Determination
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DetermiNation is a partnership program between United Roots and Urban Peace Movement that has been in existence since 2012. DetermiNation is designed to support the success and development of young Black males (ages 16-24) from the Oakland area. The program is tailored to support young men who are struggling to advance in their own life goals (such as employment, career, educational, or other personal goals) and who have been formerly involved in or in close proximity to the “street life.”
As part of the program, youth members have the option to develop their media production skills and produce projects like short films, music, and graphic designs to share their personal stories and/or present a vision of what is possible for young men of color in our communities.
Members of the DetermiNation program have completed various community projects during the last several years. Members have been trained by industry professionals to produce music videos, short films, posters, and more. There are paid opportunities for members of DetermiNation to do media production and organize community events. One of the most well-known projects completed last year was a DetermiNation poster series that was turned into bus transit billboards throughout the City of Oakland.
As part of the program, youth members have the option to develop their media production skills and produce projects like short films, music, and graphic designs to share their personal stories and/or present a vision of what is possible for young men of color in our communities.
Members of the DetermiNation program have completed various community projects during the last several years. Members have been trained by industry professionals to produce music videos, short films, posters, and more. There are paid opportunities for members of DetermiNation to do media production and organize community events. One of the most well-known projects completed last year was a DetermiNation poster series that was turned into bus transit billboards throughout the City of Oakland.
The DetermiNation Program consists of:
Weekly Sessions Cohort:
These sessions are a safe space for our young Black men to connect with their peers from the Oakland area while receiving cultural education and training. Youth members will learn about Black history and culture, as well as the legacy of the Black community in Oakland. Ultimately, leadership development skills provided to young men in the DetermiNation program uplift and engage other community members as well.
These sessions are a safe space for our young Black men to connect with their peers from the Oakland area while receiving cultural education and training. Youth members will learn about Black history and culture, as well as the legacy of the Black community in Oakland. Ultimately, leadership development skills provided to young men in the DetermiNation program uplift and engage other community members as well.
Youth Mentorship:
Youth members of DetermiNation have the option to receive mentorship and coaching to pursue individual life goals related to employment, career, education, wellness, and housing.
Youth members of DetermiNation have the option to receive mentorship and coaching to pursue individual life goals related to employment, career, education, wellness, and housing.
Media Production Training Opportunities:
Youth members have the option to sign up for our media production programs. In this program, youth members can develop skills for creating short films (multimedia journalism), music, posters, online graphics, and websites. They will be supported with producing and distributing media produced as part of this training.Click here to learn more about our media program.
Youth members have the option to sign up for our media production programs. In this program, youth members can develop skills for creating short films (multimedia journalism), music, posters, online graphics, and websites. They will be supported with producing and distributing media produced as part of this training.Click here to learn more about our media program.
Social Justice Organizing:
Youth members can participate in leadership training and get involved in local and statewide social justice campaigns. Youth members meet bi-monthly with a group of youth leaders to plan and organize events, and receive stipends (travel & food per diem), as well as paid contracts for organizing events.