If you walk down the streets in Roxbury, Dorchester, Boston and surrounding areas, it is impossible not to meet someone who passionately will tell you a story about “what Ms. Elma Lewis taught me.” Elma Lewis engaged with artists and political leaders throughout the United States, and the globe. Yet today, unless you are speaking with someone who knew her directly, people do not know who she was. This Living Stories Project intends to bring the impact of Elma Lewis’s work into public memory as a core part of Black history, arts, and education in the Boston area and in the world.

An opportunity for students to build solidarity practices through engagement with community leaders and organizers, reflection and dialogue, and creative expression.

Creative Community Network is a program for high school students who are passionate about their communities and the arts in the Boston area. This program connects with youth across schools and neighborhoods to create a powerful and supportive peer-network.

Youth LEAD connects youth leaders to reflect upon their values and beliefs, communicate across differences and act together locally. Youth LEAD is newly headquartered at Emerson College and provides year-long youth leadership programming for high school students grades 9-12 in Sharon, Massachusetts. Youth LEAD has been running youth leadership and training programs since 2004.

TIDE is an annual one-day gathering of leaders, artists, and change-makers from Greater Boston and surrounding communities. This event convenes young people who are working to create positive change to share best practices, connect, and deepen relationships.