An upcoming virtual event called "Just a Kid from Ypsilanti" will allow local youth to chat with professionals who grew up in the Ypsilanti area, ranging from a real estate agent who also serves on the board of education to a singer-songwriter.

The event, part of a Black History Month event series hosted by Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS), will take place from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 9 on Zoom. Taryn Willis, events and logistics specialist for YCS, will host the discussion.

The panelists will be artist Shannon Williams; singer-songwriter Kenyatta Rashon; massage therapist and stylist Kacey Stewart; chaplain the Rev. Wanjiku Kamuyu; real estate agent and YCS trustee Jeanice Townsend; entrepreneur Lynwood Powell; health equity advocate Brandon Denson; and restaurateur Gary Johnson.