The 36th annual Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum returns Nov. 14 in Tukwila, uniting youth, families, and law enforcement for workshops on rights, peer pressure, and justice system navigation. Retired officers John Hayes and Fae Brooks emphasize building trust through relaxed interactions, helping bridge gaps between police and community members. The free event requires advance registration.

Marc H. Morial introduces the Urban Civil Rights Museum opening in Harlem, part of the Urban League Empowerment Center. More than a historical archive, it aims to inspire civic engagement, reminding visitors that civil rights struggles continue today and that ordinary people drive extraordinary change through voting, organizing, and community building.