MHA/YEY Black History Program

2022 Monroe Housing Authority Youth Empowering Youth Leadership Program where the Theme was: "Remember our past, allows us to see a Bright Future!" The Youth Empowering Youth programs, offered by Opportunity Now, and sponsored through the Monroe Housing Authority STEPS Program, teach participating teens about character, leadership, goal-seeking, and community service. YEY participants are Shakira Burton, Trinity Johnson, Jakaleb Ellington, Jusytce Hewitt, Erika Hewitt, Destiny Long, and Damarious Hollis. Instructor Jotavius Jones and Program Coordinator Jason Stewart, both with XP Synergy, work with the young men and women multiple times per month. Monroe Housing Authority/Youth Empowering Youtb 2022 Black History Program was held at the Henrietta Johnson Community Center in Monroe LA on Saturday February 19, 2022. This year's program focused on teaching local youth about the rich heritage they have right here in Monroe, Louisiana - and how by standing on the shoulders of both nationally known and locally grown black history makers allows us to see a bright future. 2022 honorees were Harrington Watson Jr., Dorothea Bridges, Dr. Andrea Miller, and Mr. Andrew Hill. The guest speaker was Dr. Harrington Watson, III. Spirited songs were lifted by The Wossman High School choir and MHA's own Phillip Simmons. Special thanks to BHP coordinator Tamika Riley.