Youth & Law Forum

Christopher B. Bennett previews the 36th annual Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum, a free event Nov. 14 at Church by the Side of the Road and Tukwila Municipal Court. Guests Dr. Margaret Spearmon and Bobby Alexander discuss how the forum educates youth on legal rights, civic responsibility and leadership under this year's theme, "Together for Justice. Together for Change.

The 34th annual Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum brought together students, parents, judges, law enforcement, tech professionals, and community leaders to educate youth on the legal and criminal justice systems, opportunities in the tech industry, and the roles these fields play in shaping their futures.

Each year, the community gathers for the Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum to exchange crucial information and engage positively with the Black community and its youth.

Last Saturday, the annual Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum was held at the Tukwila Community Center and the community at-large couldn’t have been more pleased with the outcome. Named in honor of the late Hon. Charles V. Johnson, co-founder of the Youth and Law Forum, the goals of the event are to bring the community together to learn about their legal rights, gain insights and inspiration about the ways in which one can impact their community through the legal system, and to strengthen ties and relationships with key members of the legal and law enforcement communities.