Young Gifted & Black

Date for 2008-2009 School Year

May 9, 2009

Target Group

African-American high school seniors

Description

YGB utilizes African-American history and culture in such a way that motivates and empowers attendees to take control of their future. The purpose of this conference is to promote positive self-esteem, social consciousness, and cultural awareness, while simultaneously emphasizing the importance of higher education. We hope that the workshops and interactions with current African-American UW students, staff, and faculty and the community will provide both the resources and role models to help students make a commitment to pursue high education. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the UW and discover all the possibilities awaiting.

Contact

Jennifer Rance: jrance@u.washington.edu, (206) 616-7712

Application

YGB 2009 Application

Additional Information

The 2009 YGB Conference theme is "Achieving the Dream & Changing the Future." The day will consist of various sessions addressing the progress of the Black community; recognizing the past while looking towards the future. The concept of the conference is summed up best by the following quote from President Barack Obama, "What we have already achieved gives us hope for what we can and must achieve tomorrow." UW students, faculty members and community members will facilitate discussions about the benefits of higher education, civic engagement and achieving academic and career goals.