NYC UN Week with the General Assembly just blocks away, there was an explosion of WE unveiled on September 25, 2019 9:00am at The Barclays Center 620 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn New York.
WE DAY UN 2019 Barclays Center NYC
Theme: 2019 The WE Power # We Motivation# We Impact# WE Power # WE Kids # WE Service WE Community
WE Youth from all over the globe come together to support volunteerism, activism, committing to be the change of today, and Tomorrow.
Marc Kielburger, Co- founder Craig Kielburger, and The Kids of WE have tapped into to something.
WE Day is Forum where 12,000,000 children from all over the globe celebrate the spirit, and action of volunteering and building their communities. Host Angie Martinez from Hot 97 started the event off and DJ kept the Crowd going through out a day. A day to support many days of good doing period.
WE the POWER of WE Day Speakers
Jean Case CEO/Author Channel ATV had the had a opportunity to speak to Jean Case Chairman of National Geographic Society and CEO of the Case foundation who surprised students at Kipp Middle School with 10,000.00 check to help bring awareness to the issue of gun violence in the community. Jean discussed her newest Book Be Fearless: 5 Principles of Life Break throughs and Purpose.
Jean addressed heart of fear with Channel ATV. She discussed unique tips of managing fear in everyday life. Be Fearless https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Be-Fearless/Jean-Case/9781501196348
Liza Koshy Actress/Speaker spend some time with Channel ATV discussing the true importance of Empowering each other, and how important the social impact is. Liza discussed the Cyber Bullying environment.
The important social impact of empowering each other and lifting one another up. Liza did share a message of Healing for not just the victims of Cyber bullying, but for the bullies of today. She empowers a message of healing for all.
WE discussed the WE Day UN Message 2019, and WE experience. Liza gave pure WE Day Power, and is truly vested in her cause.
Isaiah Wood Teacher/Speaker WE Day Speaker Teacher allowed us to speak to us about the Awareness of Mental illness. The need for safe awareness, and acknowledgement in today’s community. Isaiah brought truth from personal highlights of his own. Isaiah’s message for WE DAY UN 2019 is mental illness is REAL in communities but there is Help.
Nadine Lewis-Knight Teacher/ Activist from the Classroom to the WE Day Stage Nadine breaks down the importance to transition a child to be World Ready. Nadine is truly passionate about being a support system behind today’s youth. This doesn’t stop at the class level for her. Nadine believe the power of addressing the social aspect of the youth as well. WE POWER
Jameela Jamil Actress/Speaker sends a Strong message today with Control over Social Media. Cleanliness of Social Media. Jameela first WE day with a powerful message of Social Media control.
She explained that we can have control over what we allow in our social media space.
Monique Coleman Actress/ 7 year WE DAY UN Speaker spoke to Channel ATV spotlighting two youth Jada Warren -Fitts, and All State Foundation, and WE Volunteer Now sponsors. We had the huge honor to interview with Jada Warren-Fitts whose taking on being the true change in the community Right Now. Jada has been able to take on, and over the cause of homelessness.
Emilio Estevez Actor / Speaker Actor Emilio Actor We seen in Movies like The Breakfast Club , St Elmo’s Fire , and The Outsiders Brother to Charlie sheen, and son to Martin Sheen.
Emilio set down on the Channel ATV couch and the journey of finding his voice.
He encourages today’s youth to find their voice. Emilio shares with Channel ATV How he found his voice and passes that mission on to today’s Youth.
Aaron Philip Fashion Innovator She talks about Fashion and equal representation to We day. The importance of being equally represented. She is truly a Fashion innovator of Today’s Youth. WE Power
She brought a Right Now Message to the WE Day Stage with style in Grace. She represented the Fashion forward movement of inclusivity, and equal representation
Holland Rodan /Speaker Holland shared with The WE stage of Voting. Holland address the voters of today’s youth and Tomorrow’s youth.
Alexandria Villasenor Speaker Climate Control Protester explained Her Message of Change today. She addressed issues today Climate Change with today’s Youth WE Day.
YUNA International Superstar /Speaker Malaysian Superstar Vocalist /Songwriter Best known for her smashed Hit with Usher “Crush” Hit the WE Day Stage
YUNA spoke from her the Heart with Channel ATV on her Creative Voice and inspiration of WE DAY youth.
YUNA Spoke on Protection of Social Media, today’s youth. YUNA speaks with a passionate message to today’s youth on Creative voice.
We Day UN IMPACT WE DAY UN 2019 has brought tears to my Eyes the Global impact of Today’s Youth. Touching communities, Everyday lives, Inspiring youth through empowerment, and Service.
Thank you to WE DAY UN New York for the opportunities to share your vision. Thank you All WE DAY Sponsors for being apart of the Change we want and need in this world today.
Directed By: DAVIES CHIRWA, Reported By: Taheerah Sutton