Youth Leadership Forum for Community Transformation (YLF)
Throughout the centennial year of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, we recognized the importance of creating a space where young people can come together and have meaningful conversations about the relevance and legacy of Black Wall Street and ethnic diversity in the United States and the power within Tulsa-area youth to advocate for change for themselves and their communities.
YLF is a FREE program in partnership with Greenwood Rising that seeks to create space for youth ages 14-18 to talk openly and honestly about their communities and work collaboratively to create change in those communities. The primary social impact of creating this space is increased self and social awareness of the participants, creating global citizens. The innovation of this program exists in its approach to student social-emotional learning through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Techniques that have proven successful from Anytown aid our volunteers in creating a youth-led discussion space where students are able to safely and respectfully have conversations about their experiences with race and ethnicity. YLF takes place over three days with an optional follow-up action project that students may complete after the forum. Those who successfully complete their project will receive a $200 stipend!
It is our goal that students will gain an increased knowledge of the Tulsa's most tragic racial event, their own identities and the ways in which their identities influence their interactions with others.
YLF 2025 is offered to Tulsa-metro youth ages 14-18 at NO COST during the following days and times*:
- Friday, October 3: 4pm - 7pm
- Saturday, October 4: 9am - 5pm
- Sunday, October 5: 1pm - 5pm
*The content of each session builds upon the content from prior sessions. Because of this, all three days are required for full participation.
We plan to be hosted by OSU-Tulsa. Participants who attend all three days will receive a $50 QT card to cover the costs of travel to and from the program.
Registration for the 2025 program is now closed. Please follow our social media for more information about next year's program.
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