EEYP Summer 2024 Recap
Expose Excellence Progress Report for 2024
Students Impacted- Goal: 500 Current: 356
Schools Reached- Goal: 50 Current: 70
Volunteer Opportunities- Goal: 8 Current: 5
Community Outreach Events- Goal: 24 Current: 16
It was a very busy summer for Expose Excellence! EEYP and YMCA of Greater Houston teamed up once again for the second Freedom Tour and for the first time, held a youth bike tour in Houston. EEYP hosted two Youth Law Enforcement Academies for the third year in a row. Join us as we revisit our amazing summer and get a sneak peek into Fall 2024!
Youth Spotlight
Congratulations to the Juneteenth Spoken Word Competition winner!
Chakilla and Judge Lewis White 2024 Scholarship Luncheon
Chakilla and Judge Lewis White generously donated scholarships to 12 hardworking graduating seniors in Fort Bend County. EEYP hosted a luncheon to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of the scholarship recipients. The students had an opportunity to meet Chakilla and Judge Lewis White as well as Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton and EEYFoundation President Henry Dibrell. Congratulations to these students!
Freedom Tour Pre-Trip Bike Ride
Did you know we had our own piece of Black History here in Houston called Freedmen's Town?
After emancipation was proclaimed in Texas on June 19, 1865, former slaves began migrating to Texas cities but the largest migration was to Houston.
We took this year’s Freedom Tour students on a bike ride of the historic Freedmen's Town. With Harris County Precinct One bike rentals and helmet donation, and the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office escorts, the students had a blast learning about the local history and making new friends before the trip.
Freedom Tour
Atlanta
The first stop on the Freedom Tour was Atlanta, Georgia. We began at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Park and Ebenezer Baptist Church. Afterwards, we had lunch at the famous Cascade, a well-known roller rink in Atlanta used in music videos and films.
The next day, we toured Spelman and Morehouse College and went to the Center for Civil and Human Rights. Then off to the next stop: Alabama!
Selma
While in Alabama, we went to Selma and visited the Ancient Africa Enslavement & Civil War Museum. We then marched on the Edmund Pettus Bridge; the same bridge Dr. King marched in 1965. Afterwards, we went to The National Voting and Civil Rights Museum. We ended the day at the Tuskegee Airmen Historical Site.
Montgomery
In Montgomery, Alabama, we visited the Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration. We then went to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the new Freedom Monument Sculpture Park. Next Stop: Memphis, Tennessee!
Memphis
The day started at the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, where Dr. King was assassinated. Afterwards, we had lunch at the well-known Four Way, a soul food restaurant where Dr. King and other civil rights leaders once gathered. After that, we headed to our last stop of the tour.
New Orleans
In New Orleans, we stopped at the recently opened Louisiana Civil Rights Museum where students were able to experience the interactive Dream Cube. The final stop was William Frantz Elementary School where Ruby Bridges attended. She was the first African American to attend this school.
Youth Law Enforcement Academy
EEYP once again hosted two youth law enforcement academies this summer!
This year’s topics included 911 communications, crime scene investigation, animal crimes, and courtroom procedures. The academy focused on career exploration and engagement with local law enforcement in Fort Bend County.
The students enjoyed icebreaker activities with guest police departments and learned about different agencies that serve Fort Bend County.
Spoken Word Competition
Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Commissioner Dexter L. McCoy’s Office hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the African American Memorial at Bates Allen Park. The event was held on Saturday, August 24th, the day after the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition.
EEYP awarded the top 3 Spoken Word Competition finalists with certificates and checks ranging from $250 to $1,000!
Back to School Tips
Raven: Map out your route to your classroom! Knowing which hallways get crowded in between classes and which restrooms have long lines can help you avoid tardiness.
Wendi: Getting involved in student organizations is a great way to make friends and adds to your resume, but don’t overdo it! Too many can get in the way of academics and can be overwhelming. Stick to 1-3 organizations and take a leadership role if possible.
Fall 2024
Exclusive Field Trip-Sunday, September 22nd
DA Bike Ride for Survivors-Saturday, October 5
Free SAT Tutoring- October 26 & November 23
Christmas Cheers Fundraiser-Saturday, December 14
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