The Annual Bridging the Gap Conference helps create opportunities for youth to become leaders of social change. The conference also strives to share a culture of achievement and to build a capacity to be more connected with like-minded individuals. Bridging the Gap 2009 will provide tools and inspiration for youth and teachers alike to tackle issues or causes that are important to them.

1. TEACHERS & ORGANIZERS Host a Workshop Complete the worksheet - by January 25, 2009

February 7 (2-4PM) Technology Equity and Culture High Schools | African Diaspora & Identity | Turf Unity Youth | Science of Breath, Rhythmn and Rhyme | Peace Games & Conflict Resolution

2. ARTISTS & YOUTH Enter the Contest Submit your media - by February 2, 2009

The Essay/Songwriting Contest offers a gift prize to the top 3 media remixes (blog, music, video) of Mr. Prezident by KWE. Mr. Prezident  Original | Remix | Instrumental

3. GENERAL PUBLIC Join the Crew groups | people | media

The conference is co-sponsored by WordSoundLife@CAL, the Graduate Minority Students’ Project, the Graduate Minority Outreach, Recruitment and Retention Project of the Graduate Assembly at the University of California Berkeley. The planning committee is seeking co-sponsorship from communities, organizations, schools and universities who appreciate the importance of media independently produced as well as diverse forms of cultural and community expression (art, digital music, video documentaries, digital publishing).

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