The famous jazz twins will give the Youth a special presentation as we continue to celebrate and salute Black people and their extraordinary talents.

East St. Louis's own multi-Olympic medalist, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, will speak to the Youth about her journey and the importance of pouring back into the community.

Youth boys receive basic basketball training with Rashad Qaasim, who will also mentor them on sport fundamentals that can also apply to life, such as discipline, leadership, accountability, and confidence.

With special speaker Dr. Angelia Bills, the teenagers, ages 13+, participate in a bi-weekly workshop series, allowing them to prepare for their futures through career exploration.

The youth girls collaborate with special guest speaker Queen Mocha Latte as she guides them through self-discovery activities that encourage girls to shine from the inside out.

Mack Williams, a Black historian and storyteller, will bring a special presentation to the Gym to share Black stories with the youth.

The Youth will take a tour of the historic Griot Museum, gaining knowledge about prominent Black people who helped shape St. Louis and the rest of the world.

The youth girls collaborate with special guest speaker Queen Mocha Latte as she guides them through self-discovery activities that encourage girls to shine from the inside out.

Youth males gain pointers on handling a basketball as well as the pressures of life through a unique mentoring approach with Rashad Qaasim.

With special speaker Dr. Angelia Bills, the teenagers, ages 13+, participate in a bi-weekly workshop series, allowing them to prepare for their futures through self-discovery and career exploration.

The youth girls collaborate with special guest speaker Queen Mocha Latte as she guides them through self-discovery activities that encourage girls to shine from the inside out.