Schedule of Events

Take a stand against racism with us by participating in this virtual youth-led event on April 24th, 2021 from 2:00-3:30PM EST (1:00-2:30PM CST).

See the Tentative Schedule of Events Below!


HERE'S HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

  1. Form your team of 2-15 people and register HERE.

  2. Choose a location for your team to meet on 4/24.

  3. Tune into Instagram Live (@yvcreading) at 2:00PM EST .

  4. Create your #StandUpStandIn Sidewalk Chalk Mural (or any other mini-project of your choosing) during the live stream while listening to our playlist and guest speakers. (More details to follow.)

  5. Submit a video/photos of your project HERE for a chance to win a $100 prize!

  6. Celebrate with us during wrap-up at 3:15PM EST.

2:00 PM EST - Instagram Live Kick-Off, Hosted by youth from YVC Reading's STAR

2:10 PM EST - Sharing of the Stand Together Against Racism Pledge on IG Live

2:15 PM EST - #StandUpStandIn Challenge Work Time Begins for All Participating Teams

2:15 PM EST-3:00 PM EST - Teams Work on Their Projects OR Watch and Listen to our Featured Speakers and Spotify Playlist

3:00 PM EST - Team can continue to work on their Challenge Project and Upload Submission at Any Time

3:15 PM EST - #StandUpStandIn Challenge Celebration on IG Live

3:25 PM EST - Closing Remarks on IG Live and End of Event

Be sure to check back soon for the announcement of the featured speakers at the "Stand Up & Stand In for Social Justice Event"