The Brooklyn College Community Partnership

Discovering how can we make Brooklyn more diverse and and the ways we can diversify in Brooklyn.

On April 4, the BCCP hosted the We All Are Brooklyn Youth Forum here at our very own BCAL. BCCP staff and youth gathered with leaders, staff and organizations from across Brooklyn. As we gathered we talked about diversity, issues of culture and race, racism and stereotypes. But just as well, we had conversations about ways that we can come together as a community despite being from different races, etc. There was a focus on how to include and serve youth better. We discussed how exposure to new people and new things can really change a youth’s life and also how young people too often prioritize fitting-in and fall to peer pressure. I was impressed by so much: The stories shared of people’s own dealing with racism, the opinions of my peers about youth at their schools or in their communities, and all the different cultures represented at the Forum.

I remember thinking later after the Forum: If us youth learn more, step outside our comfort zone more, I think we really could make our Brooklyn better. I hope it happens. Below are some shots courtesy of fellow BCAL-er Emmanuel Ojo. Check ‘em out!

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Kennymar Rankin || Kennymar is a sophomore at Edward Murrow High School interested in pursuing a career in marketing, media arts, and professional basketball.