YU Events

Autograph signing with Ya Boy

Olis with Lil Jon

San Quinn, Malika, Mistah F.A.B & D'Wayne Wiggins

Mistah F.A.B. and crew

Model Program with Mark Curry

Terri Vaughn dinner

The YU crew learns how to dance!

Barbara Lee Dinner

Olis with E-40

 

Having been open for five years now, we at Youth UpRising are confident that we throw safe, high energy events that are inclusive of a diverse array of youth. Youth UpRising offers a wide range of events for all ages to enjoy. All events are inspired by our youth, keeping with our mission and vision, and they offer youth an opportunity to express themselves when and where they may not have had the chance to do so before. We’ve had a multitude of events from large events with 500 people in attendance to intimate 20 person events.  We’ve hosted food drives, dance battles, poetry nights, concerts and everything in between. We’re here for the community because we are the community so don’t be shy and come visit our center. If you’re looking for some fun and worthwhile events to attend, Youth UpRising has what you want…and if we don’t come in and let us know so we can get it started!

 

Click on this link to view live footage of the F.A.S.T. event

12-5pm, October 24, 2009

 

Upcoming Events

 

May 25, 2010
6:30pm - 8:30pm

(click the image for the full invitation)

Monthly Events

• “Lights, Camera, Live” – Movies are viewed, analyzed, and discussed on a higher level of evaluation

Days:          2nd Friday of each month
Time:          4:00pm – 7:00pm
Location:    Living Room

Events to come…

 

• Women’s Circle – June 7th  
• The topic of this Women’s Circle will have to do with Fatherhood and the male presence in our lives.
• Choppin’ It Up Session – June 28th 
• Now that you’ve graduated or completed another year of school, what’s the next step? We’ll be talking about next step options and the high school and college experience.
• Youth Grants for Youth Action Grantee Celebration – June 30th
• Thousands of dollars were distributed to youth who have the passion, vision and determination to make positive change in our community. We’ll be celebrating the gift of grants and the youth that made it happen.

Some Past Events

• Youth UpRising’s Annual Birthday Celebration – May 2nd
• Youth UpRising celebrates its second birthday with family and friends. Come support, make a donation, learn something about YU that you didn’t know, and enjoy the celebration.
• Job Readiness Fair – May 4th
• Need help with your resume, appearance, or just want to make sure you have it all together for your next interview? Our Peacemaking Team will be hosting an event that will touch all of those topics and more!
• Choppin’ It Up Session – May 4th
  • This time the session will be held in the Media Arts space and we’ll be talking about Cinco de Mayo and its significance, as well as tying that into a discussion about Black & Brown Unity.
• Women’s Circle – May 10th
  • This time our all female discussion session will visit the topic of motherhood and we’ll give ourselves a chance to celebrate our own mothers.
• “Lights, Camera, Live” (Gridiron Gang) – May 11th
  • Members will watch a film about a group of young men in the juvenile detention system and a football coach who helps turn the lives of troubled youth around.  Violence prevention will lead the discussion to follow.
• SUKP HIV/AIDS Testing Rally – May 18th
  • Wow Productions, Inc., J4L Foundation, Inc., the Alameda County Public Health Department, and Youth UpRising are coming together to provide free food, free HIV testing, special guests (i.e. MC Lyte, DJ Trauma) and performances. Testing on-site and free gift bags worth $60-$100 for the first 100 tested.
• Students United in Keeping the Promise HIV/AIDS Awareness Poetry, PSA Treatment & Dramatic Arts Piece Competition (SUKP PPTDAC)
  • Sponsored by WOW! Productions Inc., Alameda County Public Health Dept.  Office of AIDS, and the J4L Foundation, is a competition that provides a platform to creatively explore issues that surround HIV/AIDS in the areas of education, prevention and testing among youth in our community.  The winner's creations from all three genres will be used in conjunction with all of the HFOY, HIV/AIDS National Awareness Campaign resources.  The SUKP/PPTDAC competition is open to all races and ethnicities; however submissions are to address the issue of HIV/AIDS in the areas of education, prevention and testing.  The competition begins April 2, 2007 and ends May 2, 2007.  Winners will be announced on May 18 and will receive Poetry - Laptop computer, PSA Treatment - Mini Camcorder and Dramatic Arts Piece - Portable DVD Player. The application package is available: Send request via email - hopeforouryouth@yahoo.com

    EOSA - Ms. Valley Townes - Music Building or Ms Maya Gurantz - Dance Room Youth UpRising facility - 8711 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 510.777.9909

    Youth UpRising website - www.youthuprising.org

    Specific questions can be directed to WOW! Productions, Inc. -hopeforouryouth@yahoo.com

  Click here to download the SUKP Competition FAQ

  Click here to download the SUKP Competition Official Application

  Click here to download the SUKP Competition Overview FAQ

  Click here to download the SUKP Competition Rules

  Click here to download the SUKP Overview

• Spring Session Showcase – May 25th
  • It’s time to celebrate the accomplishments of our members who participate in programming by giving them the opportunity to showcase what they’ve learned.
• S.O.S. (Saving Our Selves) Concert – October 2005
• Following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, YU partnered with Grammy nominated recording artist Dwayne Wiggins, Oakland Councilmember Desely Brooks, First A.M.E. Church, and Comcast Cable to host this fundraiser for Hurricane Katrina survivors, which featured a lineup of Bay Area jazz and rap legends. 

• Turkey Giveaway – November 2005 & November 2006
• In partnership with Marlon McWilson and Omega Psi Phi, YU hosted a Turkey Giveaway in 2005.  On November 18th 2006, we will partner again to give away more than 1,500 turkeys to the needy.

• Thanksgiving Dinner - November 2005 & November 2006
• In 2005 YU hosted its first Thanksgiving Dinner, in partnership with the Wise Family, to feed nearly one hundred needy individuals.  This Thanksgiving we will again host a dinner.

• Holiday  Gift Drive & Party– December 2005 & December 2006
• Led by Councilmember Larry Reid’s office, and in partnership with the City of Oakland’s Mayor Gift Drive, YU hosted a Holiday Party, with support and participation from Marlon Wayans.

• “Tell me when to go” Music Video Shoot – December 2005
• Members from YU showcase their talents in this hit music video, which still plays nationwide.

• Gala – January 2006
• In celebration of YU’s opening, this Gala honored supporters and friends, and featured live music, youth performances, and great food.

• Congressional Black Caucus Tour – January 2006
• Congressperson Barbara Lee hosted the CBC at YU, where Federal Representative from across the nation toured our facility, discussed replication, and enjoyed a youth talent showcase.

• Celebrating Love – February 2006
• To demonstrate how love exists in our lives, YU hosted a Valentines’ Day event which featured personal stories, a Love Thy Neighbor photo booth, live music, and refreshments.

• Earth Day 2005 – April 2006
• In support of National Earth Day and in coordination with Oakland Councilmember Larry Reid’s Office, YU Members and staff cleaned MacArthur Blvd from 90th - 98th.

• Mayoral Forums – May 2006
• To promote voter education, registration, and mobilization,  YU Members partnered with several youth serving organizations to host interactive events for each of Oakland’s leading Mayoral Candidates:  Nancy Nadel, Ignacio De La Fuente, and Ron Dellums.

• State Violence Prevention Hearing– May 2006
• Convened by State Representative Figueroa, YU, Youth Alive and Ella Baker Center were featured as replicable violence prevention programs under a proposed statewide version of Measure Y.

• Hotter Than July Block Party – July 2006
• An old fashion community block party, this event had smooth R&B music, games, face painting, a jumper, BBQ, Cotton Candy, and lots of community building activities.

• Katrina Anniversary Event– August 2006
• In partnership with Critical Resistance, YU hosted a screening of a compelling independent film that highlights the tragedy caused by government failures which were masks as a natural disaster.

• Back to School Event – October 2006
• Give away of backpacks and school supplies highlighted educators and community members sharing their personal journeys to success.