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Forum “Honoring the Past, Empowering the Present, Protecting the Future”

Published: February 21, 2026; Author: Julia Sonrisa

 February 27, 2026    05:00 PM-06:00 PM EDT

Address: 1280 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10029, United States

Web: https://www.theafricacenter.org/

Forum “Honoring the Past, Empowering the Present, Protecting the Future”

Celebrate Black History Month with a powerful Youth Violence Prevention Forum featuring guest speakers, youth performances, and a community panel.

Join us on Friday, February 27, for a powerful and inspiring Youth Violence Prevention Forum in honor of Black History Month. This dynamic community event brings together leaders, educators, advocates, youth, and families to address the challenges impacting Black and Brown youth — and, more importantly, the solutions that move us forward.

The evening will feature guest speakers, an engaging panel discussion, youth performances, and community vendors, all centered on prevention, empowerment, healing, and collective action. Through honest dialogue, lived experiences, and community resources, we will explore how history, culture, and advocacy intersect to protect and uplift our youth today.

This event celebrates the past, empowers the present, and commits to protecting the future.

See Last Year’s Impact

Want a glimpse of what to expect? Check out highlights, photos, and videos from last year’s Youth Violence Prevention Forum to see how our community came together to uplift and protect our youth.

Youth Violence Prevention 2025 News Clip Link

Youth Violence Prevention Interview on Current Affairs Podcast Link

Youth Violence Forum Photo Gallery Link

Time: 5:00 pm EST

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