A Celebration of Black History

Featuring Courtney Johnson, Founder and Exec. Director of Young & Established

Student Diversity will present a Celebration of Black History at noon, in Vectren Auditorium, Room 147 (location change). The event will feature newly-elected City Councilman Courtney Johnson, who will discuss how he has dedicated his time and energy to improving his community and inspiring others in his journey.

Born and raised in Evansville, Johnson is the founder and executive director of Young & Established, Inc. The organization is a youth advocacy nonprofit, which provides in-school and after-school mentorship programs with the goal of promoting positive youth development and equipping youth with tools they will need to be the leaders of tomorrow.

“I understand that the work I do is much bigger than me and it’s one of my many life goals to do everything in my power to make the world a better place, one community at a time,” Johnson said. He plans to talk about finding his purpose, serving others, and obstacles he encountered along the way.

What: Courtney Johnson, Founder and Exec. Director of Young & Established
Newly-elected City Council Member

When: Noon, Today, Feb. 22

Where: Vectren Auditorium (Location Change)
Room 147
Ivy Tech Community College Evansville

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