Students trade textbooks for life skills Friday at youth summit in Grand Rapids

Imagine what it sounds like when more than 1300 kids skip school for a downtown dance party at Devos Place.

It’s the kickoff to the “Above the Influence” Youth Summit, a safe space for students to share conversations with peers on serious topics, and attend workshops led by students like B.J. Kimbele from Vista Charter Academy.

“It’s called Prime and it’s about brotherhood and how siblings can help you through everything.”…

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