Project Outsiders

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Spread the word of this powerful roster highlighting African talent. Workshops, Musicians, poets, dancers, drummers and storytellers help us connect and celebrate in this annual event, today from 1-4 PM! oacas.org/powerup #1vision1voice #PowerUp2022 #blackhistorymonth

Young women, young men of color, we add our voices to the voices of your ancestors, who speak to you over ancient seas and across mountain tops. sign up here: oacas.org/powerup #1vision1voice #PowerUp2022 #blackhistorymonth #MayaAngelou

Say hello to Chizara! The Community Engagement Specialist for the One Vision One Voice program at the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies. Sign up to the Power Up Symposium here: oacas.org/powerup #1vision1voice #PowerUp2022 #blackhistorymonth

Lead Teaching Artists will guide youth through a group discussion and facilitate a creative activity that offers an opportunity for youth to collaborate on responses to prompts and Questions. Sign up here: oacas.org/powerup #1vision1voice #PowerUp2022 #blackhistorymonth

Meet Kyngston! Kyng has been advocating for youth for over 8 years. He is a parent and identifies as nonbinary. He has been learning about another side his black culture which has evolved his identity and made him more connected to his roots. #PowerUp2022 #blackhistorymonth

Afrocentric storytelling is oral tradition, it’s the way knowledge or teachings are passed along. It’s the stories of our elders, and their elders and their elders. ✊ —Keisha Facey, OVOV #1vision1voice #PowerUp2022 #blackhistorymonth

Afrocentric storytelling is important for creating community. Keisha said it well. If you want to learn how to create your own story come to the Power Up event on February 24th 1pm-4pm Click the link here: oacas.org/powerup

Today we celebrate Keishia Facey, the Program Manager of One Vision One Voice at the Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies, fueling the Power Up 2022 event. #1vision1voice #PowerUp2022 #blackhistorymonth

The Swahili word “harambe” means all pull together. The 2022 Power Up Symposium is all about our history, and the theme is storytelling. We as people of African descent have a rich tradition of storytelling. #1vision1voice #PowerUp2022 #blackhistorymonth #OACAS

EXCITING NEWS!! The One Vision One Voice (OVOV) Power Up Symposium is just around the corner and we are partnering with them to showcase the event 🥳 JOIN US on February 24th from 1-4 PM for black history month. #1vision1voice #PowerUp2022 #blackhistorymonth #ProjectOutsiders

We're still celebrating youth in care! ▪︎ Encouraging all organizations or youth groups to reach out to us. We'd LOVE to showcase your talent! #community #Excellence #youngpeople #outsiders

Good morning everyone! ▪︎ #TGIF □ thank God it's Monday!!! Don't forget to count your blessings. ▪︎ What motivates you?!!!