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EVENT INFORMATION
DATE
July 16, 2026
TIME
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
LOCATION
Medgar Evers College
1650 Bedford Avenue, Room B-1008 Brooklyn, NY, 11225
ATTENDANCE
100
Youth Participants, Community Leaders, Elected Officials, Educators & Partners
WHY ATTEND?
Engage directly with elected officials
Learn how government works
Discuss issues affecting your community
Build leadership skills
Expand your network
Help shape the next 250 years
AGENDA
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
12:20 PM
12:50 PM
1:20 PM
1:30 PM
3:00 PM
Networking & Community Engagement
Opening Remarks
Panel Discussion With Elected Officials
Audience Q&A Session
Closing Remarks
Networking & Community Engagement
End of Event
DISCUSSION TOPICS
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Preparing future community leaders
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Creating stronger neighborhoods
VOTING & CIVIC PARTICIPATION
Understanding the power of your voice
PUBLIC SERVICE
How elected officials serve communities
EDUCATION & CAREER PATHWAYS
Building opportunities for success
THE FUTURE OF DEMOCRACY
Youth perspective for the next 250 years
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Empowering the Next Generation: Youth Voices Shaping Our Future
As the United States commemorates its 250th Anniversary, this special event will bring together youth and elected officials to engage in meaningful conversations about leadership, civic engagement, and the future of our communities.
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