I Was Here "Nation Builder" Youth Workshop
Sat, May 09
|I Was Here Headquarters
Find your voice and be a part the Juneteenth celebration!
Date, Time, & Location
May 09, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
I Was Here Headquarters, 269 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, USA
Event Details
Operation Be You, in collaboration with the I Was Here Project are excited to host a powerful four‑session I Was Here “Nation Builder” Workshop Series designed to help youth explore culture, identity, belonging, and the power of their own voice.
This immersive experience blends history, creativity, storytelling, and self‑expression — all leading up to a special community presentation on June 19th in honor of Juneteenth.
📅 Workshop Dates
May 9
June 6
Final Presentation: June 19
🌟 What Youth Will Learn
Participants will explore:
Culture & Heritage — understanding the stories that shaped us
Belonging — building pride in who they are and where they come from
Finding Their Voice — expressing themselves through written and spoken word
Leadership & Identity — seeing themselves as modern‑day Nation Builders
💛 Cost
FREE for all participants. No fees. No barriers. Just growth, creativity, and community.
🎤 Final Presentation – June 19
Youth will share their work and voices during a special Juneteenth celebration, honoring their journey and the legacy of those who came before them.
Refreshments will be served.
Sponsored by: LFUCG Division of Youth Services
Who can RSVP for this event?
Girls 12 -18 years old can register for this event