
The Jr. 413 Elite Basketball Team didn’t just travel to play basketball, they made an impact in their first-ever international tournament appearance.


Event Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM EST
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
Participants: Youth and adults of the BIPOC community, ages 12+
Overview:
The 413 Elite Foundation will host it’s 2nd Annual “The 413 Elite Foundation Reads Frederick Douglass”, a virtual community literacy event centered on the historic speech “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” by Frederick Douglass. This program is designed to uplift, educate, and empower youth and adults within the BIPOC community by engaging them in a culturally meaningful reading experience that deepens historical understanding and strengthens literacy.
From the safety and comfort of their homes, participants ages 12 and up will join a Zoom session to listen to a recording of the Foundation’s administrative team who represents the BIPOC community. This shared experience creates a bridge between past and present, allowing young people to hear the words of a leader whose voice shaped the fight for freedom, justice, and human dignity.


