July 5 – August 11, 2023
Summer Youth Program
The We Can't Breathe Inc. (WCB) Summer Youth Employment Program gives interns a head start on career and purpose — long before most people begin asking those questions.
Turning Passion Into Purpose
Throughout the summer, Dr. Dianne worked hand in hand with our students to help them identify their areas of passion and explore how they can best turn those passions into purpose.
Career Skills Development
We worked with students on resume building, grant and scholarship research, and visited historical locations in NYC to broaden their professional toolkit.
Righteous Anger & Civil Rights
Interns delved into civil rights and applied their knowledge to community projects, sharing their perspectives on "Righteous Anger" while learning about Eric Garner. Each intern received a copy of "Finding My Voice."
Artivism
Film producer and actress Jamie Burton-Oare spoke about art and activism and her journey as a Black female filmmaker, including her documentary about Eric Garner.
Financial Literacy
Barry and Valerie Braxton, founders of Braxton Global Inc., shared expertise on starting a business, building credit, loans, and investments — invaluable guidance for our interns.
The Immigrant Experience + Harvard
Christopher Egi, a Harvard graduate athlete and founder of "NoMoreNames," inspired our interns with his journey pursuing law and economics degrees at Harvard.
