PDX Youth M.O.V.E (mobilize, organize, vocalize, empower)

Youth are without doubt affected by the war. Yet we are often not included in the discussion/organization around the issues of war. Because of war, young people face military recruitment, inadequate educational funding, and torn families.
Youth from different grassroots groups, high schools and middle schools, as well as adult artists and supporters have been working to create a space for youth on March 15. There will be a stage featuring youth performers, poets, speakers, and information on how youth can get directly involved in creating change. Youth from all over the city will have an opportunity to speak out in public on our issues, our lives, in our own words. As youth in Portland, we know we need to act now to end war, violence, and injustice that are happening here in Portland and around the world.

Program of events: 

10:00AM - Art: Completion of Peace Dove Puppet, along with messages of love and peace

12:00 - Theater: Outside In Guerrilla Theater

12:30PM - Forum: Youth Open Mic

1:00PM - Music: 503 Zulu

1:45PM - Speakers: PDX Youth M.O.V.E.

2:30PM - Performance: Nechung ritual with Soriah

4:00PM - Forum: Portland Youth Movement Building

5:00PM - Music: Gummy Cub Crew

5:15PM - Music: MC Radiation

5:30PM - Music/Forum: Open Mic for youth performers or speakers

All Day - MC's Vy, Terrell, David, Sabra / DJ's Agit Prop Crew

All Day - Arts and Crafts Tent (including puppet/banner making, letter writing, and more)

The organizations involved in planning this tent are United Voices, Youth Program for the City of Portland Planning Bureau, Community Independence Project, St. Mary's Peace Club, Franklin High School Gay Straight Alliance, Madison High School Gay Straight Alliance, Wilson High School Students for Peace, and more.