Name: Libera(Ted) Talk with Zen'ayah
Start: 2026-07-17T12:30:00-0700
End: 2026-07-17T13:30:00-0700

Friday July 17, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

"Your negativity can be a death sentence." It sounds extreme, but in the world of adolescent development, a community's words act as a blueprint for a child's future. In this thought-provoking talk, Zen'Ayah Finley challenges us to look closely at the language we use toward our youth. Using a mix of psychological research, cinema, and lived experience, she maps the precise moment a child transitions from seeking safety to accepting a fatalistic future.

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Zen’Ayah Finley

An emerging voice at the intersection of developmental psychology, media, and community advocacy, Zen’Ayah Finley is an undergraduate scholar dedicated to transforming how we protect and perceive Black youth. As the leader of Black youth-led initiatives like Ashé Magazine and The... Read More →

Friday July 17, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
BreakBox Thought Collective 1721 Van Ness Ave Fresno, Ca 93721

Power to the Pen

Zen’Ayah Finley

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