Leaders By Empowerment Activist By Development (L.E.A.D.), Florida Atlantic University and Collective Group Of Community Organizations Kick Off Three-Day, Youth Empowerment Summit
Blueprint to empower future youth ambassadors of South Florida.
- Miami, FL (1888PressRelease) March 23, 2012 - WHO: L.E.A.D., JNick Management, Adrian Speaks and host of other community organizers, keynote speakers, Dr. Cornel West, philosopher and Professor at Princeton University and Jeff Johnson, MSNBC contributor, social activist and political commentator on the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show. Featured performances include the Miami Carol City High School Pep Band and Mirage Dancers. Spoken word artist Dichotomy will inspire the kids through poetry and spoken word, along with gospel singer Malcolm Hawkins. WEDR 99 Jamz Radio Personality Miss Kimmy to MC Event.
WHAT: Blueprint to empower future youth ambassadors of South Florida on personal and professional development, social consciousness; goals and critical leadership skills. The summit will focus on science, technology, engineering, mathematics, financial education, low graduation rates, leadership development and youth violence. This landmark event serves as the foundation for the group's comprehensive youth focused outreach and educational initiatives that will take place starting on June 2012.
WHEN: Thursday, March 22, Dr. Cornel West featured at the "Distinguished Lecture Series" at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Boca Raton Campus; Friday,March 23, Political Activist Jeff Johnson will lead the #Iam Change Youth Symposium and College Fair at Miami Carol City High School in Miami Gardens; Saturday, March 24, The Youth Summit will be held at Florida Atlantic University in Davie.
Sponsors and Strategic partners: Florida Atlantic University, Miami Carol City High School, Shutts & Bowen LLP, L.E.A.D, Adrian Speaks International, JNICK Management Group, LLC, Urban League of Broward County (YPN), Florida Virtual School, State Representative Dwight Bullard, Miami Gardens Vice Mayor Oliver Gilbert, Councilwoman Felicia Robinson,Coventry Health Care, Reaching U Network, Inc., Pompano Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Pastor Eric & Bloneva Jones Inc., Academic Concepts Tutoring, Miami-Dade FAMU Alumni Chapter, Florida Memorial University, International Longshoremen Association - Local #1416, Fountain of New Life Ministries, Upper Room Ministries, Koinonia Worship Center, Smart Law, Westin Diplomat, McKinley Financial, Sierra Covers You, and Alex Desulme.
About L.E.A.D. L.E.A.D. is non-profit youth organization focused on identifying solutions to problems that face young people in the following areas; social entrepreneurship; problem solving, critical thinking and leadership. L.E.A.D. has accepted the challenge to be an everlasting, fully existing organization that will not continue to allow youth to succumb to their environments.
About Adrian Speaks-If you are ready to charge your group and Empower them to achieve greatness in every area of their lives through solid foundational strategies and proven techniques, Adrian's presence is exactly what your organization needs. Speaking, Coaching, and empowering groups and individuals for the past 10 years, Adrian has a proven track record of success leaving audiences with the tools necessary to maximize their potential and reach their destiny.
About JNICK Management-Jimmy Nickerson is the founder and chief executive officer of JNICK Management Group, a South Florida based full service consulting firm that emphasizes business optimization. Jimmy is driven to help companies and people reach their maximum potential with their strategic marketing. Jimmy and his team conduct organizational audits to identify growth opportunities and then present clients with tailored marketing or business plans.
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