The objective of the Black Teen Empowerment Summit is to be a gathering place where Black teens, community leaders and teen leaders will share collective wisdom and lived experiences with one another to support holistic healthy living. This one-day summit will create a vibrant, intergenerational space where Black community members, leaders, and service providers across sectors (e.g., business, politics, human services, healthcare, education, arts, entertainment, music, etc.) can connect with Black teens from the Greater Los Angeles area. Through shared experiences of laughter, conversation, and community-building, the summit aims to inspire, affirm, and empower Black young people and strengthen bonds within the community. A Vendor will be contracted to carry out the Project, which will aim to accomplish the following objectives: 1. Coordinate and implement a full-day Black Teen Empowerment Summit that includes: A) An opening keynote address to set the tone for the day and uplift the voices of Black teens in Los Angeles. B) A series of workshops and panel discussions focused on topics relevant to Black teens in Los Angeles. C) Lunch and interactive social engagement activities such as live art, physical activity, wellness activities, and/or other culturally relevant experiences. 2. Ensure that each teen participant: A) Completes a total of four sessions throughout the day. i. Two one-hour workshops or panel sessions in the morning. ii. Two additional workshops or panel sessions in the afternoon. B) Has the opportunity to engage in all summit activities. 3. Incentivize full participation through a Summit Passport system: A) Each teen participant will receive a Summit Passport at check-in. B) Attendees will receive a $25 gift card for each session evaluation they complete. C) Attendees can earn up to $100 in total by the end of the summit. D) The Summit Passport will also include bonus activity slots for participation in lunch-time interactive social engagement activities. Attendees who engage in at least two lunch-time activities and collect corresponding stamps will be eligible for entry into a raffle. 4. Compile and disseminate an BAH-specific Mental Health Resource List and promote increased cultural competence among community members and providers through shared knowledge and experiences.
