About The Summit
In the form of a one-day summit, Black college students will gather to discourse on key areas of national interest to activate their civic and political involvement.
A one of its kind, students are the panelists and key stakeholders such as elected officials and civic organization leaders are the primary audience.
Black students attending ANY college or university in the United States can submit a panelist application and are encouraged to attend.
Panels
Moderated by distinguished correspondents and subject matter experts, the panels will focus on crowd-sourced national issues that shape their perspectives.
Media Hour
Black students don’t find their voices and viewpoints adequately represented in the media. Inviting media coverage to conduct interviews of panelists and student attendees, challenges that.
Fireside Chat
Democrat, Republican, Independent – what’s the difference anyway? Elected officials are invited to engage in a moderated discussion to expound on civic engagement beyond the vote.
Town Hall
Starting with a fireside chat, attendees convene to first hear perspectives from elected officials and civic organization leaders, and thereafter share their own perspectives and queries.
When last did you ask young Black voices their viewpoints on national issues that impact their vote without assuming it for them? They have something to say, but are you listening?
When: Tuesday — 30th of April, 2024. 8am to 6pm
FREE REGISTRATION
Where: The Light Street Pavilion at the Inner Harbor
— 301 Light Street, Baltimore, Md 21202 —
*self-park at 300 Light Street, Baltimore, Md 21202
and take walkway on 3rd floor*
You want your presence felt at this summit.
The assumption stands that Black college students mainly align with Democratic party policies and vote accordingly. Where is the safe space for those who don’t entirely align? GenerationNext: Thought Leaders is that space for Black students to share all sides of their perspectives on policies that shape their votes without seeking agreement, but understanding of difference and demanding of progress.
You have key interest in politics and civic engagement but you don’t have those sometimes, necessary connections needed to start or keep your interest. GenerationNext: Thought Leaders will put you in the same room with Senators, Congresspersons, Delegates, Civic Leaders who understand that your access to them emboldens your desire to have positive impact.
Representation of young Black voices in the national political discourse is generally absent or invisible, but needed. That changes with GenerationNext: Thought Leaders. Media will present to not only report on the summit, but to share the voices of young Black students nationally and accurately.
Our partners for GenerationNext: Thought Leaders summit 2024 see the value in amplifying the voices of Black college students. Partner with Us.
