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A few of our Africana Studies Majors!
A few of our Africana Studies Minors!
Empowering Black Youth K-12: Exploring the Boundless Potential with Open AI
This theme serves as a call to action, emphasizing the incredible potential of Black youth in grades K-12 and the transformative possibilities offered by Open AI technologies. It encapsulates the goal of not only recognizing the brilliance within Black youth but also fostering an environment where this brilliance can flourish. Exploring the Boundless Potential with open AI can provide an inspirational framework for celebrating Black excellence, fostering innovation, and harnessing the potential of Open AI to create a brighter future for Black youth in K-12 education.
Featured Speaker
Allen Antoine, M.Ed.
Allen Antoine, M.Ed. is director of computer science education strategy for EPIC (Expanding Pathways in Computing) at UT Austin's Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) where he provides leadership in computer science education to manage rapidly expanding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and represents EPIC programs at a state and national level.
Allen also serves as the project director for the Computer Educator Diversity Initiative (CEDI), where he trains educators in equitable teaching practices in computer science courses while preparing them for the unique challenges of teaching computer science with diversity in mind. He regularly gives keynote presentations, consults, and leads workshops, covering a wide variety of STEM, school culture, equity and inclusion, culturally responsive teaching, inquiry-based learning, and computer science topics.
A Class of Our Own
In this talk, Allen passionately emphasizes the importance of teaching and shaping the future of young learners. With anecdotes, humor, and references to rap and popular culture, he highlights the need to make all students feel welcome in the STEM community. He discusses the intersection of technology and education, including the use of AI models like ChatGPT to enhance learning experiences in various subjects, such as science, technology, engineering, and math. Through personal stories and thought-provoking questions, Allen encourages educators to embrace new technologies and empower students to become proficient and ethical users of these tools.
The Black Youth Guidance Forum (BYGF) provides participants with a unique opportunity to engage in educationally purposeful activities which include featured speakers, four instructional tracks (PreK-5 graders, 6-12 graders, Parent Advocacy, and Leadership), and the Nonprofit Resource & Advocacy fair.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who is interested in the health, well-being, and educational attainment of African American students and other students of color in PreK-12 grades, including but not limited to:
- High School Administrators
- Teachers
- College Administrators
- Faculty
- Support Staff
- Counselors
- All Students, including elementary, middle, high school, and post-secondary
- Nonprofit Organizations in Los Angeles County
- Business Community
- Health Advocates
- Parents
- Religious Institutions
About the Forum
The Black Youth Guidance Forum (BYGF) is a day-long leadership program for CSUN students in the Africana Studies Urban Studies option, credential candidates, and Liberal Studies majors. We will also include African American youth and other youth of color, school stakeholders (e.g. parents, teachers, counselors, administrators, and staff), and nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County.
The BYGF serves:
- to promote racial uplift, health & wellness, college preparation, and leadership development to our target population
- to provide assistance and training in culturally relevant practices for preparatory students at CSUN and school stakeholders
- to establish a college collaboratory (community partnerships) with nonprofit organizations for understanding and developing clear pathways for African American youth and other youth of color to enter post-secondary education
The BYGF provides participants with a unique opportunity to participate in educationally purposeful activities which include featured speakers, four instructional tracks (PreK-5 graders, 6-12 graders, Parent Advocacy, and Leadership), and the Nonprofit Resource & Advocacy fair.
The BYGF has been designed to accomplish the same educational mission as the DuBois-Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement at California State University, Northridge, which is:
To promote student success through community and campus partnerships. We cultivate active and collaborative partnerships with faculty, staff and students across the CSUN campus community; work with local groups and organizations in Los Angeles County; and provide service to cultural and educational institutions in the community (www.csun.edu/dhiaa).
For more information, contact Dr. Cedric Hackett, Director, DuBois Hamer Institute for Academic Achievement at cedric.hackett@csun.edu or by phone at 818-677-3311.
Agenda
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Communication Services
Communication services (sign language interpreters, note takers) are available for this event. Requests for services must be submitted at least five (5) working days in advance. Please contact Dr. Cedric Hackett at cedric.hackett@csun.edu.