The Marcus Hall CE Academy is a program to encourage the youth to participate in community services
and support you in becoming an active citizen within your community through a series of sessions
focused on advocacy, community organizing, and civic engagement.
The bi-weekly program begins in February and runs through May. Details to follow.
The Community Cohort is formatted to focus on community organizing and community outreach by
providing participants the skills needed to advocate for the community. The program will give participants
the tools and support to run an issue campaign or organize a social or political movement.
.... the importance of Community Service?
.... how the city, state, and federal government works?
.... how to become a better advocate through media training?
.... how goal setting and self-reflection can make you a better advocate?
.... how to engage with the community and elected officials?
.... about and understand Boston’s political, social, and economic landscapes?
Marcus Hall
Marcus Hall, a member of BEJI, grew up in Dorchester and went to Charlestown High School. Marcus, dedicated to his community, with his friends started BOOTH, Brothers out of the Hood, to promote peaceful conflict resolution. On June 14, 2016, at the age of 31, Marcus Hall was shot and killed while taking his 4-year-old son, Yoda, for a h
Marcus Hall, a member of BEJI, grew up in Dorchester and went to Charlestown High School. Marcus, dedicated to his community, with his friends started BOOTH, Brothers out of the Hood, to promote peaceful conflict resolution. On June 14, 2016, at the age of 31, Marcus Hall was shot and killed while taking his 4-year-old son, Yoda, for a haircut on Blue Hill Ave. The members of BEJI memorialize and continue Marcus’ work through the Marcus Hall Civic Engagement Academy.
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