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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 />
<strong>2013</strong> 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 <strong>2013</strong> BOSS MAGAZINE<br />
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