FYGQ works towards our mission through a range of member led projects and events.
Return Of The Kings
Leads:
Gerald “JJ” Jean-Baptiste, Andre Bryan
Return of the K.I.N.G.S is a summer tour presented by FYGQ with the intention to refocus our consciousness on inspiring and nurturing men of color. This tour provides unique experiences and positive images of representative mentors. Through these experiences we aim to start conversations that will embolden our community to become the heroes in their own journeys.
The Etiquette Project
Leads:
Andre Bryan, Patrick Dorime, Jeffery Joseph, Bashir Abdulkareem
The Etiquette Project a scholarship offered to NYU students who have been recognized by their peers for cultivating positive change and fostering community at NYU -- attributes that we wish to acknowledge and reward. Our goal is to unpack what it means to have good etiquette and share tips and tricks to navigate social and work environments that were not traditionally made for us. Ultimately, we hope to leave recipients with a good handle on these concepts to help you earn respect and appreciation in society without compromising yourself in the process.
Alumni Coffee Chat
Recent spotlights:
Ehi Uwa, Kason Morris, Shamard Charles MD-MPH, Darnell Thompson
Alumni Coffee Chats are an annual conversation between alumni and undergraduates on a wide range of topics that help uncover how alumni interact with the world to instill confidence and images of success to attendees.
Arts & Cultue Initiative
Leads:
Gerald “JJ” Jean-Baptiste, Kadeem Ali Harris
The goal of the FYGQ Arts and Culture Initiative is to expose young people of color to fine art institutions and spaces. Through this exposure, we believe youth of color will be able to engage in dialogue around their identity, the world around them, and explore new career pathways in the arts.
NEXUS
Lead:
Earl Roach III
The NEXUS Project is an internship presented by FYGQ with the intention to provide undergraduates with:
1. Avenues to representative mentors
2. Hands on work experience
3. Marketable skill development for future success
4. Stipend upon completion of program