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What is Bayou Soul Youth Literary Conference?
The Bayou Soul Youth Literary Conference is a free conference crafted for high school students to learn educational, social and life skills through literary, visual, performing and culinary arts. |
Wednesday
June 28, 2023
Baton Rouge Community College | Magnolia Room
9:30AM - 3:00PM
This year's Theme:
This Year's Special Guests:
OMAR TYREE
NAACP Image Award Winner New York Times Bestselling Author of "Flyy Girl" SPOTLIGHT:ROBERT & TOYA RUSHING
Weight No More & Reality Stars ALSO FEATURING: MEMBERS OF BRCC'S
CREATIVE WRITING TEAM MAURICE CARLOS RUFFIN Critically Acclaimed Writer of "The Ones Who Don't Say They Love You"
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ALLYSA GAINES
2022 National Youth Poet Laureate ASHANTE WEBB
Singer & Motivational Speaker ARTHUR HARRIS
TV Producer & Writer VISUAL ARTIST & EDUCATOR
Sharika Mahdi Disney's Tiana's Bayou Adventures CHEF MICHELLE COVERSON
Indulgence Fine Catering |
MATT COOK
Co-Founder of Boom Journal App Model & Actor Other Guests Include:
Casey Johnson: Rapper & Reality TV Show Star AV Mitchell: Rapper, Speaker & Community Activist Jared Green: Author of "There's a Creature In My Belly!" Chef Albrashia T Lindsey |
PREVIOUS EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS:
Danny Glover
Lamman Rucker
Tamar Braxton
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Toya Johnson
Nicole Porche
Jay Barnett
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Celebrity Panel Discussions
Celebrity panel discussions are centered around mental health, trauma and resilience. NY Times Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur and TV Personality, Toya Johnson along with her daughter and Actress, Reginae Carter and Toya’s sister and Entrepreneur, Anisha Johnson joined us for an impactful discussion about overcoming trauma.