Youth Empowering Youth

Today at the R.B. Russell School, the Black History Month Celebrations Committee was instrumental in ensuring this symposium on Youth Empowering Youth was held.

Involvement in politics was the subject of Jared Lavallee's presentation (top photo). Community Activism was the focus of Marie Christian's presentation (middle photo). Marie is the coordinator for VOICES - advocating for Manitoba Youth in Care. She is a forceful voice for children and the need for change to improve the present system.

Shimby Zegeye (bottom photo) provided thoughtful introductory comments and Masali Ali was an effective MC.