On Monday January 17, more than 80 middle and high school students from around Boston traveled to City Year Headquarters on their day off from school to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The “Acts of Leadership Youth Conference”, as the event was titled, empowered students by teaching them that they are able to make a difference in their own community.
The youth participated in corps member-led workshops and were privileged to have the chance to absorb wisdom from civic leaders Richard Cohen and Roscoe Thomas throughout the day.
photos and video elliothaney | 2011
I dig it!
This looks like it was a really great event. It’s always inspiring to hear and learn from our youth.
On a side note, I met Alex Kogan’s father this evening so it was interesting to see her name in the credits.
Nice work, Ellie-0.
An event filled with inspirational young idealist who pledged to serve in their communities – a perfect day!
This was such a beautiful, memorable event! Big ups to the Senior Corps, Nikki White, the middle school students, guest speakers Boston corps and staff for coming together on this service Day On Event!
What an amazing video!
Thank you for sharing the greatness that was this year’s MLK Day. May his legacy live on.
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The video was amazing. It really tied the whole event together for me and I pledge to make others watch it!
AMAZING video! I am continually inspired by our students and their wisdom.
Fantastic video — What an inspiration!
You do incredible work Elliot!
Joe
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Very thoughtful, inspiring group of young people…love it!
Glad to see my former student Steven of YA is pushing forward with City Year! Props to Jenna and Kayla for holding down the fort in Mattapan
Fabulous video that is inspiring and inviting for all of us to make our own pledges to ourselves, each other, our community and to believe.
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Awesome video!!!!