Our Events
Spring Event
Chicago Youth Talks holds two events annually, at the Alliance Francaise, in downtown Chicago. The Spring 2017 event will be held on May 20th at 3 pm.
Donate
Any donation, no matter its size, helps make CYT possible. All profits made by Chicago Youth Talks are donated to Working In the Schools (W.I.TS). Donations can be made online at http://gofundme.com/2mpdzngy .The Chicago Youth Talks team can be reached at chicagoyouthtalks16@gmail.com.
One of CYT's greatest sources of pride comes from the diversity of speech topics given at our events. There is no 'traditional' Chicago Youth Talk; all speeches are welcome. Some of our past talks have included:
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A discussion of perfectionism in modern-day schooling
Tales of exotic travel experiences
Explanations of different aspects of feminist culture
Descriptions of current events, including global warming and the refugee crisis
Dialogue about both queer and African American identities
Conversation about speech impediments and how they affect personal perceptions
Research done involving neuroscience
Live poetry performances
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Our Talks
Inspiring youth to share their passions, opinions, and hobbies.
Chicago Youth Talks
Our Mission
Our People
Abby Jakus
President
Maddie Beirne
President
Cristina Cass
Media Coordinator
Ketandu Chiedu
Secretary
Natalie Dabkowski
Secretary
Michelle Garcia
Media Coordinator
Isaac Gershberg
Social Media Editor
Chicago Youth Talks, a completely student-run organization, is devoted to providing a stage for people of all age groups and backgrounds to share their ideas and research while sparking conversations. All profits raised by Chicago Youth Talks go directly to Working In the Schools (W.I.TS) which helps promote literacy in the younger generations of Chicago students. CYT's overall mission is to promote creative learning, inspire students to share their passions, and help improve education in Chicago.
