4.30pm – 8.30pm: Youth Conference on Gangs, Riots and Racism:A unique youth conference that will feature well-known local and national speakers who have either been involved in gangs before or are leading practitioners in the field. Our focus will be on sharing ‘stories of change’ to ‘Inspire Changes’. It is our belief that those who have experienced the challenges of growing up ‘on road’ understand the issues best and are in the most effective position to educate and empower youth facing similar challenges. The conference will is also be an opportunity for young people to contribute during several breakout sessions.Facilitators and presenters that are already confirmed include:
- Twilight Bey (Social Intervention and Gang Specialist, from South Central Los Angeles, worked with Bloods and Crips),
- Robyn Travis (Author, poet. Formerly affiliated with Holley Street, Hackney)
- Harun Miah and Abdul Hannan (Professionals in drug rehabilitation, formerly affiliated with Cannon Street Posse, Tower Hamlets)
- Raymond Douglas (Director of Anti Youth Violence, Leading expert thinker and doer in field of gang crime prevention),
- Sharif Cousins, Dylan Duffus and Shaba (founding members of New Day Foundation, and formerly affiliated with Burger Bar Boys and Johnsons Crew, Birmingham)
- Udjal Kamrujzaman (Social work professional and long serving member of the Aasha team, formerly affiliated with the Brick Lane Massive, Tower Hamlets)
- Dev Barrah (anti-racism campaigner and community activist with decades of experience, Director of Equa-Ed)
- Abu Mu’min (Senior Manager of Osmani Trust, formerly one of the founders of Bengal Tigers gang, Tower Hamlets)
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Also on the day, we will have several activities you can take part in:
- 11am – 5pm: U16 Football – Osmani Cup 2012 The day will begin with a Football tournament to celebrate the opening of the new Osmani Centre. Teams from around London will be invited to enter and they will compete in the tournament at the outdoor football pitch on the Osmani Centre premises.
- 2pm – 4pm: Interactive Boxing Exhibition A special exhibition with qualified boxing coaches that is designed to test skills, stamina and discipline. Young people can get involved in sparring matches or test the strength of punches on a punching machine and see what score they get.
- 2pm – 4pm: Call of Duty MW3 and Fifa 12 championships Two tournaments that will enable young people to compete between each other, test their skills and show off their abilities
- 2pm – 9pm BBQ We will also be hosting an outdoor BBQ and refreshments most of the day so our guests can enjoy freshly grilled burgers.
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