Cullen J. Davis Young Men of Color Symposium
Saturday, November 2 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Parker’s 7th annual Young Men of Color Symposium is a leadership conference for self-identified men of color in 6th–12th grades who attend independent schools.
The day’s theme is “Flipping the Script” and will feature opportunities for participants to explore their multiple identities and learn skills geared towards self-advocacy and community-building. The goal of the event is to empower students to effect positive change in their lives and their communities using newly acquired language and knowledge. Additionally, adult participants will attend workshops designed to help them critically examine how to create and sustain courageous, safe spaces within their school and beyond to effectively serve young self-identified men of color.
Keynote speaker: Peter Saji, American TV writer and three-time (note hyphen) Emmy Award nominee best known for his work on Black-ish and Mixed-ish.
Please contact Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Erika Prahl with any questions at eprahl@fwparker.org.
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse democratic society and global community.