On Saturday, February 15, the University of Chicago will sponsor the “Black Young Men in America: Rising above Social and Racial Prejudice, Trauma, and Educational Disparities” symposium from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the School of Social Service Administration, 969 E. 60th St. in Chicago.

“Black Young Men in America” will focus on the use of education as a key intervention, how untreated trauma impacts African American male adolescent’s ability to thrive in America, and how to effectively communicate and build relationships with young Black men.

This event is organized by the African American Alumni Committee of the University of Chicago School Of Social Service Administration Alumni Association.

A keynote address will be presented by Rodney Walker, CEO of Forever Life Productions. Panelists and workshop presenters will include: Nia Abdullah, Kweku Embil, Elizabeth Kirby, Patrick W. Milton, Eric Williams, and Catherine Whitfield, Chicago Public Schools and many more.