Call for Youth Presenters
Portland Community College's 10th Ethnic Studies Youth Conference will take place in partnership with the Critical Race Studies in Education Association's annual conference at the University Hotel and Conference Center in Portland. Middle and high school students will be sharing their art, testimonies, and research on the pressing issues of the day, including but not limited to environmental justice, health and healthcare, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant, migrant, and refugee rights, education, art, youth rights, state violence, economic equity, and white supremacy.
This gathering connects people across age groups, institutions, and geographies. Free of cost for participants, this gathering centers youth voices in a supportive environment.
WHERE: University Hotel and Conference Center, Portland, Oregon
WHEN: Friday, May 22nd, 9:00am-3:00pm
WHY: To connect youth, advocates, research, & art
CONFERENCE STRUCTURE:
Participating youth are invited to share art and research presentations of about 10-15 minutes (per group). Panels will be grouped by theme and moderated by educators, scholars, and community leaders. Presentations are followed by supportive discussion / question and answer periods.
Participation is free. Conference Prep Workshops (stand-alone or series) offered at no cost to schools and youth-serving organizations.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1. Middle and high school students who want to share art or research will submit their presentation title and a brief description by April 17th 2026. Teachers and youth group leaders may also submit one form with multiple presenters, titles, and descriptions directly via email.
2. Conference participation forms found here: This has expired
3. For volunteers and groups interested in supporting, please visit: This has expired
4. Reach out directly to conference organizer Gabriel Higuera at [email protected]
MORE INFORMATION:
Contact: Dr. Gabriel Higuera [email protected]
Portland Community College's 10th Ethnic Studies Youth Conference will take place in partnership with the Critical Race Studies in Education Association's annual conference at the University Hotel and Conference Center in Portland. Middle and high school students will be sharing their art, testimonies, and research on the pressing issues of the day, including but not limited to environmental justice, health and healthcare, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant, migrant, and refugee rights, education, art, youth rights, state violence, economic equity, and white supremacy.
This gathering connects people across age groups, institutions, and geographies. Free of cost for participants, this gathering centers youth voices in a supportive environment.
WHERE: University Hotel and Conference Center, Portland, Oregon
WHEN: Friday, May 22nd, 9:00am-3:00pm
WHY: To connect youth, advocates, research, & art
CONFERENCE STRUCTURE:
Participating youth are invited to share art and research presentations of about 10-15 minutes (per group). Panels will be grouped by theme and moderated by educators, scholars, and community leaders. Presentations are followed by supportive discussion / question and answer periods.
Participation is free. Conference Prep Workshops (stand-alone or series) offered at no cost to schools and youth-serving organizations.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1. Middle and high school students who want to share art or research will submit their presentation title and a brief description by April 17th 2026. Teachers and youth group leaders may also submit one form with multiple presenters, titles, and descriptions directly via email.
2. Conference participation forms found here: This has expired
3. For volunteers and groups interested in supporting, please visit: This has expired
4. Reach out directly to conference organizer Gabriel Higuera at [email protected]
MORE INFORMATION:
Contact: Dr. Gabriel Higuera [email protected]