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If I<br />

Ruled<br />

T.O.By Justina Opoku-Ware<br />

BOSS MAGAZINE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT<br />

Bow wow, Terrence Ross, Jully Black,<br />

Glenn Lewis, and Karl Wolf were all<br />

there. BOSS was also there. If I Ruled<br />

T.O. was a summit organized by<br />

Toronto Community Housing (TCH) to<br />

give youth residing in TCH properties<br />

the chance to speak and be heard.<br />

The event was a huge success, with<br />

celebrities that are known locally, as<br />

well as ones known internationally,<br />

making an appearance to support<br />

the cause. The event was held at<br />

the Sheraton Centre in Downtown<br />

Toronto.<br />

2013 was dubbed “Year of the Youth,”<br />

and the summit was the headlining<br />

event. The purpose of the event was<br />

to “inspire, empower and motivate<br />

youth living in Toronto Community<br />

Housing neighbourhoods to advocate<br />

for change.” The day was filled with<br />

workshops, question & answer panels,<br />

award presentations, key-note speakers<br />

and motivational entertainment.<br />

Through these activities, youth were<br />

able to develop in the four categories<br />

launched under the Year of the Youth<br />

action plan: leadership, recreation,<br />

safety, and economic opportunities.<br />

The event was a huge success with 1500<br />

youth in attendance. Transportation<br />

to and from the event was provided,<br />

as well as snacks, lunch, and a three<br />

course dinner. BOSS would like to<br />

congratulate TCH for putting on an<br />

amazing event!<br />

WINTER 2013 BOSS MAGAZINE<br />

88<br />

89

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