Adults and Chaperones, during the student’s workshop session we ask that you do not attend. We ask that you attend the adult/chaperone session and allow the young men the space with their workshop presenter(s) and peers. We thank you for your support, understanding and look forward to your attendance.
| 8:15 - 8:40 am | Registration and Breakfast |
| 8:40 - 9:00am | Opening Ceremony |
| 9:00 - 9:50am | Keynote Address: Michael Tuncap
Warriors Work Together: Lessons From SSGT. Tuncap
Come together my brothers, maila mane'luhu & learn how to empower the warrior spirit inside of each young man on campus. How can schools begin to develop more effective spaces for men of color success? Explore the complex challenges of men of color in public education with interactive learning approaches. What skills do men of color need to survive the challenges of racism, violence & segregation in 2015? Develop confidence & strength from the ChaMoru HaFa of Hip Hop & performance arts to transform the renewing of your mind. |
| 10:00am - 11:15am |
Workshop: Charles Jeffreys
History of the Educational System
The first part of his presentation will look at the history of the education of people of color. The second section will discuss how the present curriculum used in the American educational system contributes to the achievement gap. The third component will cover teacher expectations and the effect of labeling on the performance of students. The final component will discuss possible solutions as well as reading materials and classroom activities one can use to improve situations. |
| 11:25am - 12:25pm | Leadership Activity: Rashad Norris |
| 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:40 - 2:55pm |
Workshop: Ousamma Alkhalili
ISIS and Islamophobia
ISIS impact on Middle East on the World Understanding the root of ISIS and how they came about Understanding ISIS as an offshoot of AlQa’eda The Message of ISIS Their views of other Muslim groups and the Western World/ |
| 3:00 - 3:30pm | Discussion |
| 3:30 - 4:00pm | Closing |