Then, join us in New Haven 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
Canal Dock Boathouse
475 Long Wharf Drive
New Haven CT
April 15-19 –11 am to 2 pm
April 24 – 3 to 5 pm
May 1 – 3 to 5 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
