At Seattle’s Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, art, healing, and Black joy converged at The Griot Party Experience Presents AJ McQueen, an event held in partnership with Logic Amen's Seeds of the Garden Project. The initiative's goal is to teach youth conflict mediation and anti-violence practices, while also giving them the confidence to tell their stories through art. With the theme of "I See Myself in You," which focused on mental health and grief support, young participants poured their learning into music and dance.

The event was more than a performance; it was a transformative experience. The Griot Party Experience offers youth tools to process grief, resolve conflicts, and heal through culture and creativity. AJ McQueen took the stage, showing the young artists that with passion and vision, they can truly do anything. Before the show, he spoke about how his music reflects growth and resilience, and why he views Black joy as a form of liberation.

AJ McQueen's performance set the perfect tone for the night, inspiring and sparking the souls of those in attendance while reminding them of the power of their voices. Programs like Seeds of the Garden are essential because they put the stories and healing of young people in the spotlight. The event showed that this kind of work is capable of changing lives, with Logic Amen hinting that there is more to come from the project.

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