A fundraising dinner Friday, March 21, will support the African Diaspora Youth Conference, which brings secondary school students to campus to learn and share their own perspectives.

This year’s conference runs May 8 to 10 and will feature the theme “Think. Act. Grow.”

Friday’s event begins at 6 p.m. at the Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Avenue. It will include performances by poets, singers and dancers, as well as prize draws and raffles.

Admission is $20, free for children under five years old. For tickets, call Janee Stallard-Cogliati at 519-253-3000, ext. 2023.