Brotha-2-Brotha Youth Summit
Seldom do you find forums in which the young man of Pan-African descent is celebrated, challenged, supported, and charged with a task to create something powerful and inspiring within 360 days – all in one space. The celebration of, and appreciation for the mere existence of young men of Pan-African descent is void in most programming, but rather the negative associations and images are explored and discussed. Consequently, the young men are told to “fix that”, “change this”, and “pull up that” in these forums. Our young men are increasingly marginalized in society, and in our own communities, many times believing their lives have little or no value. Some well-intended programs have failed to create a clearing for love. A clearing for nurturing. A clearing for possibilities.
My Father's Seed: A Date Night for Fathers and their sons and daughters June 25, 2011. More info coming Soon!
To be a part of the planning of this event, or to be a sponsor, email MyFatherSeed@gmail.com
15 Stories More info coming Soon!
5K Sista-2-Sista Run More info coming Soon!
What makes this initiative different?
The Brotha-2-Brotha Youth Summit seeks to create a tangible and timeless product that will serve as a historical tool for understanding the invaluable impact that young men of Pan-African descent have on humanity.
The first Annual Brotha-2-Brotha Youth Summit will be held during the Fall of 2011.
For more information, and/or to find out how you can support the summit, email b2byouthsummit@gmail.com.
Real African Women
is a partnership between Obaasema Magazine (www.obaasema.com) and GNEP that was launched in April 2010. R.A.W. is a series of real discussions that allow African women to come together to discuss issues pertinent to their experiences as African women growing up and living abroad. R.A.W. is about personal growth; it will invite college students and professional women to participate in these discussions with the hopes of unleashing a more confident, yet vulnerable African woman.
Discussions will be held 3 times a year during the months of May, August and December. Join in on the discussion by joining our Facebook Fan Page.
UPCOMING EVENT Thursday, September 30, 2010 6:30pm - 9:00pm Self-Awareness
CHELSEA STUDIOS 151 West 26th Street, Room 606 (between 6th and 7th Avenue) New York, NY 10001
COST: $5.00 (tickets MUST be purchased in advance, refreshments provided). Purchase your ticket NOW!
For more information check out our Invitation Video!
Sista-2-Sista Youth Summit
The Sista-2-Sista Youth Summit was launched in 2008 and is an annual one-day summit that empowers 125 young women of Pan-African descent to reach their full potential by engaging them in panel discussions, workshops, live entertainment, and reflective activities. Utilizing a 3 step-process of self-awareness, self-appreciation, and self-actualization, these workshops and panels equip the students with fundamental tools to make well-informed decisions today and in the future.
Sista-2-Sista Chat Sessions
Sista-2-Sista Chat Sessions is a by-product of GNEP’s annual Sista-2-Sista Youth Summit. The Chat Sessions provide high school girls of Pan-African descent with the opportunity to engage with professionals on issues such as self-image, healthy relationships, overcoming fears, career planning, college, etc. through interactive workshops. GNEP partners with schools and community groups to offer 5-week, 1-hour Chat Sessions. GNEP is currently working with Christopher Columbus High School in the Bronx.
Get Lifted Mentorship Program (GLMP)
The GLMP provides mentorship to a select group of young women from their freshmen year in high school through the completion of their senior year in high school. The program provides the young women with one-on-one mentorship, interactive workshops, outings, and worldly experiences to ensure that they are well-rounded individuals that can adequately compete with their peers. The program also seeks to inspire the young women to give back to others in their communities by sharing the information that they have learned. The workshops focus on self-awareness, self-appreciation and self-actualization, with the sole intent of empowering the young women to make well-informed decisions about their futures.
The participants in the program will travel to Ghana, West Africa during their senior year to embark on a life changing experience in the Motherland, which includes a service learning project at a local elementary school.
Meeting of the Minds (MofM)
Meeting of the Minds is a series of conversations that allow men and women of Pan-African descent to discuss issues pertinent to their experiences in the United States. These conversations will cover various topics including relationships, education, careers, defining ones passion, balancing family and career, and financial planning. The first MofM will launch in June 2010 and the remaining conversations are scheduled for October and February.
2009 YEAR IN REVIEW
To find out more about what GNEP did in 2009, click here! VIDEO: To see the footage from the 2009 Sista-2-Sista Youth Summit click here!
