Black Teens in Action is a youth driven, in-person program where Black teens can grow, connect, and take action together. Over four weeks, participants will design and lead a community service project that makes a real impact—whether it’s hosting a block party, organizing a cleanup, or preparing meals for those in need.

Youth will meet once a week for three weeks to plan, gain leadership and advocacy skills, build relationships, and explore their cultural identity through meaningful discussions and team-building activities. The final fourth week is dedicated to bringing their project to life in the local BIPOC community.

Youth will receive a stipend of $550 for their time and leadership if they participate in the entire program. Dinner will be provided at each meeting.

Dates

• April 7
• April 14
• April 21
• April 28

Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Location: Franklin Library in Minneapolis 1314 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (subject to change)

To qualify for Black Teens in Action, teens need to be

• Between 13-17 years-old
• Identify as Black or African American
• Have been adopted, or currently in Foster Care or Kinship Care in Minnesota.

*This program can only accommodate 10 youth on a first come first serve, all other youth will be waitlisted.

*If you have participated in Black Teens in Action in the last year, you may be waitlisted