Youth Media Summits
The Summit program featured:
• A Showcase of new youth media from Chicago, Whitesburg, KY, Richmond, CA and beyond;
•The Launch of THE ISSUE: an intergenerational arts magazine designed to imagine and build a future where we all belong – featuring spoken word, music and interactive media;
• Insights in Civic Participation and Media Literacy: a presentation of key learnings from The Alliance National Youth Media Network, in partnership with NAMLE, Free Spirit Media, Chicago Youth Voices Network and 14 Black Poppies;
• A Town Hall-style dialogue identifying the most pressing needs and emerging solutions in the Chicago youth media community, to inspire local collaborations and inform the national Collective Action platform.
Stay tuned for more regional Youth Media Summits!! Want to host one in your town? Contact Jason Wyman, jason@thealliance.media.