Fireside Chat Part II: The Meeting is Adjourned, It's Time to Act!!

Fireside Chat Part II: The Meeting is Adjourned, It's Time to Act!!

Join us for Part II of our Fireside Chat as we move from reflection to action to build a better future for Durham’s youth.

By GRACED, Inc.

Date and time

Friday, June 20 · 10am - 12pm EDT

Location

North Carolina Central University

1801 Fayetteville Street Durham, NC 27707

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Join Us for a Powerful Follow-Up Conversation!
The dialogue continues.

Building on the momentum of our first Fireside Chat, we invite you to a continued community conversation focused on the role of the faith-based community and elected officials in preventing the prison pipeline and securing the future of Durham's youth.

While Mr. Bobby Bostic will not be with us in person, his story remains central to our discussion—a powerful reminder of what’s at stake when young people lack early support, and what’s possible when the village steps in.

We’re honored to welcome once again our moderator, Ms. LaManda Chestnut-Pryor, Pricipal of Pryor 2 Consulting, as we deepen this dialogue and move toward shared strategies for real, lasting change in Durham.

The village is still calling. Let’s answer—together.

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GRACED, Inc.

GRACED, Inc. is a dynamic, teen-centered nonprofit organization based in Durham, North Carolina, committed to empowering youth ages 12–18 through mentorship, leadership development, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education. Grounded in a vision of trauma-free, thriving communities, GRACED, Inc. creates safe, inclusive spaces where young people from under-resourced and marginalized backgrounds can grow, lead, and succeed.

Operating primarily at Weaver Street Recreation Center in the Cornwallis Housing Community, GRACED, Inc. delivers place-based programs that foster self-reliance, positive identity, and purpose. Through structured mentorship, hands-on learning, and life skill development, youth are equipped to navigate challenges, explore career pathways, and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

GRACED, Inc. also prioritizes mental health awareness, social-emotional learning, food access, and family well-being—recognizing that holistic support is essential for lasting impact. By intentionally centering community voices and collaborating with local partners, the organization continues to drive positive youth development while disrupting cycles of poverty and injustice.

More than a mentoring program, GRACED, Inc. is a movement—developing confident changemakers ready to lead with compassion, courage, and innovation.

FreeJun 20 · 10:00 AM EDT