‘Wait Till You See My Smile Youth Symposium NR10146gb

WHAT:
2010 Youth Symposium

WHEN:
Friday, June 18, 2010
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE:
Praises of Zion Missionary Baptist Church
8222 South San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90003

WHO:
LAPD Captain Dennis Kato, 77th Area Commanding Officer
LAPD Personnel
Community Members
Community Leaders

WHY:
Next Step Xposure to Life, Inc, Coming into Young Adulthood Organization, and 77th Street Area Community Station will hold a Youth Symposium to bring together youths from South Los Angeles to listen to motivational speakers and to participate in workshops designed to enhance self-confidence, self-empowerment, self-esteem and self-respect.  The event will be hosted by actress Nadine Velazquez of the TV show “My name is Earl.” Young women ages 13-21 are invited to participate.

CONTACT:
For additional information and participation, please contact Sergeant Art Duran of the 77th Area Community Relations Office at 213-485-4285 or LAPD Media Relations at 213-486-5910.