The NYC Young People’s Town Hall

Watch a remarkable group of New York City middle schoolers discuss the serious and difficult issues facing society today and their impact on these young people’s lives, their families and friends, and their schools and communities.

With insight from a distinguished panel of experts from medicine to education, the Young Person’s Town Hall gave kids a chance to ask important questions on topics from Covid-19 to Black Lives Matter.

From the Town Hall invitation

You have been through a lot recently, with so many troubling and confusing events and challenges: COVID-19, remote learning, the murder of George Floyd, stores vandalized. You have also seen many good people come together peacefully to proclaim that Black lives matter, demand justice and build a better future. We all need to take this summer to revitalize ourselves and our society. We want your City to listen to you, the children of New York City.

This Town Hall is for YOU:

• Express your feelings on any aspect of what you have been through, and what you want for your summer and future, or
• Ask experts your questions or express your concerns, complaints, feelings, suggestions, ideas and hopes for the future, or
• Tell government what the City should do for young people, and for your school and community this summer and beyond.

We invite all students in Grades 4 through 9, from all schools and neighborhoods. Your friends, family, teachers and principals are also welcome!

Your panel will include top Covid-19 experts, physicians, emotional health experts, educators and youth program leaders. There will also be an elected official and a former pro basketball player.