#28Days of #blackinfluentialleaders ------ Virgil Abloh was a fashion designer and entrepreneur. He was the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear collection beginning in 2018. His designs bridged streetwear and luxury clothing.

🚨🚨 @thedeepgrocerycoop will be at Youth UpRising giving away FRESH PRODUCE! Be sure to stop by between 12-2 PM to get your FREE produce bag!

Misty Copeland became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre 75-year history on June 30, 2015.

Oakland Tech student walkout protesting @ousdnews school closures. Organizers say they’ll be marching down to district offices at 1000 Broadway @kqednews

Do you know a young woman who may be interested in STEM? Tell her to pull up and apply to our scholarship. Not only will she have a chance at winning $2,500 but she'll be matched to a STEM career that fits her personality #WomenInScience 💅🏿 💅🏾 💅🏽 💅🏼 💅🏻

Youth voices matter!

Join YOUTH UPRISING on Friday, February 25th, 4 - 6 pm for a FREE event. The FOOD will be to SING for! Jollof Rice, Jambalaya, Plantain, Red Beans & Rice, Peach Cobbler and much more. Entertainment surprises to go along with it all. See you Friday, Feb. 25th. #blackhistory

Father's and father figures, you are not alone in the struggle! Come to BYA Connects meetings. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, 5:30pm Starting March 8th!

Show up for yourself every day! #motivationmonday #courage

📣HEY COMMUNITY! Be sure to save the date for our SPRING BREAK SESSION at Youth UpRising! We have sooo much #exciting and #fun activities planned for this week! More information COMING SOON!

Today marks 2 years since Breonna Taylor was murdered in her own home by Louisville police, and justice has yet to be served. We continue to #SayHerName.

2 years ago, we never thought we would be experiencing a shelter in place and having to adjust to the changes of a new normal. This is your reminder to take care of yourself and to affirm yourself with what you need to hear. 💭 💜 🎨 affirmationsandaccessibility/IG

📣 On Monday, Youth UpRising will host a FREE class to get your FOOD HANDLERS CARD! This is a 2-day training. On day one, you will LEARN ALL THE FUNDAMENTALS and on day two, you will take the EXAM! We know you got what it takes to pass! SIGN UP NOW! youthuprising.org/programs-event…

Come drop YOUR CREATIVITY on the mic this FRIDAY for Freestyle Friday! #thingstodoinoakland

Happy Monday! Just a reminder that YOU ARE THE BEST THING! 🤍🤍 Stay tuned in every Monday for weekly affirmations. Stay tuned every Monday for weekly affirmations.

Come eat and chill with us every day from 12PM - 1PM starting May 31st. Get to know our staff members, enjoy a FREE LUNCH and listen to music every day... #thingstodayinoakland #freelunch #youthuprising

Did you know our SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM BEGAN TODAY? Every day between 12-1PM we will be passing our FRESH FREE LUNCH. Be sure to stop by and grab yourself a meal! #thingstodoinoaklandca #eastoakland #free #youthuprising #communityfirst

🚨🚨 See a recourse. Share a resource. Do you or know someone who may need housing access. Call 211 and they can provide you information regarding housing.

Beginning 12:01 a.m. tomorrow (Friday), June 3rd, Alameda County will require masking in most indoor public settings. Press Release: ow.ly/6BXe50JoBJZ Health Officer Order Available Here: covid-19.acgov.org/face-masks