SOCIAL JUSTICE CONFERENCE
Conference Goals:
• Showcase the work of our students as social justice leaders.
• Engage the community in meaningful conversations about equity and change.
• Provide tangible resources and solutions for the disadvantaged and disenfranchised.
• Inspire future change-makers through intergenerational dialogue.
Saturday
April 26th, 2025
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Unfinished Business:
Breaking Barriers,
Building Tomorrow
“What you're supposed to do when you don't like a thing is change it. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it. Don't complain.”
― Maya Angelou, Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now
Thank you to everyone who will show their support for our Social Justice Conference!
Key Note Speaker:
Alleah Red, Channel 3
Eyewitness News Anchor
Alleah Red joined the Channel 3 Eyewitness News team in September 2023. A Bloomfield, Connecticut native, she graduated from Bloomfield High School before attending Central Connecticut State University, where she earned her B.A. in Communication.
After graduation, Alleah began her career in Lafayette, LA, working at News15-KADN/KLAF. From 2021-2023, she reported there on stories taking her deep into Cajun country.
After two years in Lafayette, Alleah returned to the Nutmeg State to join WFSB-Channel 3 Eyewitness News as a producer and multimedia journalist. Her dedication and skills quickly earned her a promotion to weekend morning anchor and reporter. You can catch her on Eyewitness News from 5 to 10 a.m. on weekend mornings.
Alumni Speaker:
Scarlet Olivo
Capital Prep Class of 2021
UCONN Class of 2025
Scarlet Olivo is a full-time sociology major at UConn, set to graduate in May 2025, while also working full-time as an HR assistant at an elderly home care agency. She originally started as a business major but discovered the value of sociology in shaping her career goals. Her high school senior project focused on the gender wage gap, highlighting her interest in social justice. Ms. Olivo was also the recipient of the Capital Prep $20,000 College Scholarship.
Featured Artist:
Journee Howard
Capital Prep Class of 2027
Social Justice Student Art
There will Social Justice Student Artwork on display at the conference
Grade 5 School to Prison Pipeline Study
Grade 5 is the first major step in the formalization of our students' social justice education. Students study the history, causes, and perpetuation of the school-to-prison pipeline, and develop strategies to disrupt its flow.
8th Grade National History Day Capstone
8th grade capstone classes participate in CT's National History Day competition at the regional contest at UCONN.
This year's theme is Rights & Responsibilities in History.
You can view their projects around the Sheff Center the day of the conference.
