Civically Engaged 2025 Youth Summit

2025 NAACP Youth Initiative:

Event Overview: This event aims to offer a comprehensive and interactive learning experience for Cleveland's youth and young adults, emphasizing the critical importance of voting in our democratic system. Participants will have the opportunity to delve into the election process, exploring the various stages from candidate selection to the casting of votes.

We will provide in-depth workshops that cover how to interpret ballot measures, understand the significance of local and national issues, and evaluate candidates' stances on key topics. Attendees will engage in hands-on activities, such as mock elections and debates, designed to enhance their understanding and stimulate thoughtful discussions about pressing societal concerns.

Event Tentative High-level Agenda Subject to Change:

10:00 AM Continental Breakfast and Registration

10:30 AM Kickoff – Edwin Hubbard, Jr. & Will Tartar

10: 45 AM Opening Keynote

11: 30 AM Workshops

12:00 PM Lunch Break

12:30 PM Workshops

1:00 PM Closing Keynote – Fireside Chat

1:45 PM Closing Remarks and Concert / Mixer

2:00 PM Conclusion

Host or Publisher NAACP Cleveland Branch