Empower My Hood Past Events

As we continue to make history, please check out our unforgettable past events.

To view recordings of our past events, visit our Courses and Seminars page

  • Annual Southeast Queens College Fair: Financial Aid Workshop
    Annual Southeast Queens College Fair: Financial Aid Workshop
    Thu, Sep 08
    Majority Family Life Center
    Sep 08, 12:00 PM – Sep 09, 12:00 PM
    Majority Family Life Center, 102-115 Farmers Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11423, USA
    Past Event
  • EMH Inc. Annual Scholarship Gala 2022
    EMH Inc. Annual Scholarship Gala 2022
    Sat, Jun 04
    Majority Family Life Center
    Jun 04, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Majority Family Life Center , 115-15 Farmers Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11412, USA
    EMH is awarding scholarships to Middle School Seniors (8th grade) & High School Seniors (12th grade) who possess strong academic achievement, demonstrate leadership and community service, and are involved in extracurricular activities.
    Past Event
  • New York City Speaks - Town Hall Discussion (Virtual)
    New York City Speaks - Town Hall Discussion (Virtual)
    Thu, Apr 28
    Zoom
    Apr 28, 6:00 PM – Apr 29, 8:00 PM
    Zoom
    In partnership with NYC Speaks, EMH Inc. will host a series of discussions concerning issues that impact BIPOC community Topics will include: Education and Youth Development Health and Well Being Racial Equity
    Past Event
  • New York City Speaks - Town Hall Discussion (In Person)
    New York City Speaks - Town Hall Discussion (In Person)
    Tue, Apr 12
    Location is TBD
    Apr 12, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    In partnership with NYC Speaks, EMH Inc. will host a series of discussions concerning issues that impact BIPOC community Topics will include: Education and Youth Development Health and Well Being Racial Equity
    Past Event
  • Quick Connections: Career Bootcamp
    Quick Connections: Career Bootcamp
    Mon, Mar 28
    Virtual Event
    Mar 28, 6:30 PM – Mar 31, 8:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    Register now to be notified about the day and time of this Workshop! Career Pathway topics: Health, Technology, the Arts & Law!
    Past Event
  • Breaking the Stigma: Self-Care Isn't Selfish
    Breaking the Stigma: Self-Care Isn't Selfish
    Mon, Jan 31
    Online Event
    Jan 31, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST
    Online Event
    The EMH Young Professionals will host a mental health forum entitled "Breaking the Stigma: Self-Care Isn't Selfish". This event is our call to action by our community to keep the conversation going!
    Past Event
  • Parent Forum: Preparing Your Child for College in Today's Uncertain Times
    Parent Forum: Preparing Your Child for College in Today's Uncertain Times
    Thu, Nov 11
    Zoom Meeting 6PM - 7:30PM
    Nov 11, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Zoom Meeting 6PM - 7:30PM
    Discussion will range from how parents can prepare their children for college and career choices during grade school years to types of strategies parents can use to financially cover college expenses. Zoom Link provided after registration.
    Past Event
  • At the Polls with EMH Inc.
    At the Polls with EMH Inc.
    Wed, Nov 03
    Online Event
    Nov 03, 2021, 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    A call for Young Voters to Join EMH at the Polls to cast their Votes.
    Past Event
  • Primary Election Day “Let’s Work Together”
    Primary Election Day “Let’s Work Together”
    Tue, Jun 22
    Online Event
    Jun 22, 2021, 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    A collaboration with EMH & Turbovote for Young Voters to cast their Votes.
    Past Event
  • A Seat At The Table With Eric Adams
    A Seat At The Table With Eric Adams
    Thu, May 06
    Online Event
    May 06, 2021, 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    A Seat at the Table, A Candid Conversation with the New York Democratic Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams.
    Past Event
  • Breaking the Stigma
    Breaking the Stigma
    Tue, Apr 27
    Online Event
    Apr 27, 2021, 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    A safe space to explore Mental Health in the BIPOC Community.
    Past Event
  • Power of the Vote II: Spotlight on District 27
    Power of the Vote II: Spotlight on District 27
    Wed, Feb 24
    Online Event
    Feb 24, 2021, 7:00 PM
    Online Event
    During this town hall discussion, we will tackle the key issues affecting our community and ask the candidates of District 27 their position on these issues.
    Past Event
  • The VIRTUAL 11th Annual Staten Island HBCU Experience 2021
    The VIRTUAL 11th Annual Staten Island HBCU Experience 2021
    Sat, Jan 23
    Virtual Event
    Jan 23, 2021, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Virtual Event
    A stellar HBCU Fair which hails as one of the top in NYC. This year, we are virtual and will be offering stellar access to our amazing HBCUs! Join us and please spread the word!
    Past Event
  • Succeed with S.T.E.A.M.
    Succeed with S.T.E.A.M.
    Sat, Jan 09
    Teachable
    Jan 09, 2021, 2:00 PM
    Teachable
    Discussion on careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.
    Past Event
  • EMH Supports the City of Maranatha’s Toy & Clothing Drive
    EMH Supports the City of Maranatha’s Toy & Clothing Drive
    Sun, Dec 20
    Online Event
    Dec 20, 2020, 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    The Empower My Hood team supported the City of Maranatha’s (COM) Toy and Clothing Drive on December 20th, 2020. We joined together to not only supply toys to children, but we remained true to our mission and provided interview clothes for high school and college students in our community.
    Past Event
  • Power of the Vote Panel Discussion
    Power of the Vote Panel Discussion
    Wed, Sep 30
    Online Event
    Sep 30, 2020, 12:00 PM
    Online Event
    Young Professionals of Empower My Hood Inc. (EMH) hosted a panel discussion to address the concerns and uncertainty among our youth regarding their role in the upcoming presidential election, and the ways in which their vote can bring about change.
    Past Event
  • Virtual Voter Registration Party
    Virtual Voter Registration Party
    Fri, Aug 07
    Online Event
    Aug 07, 2020, 7:30 PM
    Online Event
    This was our first of several virtual voter registration parties leading up to the November elections. At this event, attendees were informed of the importance of their vote, educated on misconceptions and engaged in discussions regarding national and local elections.
    Past Event
  • EMH assists in painting the Black Lives Matter mural in Downtown Jamaica
    EMH assists in painting the Black Lives Matter mural in Downtown Jamaica
    Sat, Aug 01
    Downtown Jamaica
    Aug 01, 2020, 12:00 PM
    Downtown Jamaica, Jamaica, Queens, NY, USA
    Our organization is committed to be an integral part of progressive change that supports and values our community members. Alongside other neighborhood organizations, we engaged with local artists and community members to bring awareness to the Black Lives Matter movement.
    Past Event