BOSSED UP! Recap of the 5th Annual I’m The Boss of My Life Youth Conference 2024

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250 Youth Bossed Up! Overtown Children and Youth Coalition (OCYC) hosted its 5th Annual I’m The Boss of My Life Youth Conference (ITBOML) on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at FIU Kovens Conference Center in North Miami, Florida. The free day-long event provided two-panel discussions and seven breakout sessions for 250 high-school and college-age youth from […]

Unveiling Overtown: A Journey Through Black History

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  Unveiling Overtown A Journey Through Black History February 2, 2024 Introduction As we celebrate Black History Month, we embark on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of Overtown, Florida—a community rich in African American history, resilience, and cultural contributions. Nestled in the heart of Miami, Overtown has been witness to significant moments that shaped […]

Thank You for Your Support – 2023 Give Miami Day!

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Gratitude for Your Support on OCYC’s 2023 Give Miami Day! Your Generosity Empowers Change in Overtown’s Youth Community November 16, 2023 Empowering Overtown’s Children and Youth Your donations are invaluable for helping our mission to further empower the children and youth of the Overtown community in their endeavors to reach their full potential. OCYC’s annual […]

27TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HOTEL OWNERSHIP & INVESTMENT SUMMIT & TRADE SHOW July 19th - 21th, 2023

Reflecting on NABHOOD Summit and Youth Empowerment

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Empowering Futures: NABHOOD Summit Through My Eyes I am Raquel, and I’m absolutely thrilled to share the incredible experience that unfolded from July 19th to 21st, 2023. I am excited to recount the extraordinary experience! During this time, the Overtown Children and Youth Coalition (OCYC) actively participated in the 27th International African American Hotel Ownership […]