Black and Brown Summit

Standing on business is about alignment and integrity. Making sure that what I say aligns with how I move. Our beliefs will determine our behaviors and our behaviors will determine our results. In this storytelling keynote, we will name how to stand on business for ourselves, how to stand on business for our community, and how to stand on business for a culture that needs us to show up in integrity.

King Khazm speaks on what it means to 'stand on your square', citing various life events that have not only challenged him, but have provided fuel and opportunity to propel him towards a life of self determination and success as an internationally recognized Hip Hop artist and community advocate. Khazm and members of 206 Zulu will facilitate conversation and break out groups with the students that explore their personal opportunities of growth and how they work towards their respective roles and responsibilities as young men of color.

This workshop is designed to help young men of color cultivate leadership skills and a success-oriented mindset through a journey of self-discovery. Participants will strengthen self-talk, self-awareness, self-control, and self-image, empowering them to stand on business and take charge of their future. With practical tools and strategies, this session will guide participants in becoming leaders who drive change and foster success, both in their personal lives and within their communities.

Hip -hop is a powerful expression & a tool that can help youth to adapt to their environment. Professor Tuncap will teach from his Hip Hop Studies courses from across a dozen schools, college and youth detention facilities. Hip-hop emerged from the ashes of a disenfranchised youth movement of the 1970s across the concrete jungle of America’s neglected ghettos. How do we learn from the graffiti writers, breakers, DJs, and emcees? What are the songs in the key of your life? To cypher is to create, move, spit, flow, break, rap in a circle where each one of us might get a chance in the sunshine. To freestyle is to acknowledge, to cite the legends and to share, to joyfully move around spaces. To beat the desk, to find the words and to share raw emotions, sounds, messages and translations. In this workshop, we will create art, music & spaces to breathe your story to life.

Students will go through various media outlets (music, anime & television) to work through identifying generational trauma and creating positive habits to stop these negative habits while understanding the importance of being a positive person in their community.

In the multifaceted landscape of the American experience, a century unfolds as a complex tapestry of displacement, resilience, and the gradual creation of a unique identity within the untraditional context. Providing a multidisciplinary exploration of the Unconventional-American experience, this presentation invites the audience to delve into a profound exploration of this journey, unraveling the intricate threads that weave together a narrative often relegated to the sidelines of collective awareness. Against the backdrop of the Fillmore District in San Francisco, CA and the Central District of Seattle, WA during the transformative decades of the 90s-00s, our reflections transcend the mundane to delve into the profound. This presentation, borne out of a desire to bridge the gap between the cultural tapestry of hip-hop and the scholarly discourse is a testament to the cyclical journey undertaken by the Urban Askals. The presentation unfolds in layers, guided by transformative lived experiences that seamlessly blend the rhythmic beats of DJ Rise from Seattle, WA, as he crafts a Decolonizing DJ set. This auditory prologue sets the stage for a nuanced exploration of Love unpacked by Dr. Tino and the Team. Drawing from the insight from Tintiangco-Cubales & Sacramento (2009), Hooks (2000 & 2001), and Yosso (2002). This presentation, rooted in the fusion of hip-hop and scholarship, seeks not only to inform but to engage the Highline College, Black and Brown Male Summit Community about The Urban Askal Meaning of Love, rendering visible what has long been deemed unseen. Standing On Business.

Jordan and I will offer an engaging and thought-provoking workshop designed specifically for high school students that explores the theme of accountability among males of color. This interactive session aims to foster a deeper understanding of personal and collective responsibility, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities faced by young men in today’s society.

Embedded Software Engineering - you might not have heard of it, but it's everywhere and you need to be here. We’ll dig into the hidden world of embedded systems that powers your everyday devices and discuss the mindset that you’ll need to grow to be an engineer. Learn the basics of embedded systems engineering, experiment and solve real-world problems, and show that WE deserve to be here.

This workshop is designed to not only provide an insight into the LEAP program but also to inspire the students to recognize their potential as future leaders and change-makers. It’s an ideal opportunity for participants to learn, engage, and consider how they might continue developing these critical skills through the LEAP program.

Norris grew up in a challenging environment in Seattle and had to overcome both personal and professional obstacles to achieve success. His story resonates with anyone who has faced difficulties in their career or personal life, making him a powerful speaker for professionals from all industries.

This presentation is designed to equip Black and Brown high school and college students with practical strategies to create strong support systems, empowering them to overcome challenges in higher education. It will emphasize the importance of mentorship, student organizations, and campus resources, while addressing common issues like imposter syndrome and microaggressions. Goals: Highlight the significance of building a support network for academic and personal success. Provide actionable steps for finding mentors, joining relevant organizations, and utilizing campus resources. Encourage students to overcome systemic barriers and embrace leadership roles.

Now reaching 25 years old is a blessing for people coming up like Aurelio. After almost a decade in supporting Black & Brown youth through teaching, mobilizing, and art. Aurelio wants to have an open presentation about how his navigation as a Brown Chicano man through HipHop, art, and overall lack of mental and self care should be evaluated in order to learn from mistakes and build upon them. He will recollect memories from his work in the Ambaum, South King Communities and recently Central District/Rainier Valley and that his impacting his passion of Education and HipHop and the intersection between them! In this workshop students will: Learn about how rebounding from Poor Mental Health during college and taking the necessary steps to be content with seeking help having healthy outlets for stressful and demanding lifestyles of being a college student and from growing community Learn about what it is like to be teaching education, youth mentorship, HipHop/Art Lifestyle as Brown Mexican-American Embrace Pride for being a Chicano, LATINX from Seattle/Puget Sound Washington State.

A panel of accomplished men of color from diverse professional backgrounds to share their personal journeys of resilience, leadership, and success. They will provide insights on what it means to “get down to business” as men of color, emphasizing strategies for academic success, professional advancement, mental and physical health, and creating pathways for future generations. The discussion will explore how these leaders have navigated the challenges of systemic barriers while maintaining their well-being and sense of purpose. Attendees will leave inspired and empowered to stand on business in their own academic and personal journeys.