Year 3 · Sept 2026 – March 2027

Building
bridges.
Growing
together.

A free Saturday program where Black and Asian teens across Philadelphia build real friendships through workshops, sports and shared meals.

面向 13–18 岁非裔与亚裔青少年的免费项目——工坊、体育、领导力与文化交流。

Black & Gold 2.0 participants and staff posing together on the basketball court

Open gym after workshop · Crane Community Center

FREE
No cost to join — lunch, snacks and sports every session
13–18
Ages 13–18 — teens who live or go to school in Greater Philly
$280
Receive participant incentives of up to $280 — an incentive is included with every workshop
12
Workshops across three series, plus a kick-off and celebration
What is Black & Gold 2.0?

Uniting Black and Asian youth

Black & Gold 2.0 is a free youth program of biweekly Saturday workshops, catered lunches and sports during the school year, September through March. We promote meaningful cross-cultural exchange, mutual understanding and collaborative empowerment between Black and Asian youth in Philadelphia.
Black & Gold 2.0 是一项面向青少年的免费项目,学年期间(9 月至次年 3 月)隔周周六开展工坊活动,并提供午餐与体育活动。我们致力于推动费城非裔与亚裔青少年深度跨文化交流、增进彼此理解,携手互助、共同成长。
Incentives every session每期活动可获津贴
Volleyball & basketball体育活动
Transportation provided提供交通服务(名额有限)
Become a peer leader担任小组长,发掘领导潜能

Three series · 三大系列

One year. Three ways to grow.

01 · Sept – Nov

Mental Health心理健康

Social media, anxiety, community healing and yoga — strategies to support your mental well-being.
5 sessions · Crane Community Center
02 · Dec – Jan

Future Builders未来建设

Financial literacy, college paths, public speaking and resumes — skills for what comes next.
4 sessions · Crane Center & North Philly
03 · Feb – Mar

Culinary Arts at Drexel厨艺课程

Cook Asian and African American dishes with a professional chef, plus food science and fusion.
5 sessions · Drexel University
Schedule · 活动日程

EVERY OTHER SATURDAY

Mental Health · 心理健康

  • Sep 26Kick-off · 开幕活动
  • Oct 10Workshop
  • Oct 24Workshop
  • Nov 7Workshop
  • Nov 21Workshop

Future Builders · 未来建设

  • Dec 5Workshop
  • Dec 19Workshop
  • Jan 9Workshop
  • Jan 23Workshop

Culinary Arts · 厨艺课程

  • Feb 6Workshop
  • Feb 20Workshop
  • Mar 6Workshop
  • Mar 20Workshop
  • Mar 27End-of-Year Celebration · 庆祝活动

Who can join · 招募对象

Is this you?

  • Black/African American or Asian American youth (preferred)优先招收非裔及亚裔青少年
  • Ages 13–18年龄 13–18 岁
  • Live or attend school in Greater Philadelphia居住或就读于大费城地区
  • Register in advance — no walk-ins需提前报名,不接受现场报名

Ready to join? · 立即报名

Join Year 3.

Fill out the Year 3 registration form to save your spot. Program announcements go out on Instagram and by email.

Building bridges, friendships and future leaders.
搭建桥梁,建立友谊,培养未来领袖。

Contact

Elena Gao, Program Coordinator

215-922-6156

egao@chinatown-pcdc.org

Where

Crane Community Center, 2nd floor
1001 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
鼎华中心,二楼

Select sessions in North Philly and at Drexel University