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New York State Network for Youth Success is hosting their 2024 Afterschool Advocacy Day in Albany on January 30, 2024. Join participants, caregivers, program providers, and other supporters of afterschool, summer, and expanded learning programs to advocate for New York’s children and families. Youth and families continue to need a wide range of academic and holistic support to ensure their success. Join the Network to educate, rally, and share with legislators why afterschool programs are important to you. Registration is now open.

The 36th Annual New York Urban League Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair will take place on November 11, 2023 from 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM at Danny Farrell Riverbank State Park. The event will offer participants the opportunity to attend workshops and meet with representatives from 45 HBCUs with on-site admissions and scholarship opportunities available. Registration is now open.

Community Food Advocates and their Lunch 4 Learning coalition want to hear from you. Join their Virtual Learning Session for New Voices on September 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM to share your perspective about the school food experience in NYC. They will cover: cafeteria environment; menu inclusivity and flexibility; communication and student voice; and any other topics you would like to raise. Registration is now open.

Celebrate the 24th annual Lights On Afterschool on October 26, 2023. The Afterschool Alliance organizes Lights On Afterschool to draw attention to the many ways afterschool programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things and discover new skills. The events send a powerful message that millions more kids need quality afterschool programs. Register your event as an official Lights On Afterschool celebration to receive an event starter kit, which includes 10 free posters to help you promote your event, and to become eligible for prizes each week.

The New York Urban League’s Young Professionals invites current high school students to participate in their annual State of Young Black New York Conference on June 10, 2023 from 10:00AM-4:00PM at Medgar Evers College. This event convenes hundreds of professionals and change agents across various disciplines to assess the current condition of young Black New York. This year, the panels and talks focus on what it means to be Holistically Black: Navigating a Post-COVID World Through a Wellness Lens. High school participants can register to attend.