Apr 1-2	Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association (YIPA) Understanding Youth Culture Featuring David Miller. For more information, please click here.
Apr 1-4	The annual White Privilege Conference (WPC) Memphis, TN. Workshop Facilitator: LaMarr Shields. The annual White Privilege Conference (WPC) serves as a yearly opportunity to examine and explore difficult issues related to white privilege, white supremacy and oppression. WPC provides a forum for critical discussions about diversity, multicultural education and leadership, social justice, race/racism, sexual orientation, gender relations, religion and other systems of privilege/oppression. WPC is recognized as a challenging, empowering and educational experience. The workshops, keynotes and institutes not only inform participants, but engage and challenge them, while providing practical tips and strategies for combating inequality. For more information, please click here.
Apr 18	Heal a Woman, Heal a Nation Conference Featuring the Raising Him Alone Kick Off Campaign - Baltimore Coppin State University, Baltimore, MD. 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Campaign is designed to mobilize and provide greater support and advocacy for single mothers raising boys. Celebrity panel of moms featuring: Dr. Mahalia Hines (Common’s Mom), Dr. Brenda Greene(Talib Kweli’s mom), Sheron “Umi” Smith (Mos Def’s mom) and Cassandra Mack (author and motivational speaker). Hosted by Meshelle. To register please visit www.raisinghimalone.com.
Apr 21	Forging New Territories- Conference for Executive Directors of Non-Profits Arundal Community College/Training Facility - Arundal Mills Location. Located across from Arundal Mills Mall, MD. 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker- Dr. Jeffrey Robinson- Professor Robinson Professor Robinson co-leads the Rutgers Business School’s efforts in the areas of urban entrepreneurship and economic development. Prior to joining Rutgers, he was an Assistant Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at the Stern School of Business, New York University from 2003-2008.
Apr 24	Young Men Employment Network Student Conference Rutgers University, NJ (Newark Campus). Open to high school age males throughout the state of New Jersey. To register please visit www.empowertodaysyouth.com. Featured speakers include: Matt Stevens (Conference Founder), David Miller (Urban Leadership Institute), The National Black MBA Association and many other exciting speakers.
Apr 27	The State of Urban Education: Townhall discussion on the Douglass High School Documentary Johns Hopkins School of Education. Panelist includes LaMarr Shields.
May 29	Prom Promise for High School students in Queen Anne's County Kent Island High School. Queens Annes County, Maryland Once a year, LaMarr Shields talks with high school students throughout the state of Maryland about being responsible during the prom season.
Jun 2-5	Colorado Summit on Children, Youth and Families Keystone Resort and Conference Center, Keystone, Colorado. Featured presenter David Miller.
Jun 15-18	Lima Male Development Retreat Lima High School Lima, Ohio. Featuring David Miller & Matt Stevens.
Aug 7-9	Urban Leadership Institute Rites of Passage Dare to Be King Retreat For boys ages 9-13. See above for more details.
Oct 20	Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association (YIPA) Understanding Youth Culture Featuring David Miller. For more information, please click here.
Sept 11-13	Urban Leadership Institute Rites of Passage Dare to Be King Retreat For boys ages 14-17. See above for more details.