Upcoming events:

October 17 and 18, 2008: SAFE and Street Soldiers "What's Happening in Baltimore?"

In the continuing effort to stop the violence and help keep youth alive and free, the Street Soldiers National Consortium along with the Safe Healing Foundation will host the next Alive and Free National Conference. Keynote speakers include Dr. Joe Marshall (Omega Boys Club), Terri J. Vaughn (Actress, Steve Harvey Show), Sinbad (Comedian/Activist), Kemba Smith (Advocate/Public Speaker).

Takes place on the historic Lake Clifton Campus, 2801 St. Lo Drive. Register by clicking here.

October 16, 2008: Baltimore Urban Debate League "Spaghetti Dinner and Debate"

Join the Baltimore Urban Debate League and the Maryland Humanities Council for an evening of lively debate and conversation in honor and celebration of the life and legacy of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. A special invited guest will co-host the evening with students from teh League.

Takes place at the American Visionary Arts Musuem, 800 Key Highway, Baltimore. 6-8:30pm. Tickets are $3. Space is limited. Please RSVP by Oct. 1. Call 410-752-2835 or email aminkowski@budl.org.

October 5, 2008: Peer-to-Peer Block Rock Extravaganza

Members of the Peer-to-Peer Youth Enterprises coalition will be holding an extravaganza in front of the Baltimore City Public School System Heaquarters to demonstrate the many peer-to-peer opportunities available to youth. Click here to download the flier.

Past events:

June 9, 2008: Peer-to-Peer press conference to discuss details of Peer-to-Peer Youth Enterprises and next steps for funding. noon at city hall.

June 21, 2008: YOURS will be opening their peer-to-peer managed store at 822 W. 36th Ave., Baltimore. The store will sell a number of products from other peer-to-peer groups (records from Follow Your Dreams, videos from Kids on the Hill, etc.) 10am-6pm. Check them out here.

May 31, 2008: Hunger Strike Rally at the Inner Harbor. Students hunger-striking for more peer-to-peer funding will be gathering at 2:30PM at the Amphitheater off of the intersection of Pratt and Light Streets by the harbor. From there, students will march to the steps of the Legg Mason building, one block west and one block north of the Amphitheater. The event will involve an open-mic as well as need-to-know information about how peer-to-peer programming can combat crime, poverty, and improve the lives of Baltimore's Youth.

June 1, 2008: Hunger Strike Rally at the Inner Harbor. Students hunger-striking for more peer-to-peer funding will be gathering at 2:30PM at the Amphitheater off of the intersection of Pratt and Light Streets by the harbor. From there, students will march to the steps of the Legg Mason building, one block west and one block north of the Amphitheater. The event will involve an open-mic as well as need-to-know information about how peer-to-peer programming can combat crime, poverty, and improve the lives of Baltimore's Youth.