THE MENTORING RENAISSANCE
Ignited by Art. Music. Dance. Poetry. Thought Leadership. Black History
Every February, Bigs United of Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC hosts its signature event to bring awareness to the role of youth mentorship in the Black Community, drive the recruitment of African-American male mentors, and distinctively commemorate Black History Month.
Find out what's happening in Bed-Stuyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
“THE MENTORING RENAISSANCE”, the theme of this year’s event, will tap into the energy, creative expression, and revitalization that defined The Harlem Renaissance and redefined a generation. This unconventional, special event will be used as a platform to reach across the arts to inform, enlighten, and formally call many to action, on behalf of the African-American children on the organization’s waitlist. In doing so, the 200 members of Bigs United aspire to harness that same spirit of renewal to galvanize a community of old and new mentors behind this very dear mission.
Capitalizing on the Brooklyn arts movement, Bigs United will bring its mission to life with a Black Arts Showcase highlighted by the inspired and powerful thought leadership of the organization and the keynote speaker of the evening (TBD).
Find out what's happening in Bed-Stuyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Guests will have the opportunity to become acquainted with a diverse group of performers and artists, commissioned to explore the role of mentoring in their lives and work.
The event will be held on February 24t, 2012, from 630PM to 930PM at the Free Candy arts space in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.
Tickets are available for purchase with further details forthcoming.
