3^rd Annual Mayor's Youth Summit

Positive Images

The 3^rd Annual Mayor's Youth Summit focused on creating a positive image for teens. Workshops aimed to identify where stereotypes come from, and to examine youth in the media.

A video message from Vice President Al Gore welcomed summit participants.

The Keynote Speaker was Eric Davis, a member of "Slick Boys," a group of Chicago Police officers who work within the Chicago Housing Projects to show youth that they can rise above a life of crime. The "Slick Boys'" presentations combine rap music, question/answer sessions, and straight talk to emphasize the disastrous effects of violence, gangs and other criminal activities.

Boston All Stars played against Boston Police in a basketball game.

Recipients of the Positive Image Awards were Recognized

In 1997, Positive Image Awards were given to recognize the efforts of you to create a positive image for themselves. Youth were recognized for various community services including growing vegetables to distribute to homeless shelters, AIDS/HIV education, working with senior citizens, and mentoring young children.

Positive Image Award Recipients:

The Food Project

The youth Voice Press Corps

Kameela Iiyas, Mattapan

Raushanah Muhammad, Hyde Park

Quisquella Addison, Hyde Park

Dwayne Johnson, Dorchester

Nebulla Stephen, Dorchester

Sean Pierce, Dorchester

Katisha Tarinda John, Dorchester