Then, join us in Hartford for Discovering Amistad’s 2024 Amistad Connecticut Youth Voices Program (ACT-YV)
ACT-YV is a Statewide program specially designed for high school students with an interest in social justice, arts and/or community involvement. ACT-YV initiative will include a youth-led community forum that will incorporate gained knowledge, service-learning projects, art expression presentations and recorded promotional videos showcasing their knowledge of the tremendous impact of Connecticutʼs involvement in the Amistad Story.
Lunch Provided
Connecticut’s Old State House
800 Main Street, Hartford, Conn.
Saturday, April 13 – Bus trip to tour the Amistad ship (9-5 pm)
Saturday, April 20 – All day interactive workshop (9-5 pm)
Saturday, April 27 – All day workshop including filming for video (9-5 pm)
Thursday, May 16 – Youth Symposium and Art Showcase Event (4-6 pm)
The ACT-YV Program includes 30 hours of leadership training:
• Interactive and informative tours aboard the Amistad Freedom Schooner.
• Leadership workshops and activities.
• Art creation activities with local artists to identify mediums for personal and cultural expressions.
• Peer-led team building challenges/activities.
• Presentations with local BIPOC leaders.
• Research and field trips to Amistad relevant museums and landmarks.
Amistad Leaders will:
• Design and moderate a youth-led community panel discussion incorporating gained knowledge, service-learning projects, art expression presentation.
• Contribute to the creation of a promotional video showcasing their knowledge of the tremendous impact of Connecticutʼs involvement in the Amistad Story.
For more information, contact info@DiscoveringAmistad.org
