DCYAC Registers Voters

This past weekend, members of the DCYAC teamed up with Students Advocating for Youth (SAY) on the campus of Howard University to register voters in the community. First, they participated in role plays and discussed the importance of the upcoming election. Finally, they hit the streets registering voters in the Shaw/Howard community. It was great to see so many people involved in the electoral process. DCYAC members will continue getting involved right up to election day, since many of them will be working as youth poll workers.

DCYAC at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Conference

Last week, members of the DC Youth Advisory Council attended the 2008 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference. They participated in a variety of braintrust sessions including the "Emerging Leaders Townhall: The Evolution of Politics & Empowerment". Moderated by Jeff Johnson, the session was hosted by Congressman Bennie G. Thompson and featured young leaders from across the country discussing the importance of getting involved early and having mentors.
In addition, DCYAC members participated in "Remote Control: Do We Control the Media? Or Do They Control Us?". The session featured Angie Ange, a radio personality from WKYS 93.9, Etan Thomas of the Washington Wizards, and Natasha Eubanks, founder of the Young, Black, and Fabulous. The panelists discussed the role of the media and its influence on the youth. During this session, DCYAC member Tavonynia Tolson spoke about her personal experiences and had an opportunity to chat with the panelists afterwards.

DCYAC Helps Build a Playground

On Saturday September 20th, 2008, the DC Youth Advisory Council joined Kool-Aid , Kaboom!, Antwan Jamison (of the Washington Wizards), and many others to build a new playground for the Park Southern Apartments in Southeast Washington, DC. It was such a great experience! We had teams of people working to put different sections of the playground equipment together. We assembled slides, a sandbox, swings, see-saw, and other playground equipment. We also put down concrete and mulch. The kids will have a lot of space to play hopscotch and other games. They also have equipment to play on as well as benches to sit and relax.

DCYAC at the DC Family Education Expo!

DCYAC Program Assistant Julia Rogers recruiting
new members.


This past Saturday, DCYAC joined the Office of the State Superintendent (OSSE) and dozens of other organizations at the DC Family Education Expo at McKinley Technical High School. The expo featured exhibits and activities for parents and students alike ranging from a moon bounce to line dancing. We met hundreds of parents and potential DCYAC members and had a great time! For more information on the event visit www.oss.dc.gov.

DCYAC Members Featured in DC Vote Commercial!

DCYAC Summer Training Academy participants Atiya Amis and Alita Boston were recently featured in a commercial supporting DC voting rights. For more information on this crucial issue visit www.dcvote.org. Check out the commercial here!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtiDYLaDfYA