York Woods Branch to Host Sister Souljah’s Just BGraphic’s Life Series Conference

York Woods Branch is very pleased to be hosting Just BGraphic’s Life Series conference taking place on Friday January 15, 2016. In a shared commitment with Toronto District School Board, JBG will be holding this workshop for students and teachers in grade 9-12 as a learning experience for the students. The goal of the conference is to foster creativity, leadership and promote ethical citizenship.

The conference is full.

It will be centered on Sister Souljah’s bestselling book “The Coldest Winter Ever”. Her novel is credited with helping to popularize urban literature, a genre that first began during the Black Power movement. In an intimate discussion setting with Sister Souljah and her books, she will share her stories, life lessons and wisdoms on concepts such as poverty, sexuality, stereotypes, family and community. Through hip hop pedagogy, drama, poetry and presentations, the youth will be able to engage in conversations on a different level.

With a degree in American History and African Studies, Sister Souljah decided to take her inspiration overseas. Her accomplishments are extensive as she worked to build a medical center for families in Bindura, Zimbabwe and worked with refugee from Mozambique. A student activist, she organized and financed a cultural camp which included a skill building curriculum for 200 children of homeless families. She is also a community activist organizing rallies against racially motivated crimes, police brutality and the miseducation of urban youth.