City hosts Proud2Be conference

Release Date: 02-Jul-2009

Tre Azam, from BBC TV’s ‘The Apprentice’; comedienne Shazia Mirza and Dawud Wharnsby, singer/songwriter, are among the celebrities who will be involved in a conference for young people in Bristol later this week.

Young people between the ages of 14 and 24 from across the region will be attending the event aimed at building dialogue between local government and young people and celebrating the diversity and talent of young citizens.

The conference, which is being organised by Bristol City Council’s Community Cohesion Team in partnership with the Council of Ethnic Minority Voluntary Organisations (CEMVO) and the National Young Muslims Advisory Group (YMAG), will take place at The City Academy, Bristol, on Saturday, July 4.

Councillor Barbara Janke, Leader of Bristol City Council, said: “This event is a great opportunity for young people from a range of communities to come together and look at a range of issues that affect their everyday lives. It will also explore how they can become involved in civic life and influence change.

“Bristol is a vibrant, culturally diverse city and Bristol City Council is committed to working with communities through events like the conference to develop mutual understanding and respect and strengthen community ties.”

The event, which is entitled PROUD2B, will feature workshops on a variety of issues including building bridges across different faith communities; how getting involved in politics locally or nationally can bring about positive change and a survival guide to local community involvement.

This will be a special opportunity for young people from all faiths to share experiences, views, and concerns and participate in a wide variety of workshops showcasing how young people are making a positive contribution and making a difference to their community.

Workshops include:

Getting involved in politics, locally and nationally
Building bridges between different faiths
The power of song
Drama and comedy.

The event day will also include a Question Time-style panel with local community leaders and representatives from the police and government. Young people will be given the opportunity to ask searching questions on issues they care about such as gang culture and relationships with the police. People not able to attend will be able to listen and submit their questions live via the Radio Salaam Shalom website at http://www.salaamshalom.org.uk/

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