JOCE US on Saturday for discussions and special guests at Joce and Vote, hosted by the Young Fierce Citizens! Young Fierce Citizens is an initiative “bridging the gap between youth and policy change” by Ashé Cultural Arts Center and Power Coalition. This group of Black youth ages 16-24 are on a mission of civic empowerment to increase participation in the democratic process among their peers. Their methods include canvassing, voter registration, movement building, and civic engagement.

Panelists:

Mariama Drammeh (Power Coalition, Program Coordinator)

A’Leahia Barbarin (Ashé Cultural Arts Center, Young Fierce Citizen)

O’mari Ho-Sang (Senior State Organizing Manager in Louisiana, Black Voters Matter Fund)

Special Guests:

DJ 89 Ray

Elm Boy Peg

BJ So Cole