5th Annual Empower our Youth Extravaganza set for this weekend

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A popular event is set for this weekend with the goal of giving power to the next generation in our community.


The 5th Annual Empower our Youth Extravaganza will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. at the New Rising Sun Baptist Church on 230 St. Charles Street in Houma.

The event is hosted annually by author/motivational speaker Corey Harris and admission is free to the public. Free food and drinks will also be available, including free snowballs, courtesy of Brooke’s SnoWorld. 

Harris said the 2018 lineup is deep with award-winning journalist Monica Pierre and Minister Jace Charles joining a group which also features Judge Juan Pickett, the Dabney Sisters and much more.


Doors will open at 1:15 p.m. and Harris said all are welcome. 

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