2022 Program, Approved in Funding

Speakers U got approved for $10,000 in funding from ArtReach this year! Led by Khalil Dorival, our program will launch later on in the year! Stay tuned for more information! #BeInspired

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"This is not an ordinary program. This program is about changing destinies! Through this program, your life will never be the same! This will change the trajectory of your life. You will say, 'because I went through this program'...this will be a point of reference in your life journey!" - Khalil

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Speakers U funded by the City of Toronto ArtReach

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Speakers U is a 10 week program designed to help 15 young black men ages 13-29 living in Ward 3 Etobicoke-Lakeshore learn the art of oration. Participants will use the art forms of creative writing, spoken word, poetry and monologues to create their own allegorical story. Workshops will have a personal direct impact on the black experience and will address racial profiling by police. Through weekly communication & public speaking training, personal development workshops & mentorship from alumni of the program, participants will speak before a live audience at our finale showcase event! #BeInspired