Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two part series of student voices reflecting on their experience at the CANVAS Institute Youth Empowerment Summit at the St. George Theatre last month.
STATEN ISLAND — In an era when adults often lament what young people aren’t doing, the CANVAS Institute Youth Empowerment Summit at the St. George Theatre last month offered a refreshing reminder of what they are doing — showing up, paying attention, and preparing to lead.
On May 16, the 20th Annual Youth Empowerment Summit and Concert was hedl at the St. George Theatre. Hundreds of young people, community leaders, elected officials and performers gathered for the milestone event, which focused on youth engagement, mental health awareness and community empowerment…