Black Teens in Action
A short-term leadership cohort for Black youth ages 13–17 to plan and lead a community-impact project while building skills, confidence, and connection. Meeting weekly for 4–6 weeks, teens collaborate to create meaningful change in BIPOC communities and form lasting relationships in an affirming, culturally rooted space.
FALL 2026 COHORT DATES
Date: 11/16, 11/23, 11/30
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: TBD
Black Teens in Action Cohort
Black Teens in Action is a youth driven, in-person program where Black teens can grow, connect, and take action together. Over four weeks, participants will design and lead a community service project that makes a real impact—whether it’s hosting a block party, organizing a cleanup, or preparing meals for those in need.
Youth will meet once a week for three weeks to plan, gain leadership and advocacy skills, build relationships, and explore their cultural identity through meaningful discussions and team-building activities. The final fourth week is dedicated to bringing their project to life in the local BIPOC community.
Youth will receive a stipend of $550 for their time and leadership if they participate in the entire program. Dinner will be provided at each meeting.
*This program can only accommodate 10 youth on a first come first serve, all other youth will be waitlisted.
*If you have participated in Black Teens in Action in the last year, you may be waitlisted.
To qualify for Black Teens in Action, teens need to be:
Between 13-17 years-old
Identify as Black or African American
Have been adopted, or currently in Foster Care or Kinship Care in Minnesota.
FALL 2026 COHORT DATES
Date: 11/16, 11/23, 11/30
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: TBD
How will this event make an impact on the community?
“It will help people know that we care and want to help.”
— BTIA Teen
What do BTIA teens hope to gain during and after their community event?
More experience in this field of helping my community.
—- BTIA Teen
How did our BTIA teens feel about the event?
“I really liked talking and planning the event with peers”
— BTIA Teen