The Love Theory Workshop
Friday, February 14, 2025
Location: The SAYS Center
Welcome to The Love Theory. Writing to Heal! An Empowerment Workshop.
Come join us at The SAYS Center with Patrice Hill and Denisha "Coco Blossom" Bland for a transformative space for women to reconnect with themselves through writing and healing. Using guided exercises and reflective prompts, participants will explore self-expression, release limiting beliefs, and celebrate their personal growth. The experience provides a safe, nurturing environment to cultivate deeper self-love, empowering women to embrace their authentic selves and honor their unique journeys. It’s a space to pause, reflect, and celebrate the beauty of who you truly are, fostering empowerment and connection with others on similar paths. This is an invitation to rediscover the joy of loving yourself unapologetically.s. Age: 18+ and/or Teen Mother’s
The 14th Annual Equity Summit & Social Justice Awards
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
4–6:30 p.m. | UC Davis Conference Center
Join educators, community members and experts from a range of disciplines for this annual event that addresses the pertinent social issues of our time. The UC Davis Equity Summit coalesces people, ideas and institutions to deepen strategies, shape actions and create solutions:
Reconnect with colleagues over keynote address, special performances and music.
Be inspired by Social Justice Award winners.
Create community with colleagues committed to Equity and Social Justice.
Receive complimentary Equity Summit swag and resources.
14th Annual SAYS Summit
May 2, 2025 9am - 5pm at UC Davis
Each year, the SAYS Summit College Day brings together hundreds of young people, educators, college students, community leaders, and SAYS staff from diverse backgrounds to learn, grow, and celebrate one another. Students experience a preview of college life, engage in critical social justice workshops, gain empowerment tools, and receive mentorship from community leaders like yourself—all while enjoying swag, great food, and an unforgettable experience.
This year, we are welcoming approximately 350 middle and high school students,
Tickets on Sale Now: $75 Students
To sign-up with your school or for questions, please email Patrice Hill at pathill@ucdavis.edu or Denisha “Coco” Bland at djbland@ucdavis.edu
Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Festival
July 2025 - Madison, WI
SAYS 2025 Slam Team
The Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Festival is back in person for the first time since 2019. This year’s festival centers around bring youth together as a poetic community. Team compete in a youth poetry, workshops, and youth development.