism teacher at the Katherine Burke School in San Francisco (1997-2000). Willie currently works at the Head-Royce School in Oakland, California (2003-present). Besides being the Middle School Dean of Students, Willie also works in three divisions as the K-12 diversity counselor. In his role as Dean, Willie works to strengthen service learning efforts, advises the Middle School student government, and has played a significant role in strengthening Head-Royce’s diversity efforts. Willie is a former vice president of POCIS (People of Color in Independent Schools), a Multicultural Alliance Fellow, and a founder of Vanguard, all of which are organizations committed to diversity and supporting students of color in independent schools.

Wade Anthony Colwell-Sandoval wears several caps, which typically keep him from taking naps. He pops up in the morning without hitting the snooze because there’s much to be done and no time to lose. He is a Creative Catalyst for Leadership and Learning. His mind is always churning. For wisdom he is yearning. Wade is the Co-Founder of Funkamentals teaching academic essentials over hip hop instrumentals. He does it like a griot with rhythm and rhymes offering his music for these challenging times. He is married and shares five kids with his wife. He is dedicated to loving and leading a creative life. He is a certified teacher ... a humanoid creature. He’s not a preacher but a “positive change” reacher. He graduated from Stanford University in 91. Wade believes learning is fun and does not own a gun. He founded KnowMoreMusic with video expressions building understanding through theme song confessions. He is a speaker, poet, and free-lance educator. He’s not a space invader but a space innovator. He honors both of his parents Catalina and Paul. Who taught him to stand tall and stay away from the mall and honor his indigenous relatives of these lands and be aware of his immigrant European strands. He hopes to build bridges through compassion and art and listen deeply to others and speak truth from the heart. His website is wadeintheworld.com His material’s for every one so you can show your mom. It’s been a strong journey of which more could be said but the power is in keeping it going and pushing ahead.

The mission of Funkamentals began in 1996 as a way to engage people in learning of fundamental knowledge through a hip hop-oriented musical format. Our purpose today in 2010 has evolved into a commitment to help foster a renaissance of mega-learning and compassionate connection to the critical challenges of our evolving generations thru music that inspires us.

Jada Drew is from Rich Square, NC, and currently resides in Greensboro NC. She works independently as a consultant with her small business Social Designs. She facilitates diversity, leadership, service-learning, multicultural curriculum design, and team building trainings for K-12 schools, nonprofits, and institutions of higher learning. Jada's passion for equity and justice and her charismatic flavor are present in all of her interactive designs. Currently, Jada works in the Multicultural Education Department of Guilford College as the Africana Community Coordinator. She advises Africana students, plans cultural events and programs. Jada also serves as a diversity, multiculturalism, and anti-racism facilitator for the department. She is also the founder and director of Africana CHANGE, which is implemented at the college, at James B. Dudley Senior High School, and in the community. Nationally, Jada is also a leader of the Youth Action Project for the White Privilege Conference and is currently a Green For All Fellow candidate. As a representative of Green For All, she has begun the "252 Revitalization Project." This project's goal is to utilize the young professionals from the area in motivating sustainable change in her home area. The mission of the 252 Revitalization Project is to use the concepts of Greening the Earth and saving money as a basis for better living in Northampton County. Jada graduated from Guilford College with a BA in Psychology and minors in Education and African American Studies and was heavily involved in civic engagement and community service initiatives as a Bonner Scholar. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in Global & International Education from Drexel University.

Teddy Leif Wright is a facilitator, educator and social worker currently living in Seattle Washington. Born and raised in Kingston, NY he graduated from Harvard with a joint degree in African American Studies and Philosophy and went on to complete his MSW at the University of Washington. Training with the Safe School Ambassadors program and consulting through Common Action, Teddy supports youth-adult partnerships that help our children to trust their own greatness. Through his commitment to Transformative Justice this healing artist has been able to work alongside individuals, families, communities and organizations to help them work with the resources they have to create the world that they want. When this all gets too heavy, Teddy grabs a backpack and a few friends and heads into the mountains where the simpler rhythms of life rule.

Stephanie Ciccone-Nascimento is a multidimensional social justice educator/love warrior. She is the founder and lead facilitator for Heart Work Consulting. HWC creates dialogue spaces for youth, college students and adults to address liberation, leadership and healing as a guide to transformative change. Stephanie received her B.A. in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she has also facilitated seminar classes for undergraduates. She grew up in three different countries and in many different cultures, which has shaped much of her multicultural/multiracial identity and passion for social justice work. She is also a massage therapist and loves food (justice). She is ready for the revolution.