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2024 Black Comic Book Festival
The Annual Black Comic Book Festival is Back!
The 2024 Black Comic Book Festival marks 12 years of bringing together animators, Blerds, bloggers, cosplay lovers, fans, families, illustrators, independent publishers, and writers to celebrate Black comic books and graphic novels and provides a platform to get the works directly to readers. The 12th annual festival from April 26—27, 2024 features panel discussions, drawing workshops, and cosplay showcases, and highlights the work of creators from across the diaspora.
SCHOMCOM EXHIBITORS will be onsite at the Schomburg Center on Friday, April 26 from 12 PM - 6 PM & Saturday, April 27 from 10 AM - 6 PM.
SCHOMCOM PANELS & WORKSHOPS will run from 12 PM - 6 PM on Friday, April 26 and 10 AM - 6 PM on Saturday, April 27th. Auditorium doors open 30 minutes prior to each program for seating (seats are limited). If you are a school/youth group interested in reserving seats for a program, please email Kadiatou Tubman (she/they) at kadiatoutubman1@gmail.com.
The Center Programs
Attached is The Center Youth April Calendar with an overview of our activities. If a young adult (ages 13-22) would like to participate we have Intakes Monday through Friday between 3-6 PM. Interested youth can now complete a pre-registration form for all Center services by using this link
Our drop-in Space is open for in-person Services Monday through Friday from 3-7:30 PM.
We are conducting a needs assessment survey for LGBTQ Youth ages 16-30 who have had experiences being homeless or unstably housed with a $20 gift card incentive for completion. If you know any young adults who would be interested in completing the survey here is the
We have launched some Scholarships for Students to earn up to $2000! The flyer is attached and there is more information
Our Spanish Language Group for LGBTQ Youth, Mariposa, is starting on 4/11. The flyer is attached and youth can register
We have a Ballet Workshop for Youth on 4/24! Youth Can register
Sadie Nash Leadership Project
Want to develop your leadership skills and learn more about social justice?
Join Sadie Nash Leadership Project's Summer Institute!
You're invited to apply for our 2024 Summer Institute!
Summer Institute is a paid, six-week social justice educational experience for high school students (9th-12th grade) who identify as young women and/or gender expansive youth in NYC & Newark, NJ. We bring together dynamic young leaders like YOU to share ideas, reflect on experiences, meet amazing role models, and help transform your community through direct action. During the summer, you and your peers will take classes, meet people engaged in various careers, take workshops on issues that are important to you, and explore your own and others' leadership. All participants can receive a stipend of up to $360!
When is Summer Institute?
The program is from July 8 - August 14, 2024. Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM.
Where is the Summer Institute?
Summer Institute will operate at four in-person sites: Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Newark, NJ. Applicants invited to interview will be notified on the exact locations for the program.
When is the application due?
The final application deadline is April 15, 2024. Application will be accepted on a rolling basis after the deadline.
Have questions or want to learn more?
To learn more about the program from SNLP staff, watch our Virtual Information Session. If you have any questions about the program, application, or need general support, please contact nashers@sadienash.org.
Staging Pride
You are cordially invited to attend Staging Pride: Definitely on Your Gaydar the final performance of Staging Pride: Queer Youth Theater Wednesday, April 17th!
Staging Pride: Queer Youth Theater is National Queer Theater's free, after-school theater program for LGBTQ+ young people in NYC. Founded by NQT's Artistic Director, Adam Odsess-Rubin, the program was started to create an accessible, safe space for queer kids ages 12-18 to come together and learn. The program offers queer youth the chance to build community, become educated in the history and culture of their identity, and learn from industry professionals about the arts and performance. The program is led by the illustrious Broadway performer Kevin Smith Kirkwood and the seasoned arts educator Amy Ackerman.
Come support our amazing students who have put together a show that proudly features their queer identities, experiences, and inspirations. The show will feature original and devised works, scenes written by iconic queer playwrights, and a show stopping number from Kinky Boots!
The show runs from 7-8:30 pm at the LGBT Center (208 West 13th St, New York, NY 10011) in room 301. The show is free and open to the public.
LGBTQ+ Movie Club With NewFest!
EGGHEAD & TWINKIE
Virtual Streaming: Mon, 4/15 - Wed, 4/17
Livestream Q&A: Wed, 4/17 at 4PM ET with director, Sarah Holland