What’s Going On — Jazz, Justice & Youth in Motion at the New York International Auto Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Name: What’s Going On — Jazz, Justice & Youth in Motion at the New York International Auto Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Start: 2026-04-03T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-03T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Javitts Convention Center NYC

April 3 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT

Gregory Burrus Productions Joins YES Program Students at the NY International Auto Show to Spotlight Youth Innovation and the Fight for Racial Justice

New York, NY — April 3 – 12 , 2026 — At this year’s New York International Auto Show, visitors will encounter more than horsepower and design. They’ll discover a powerful collaboration between the Paterson YES Program students and Gregory Burrus Productions, united under the theme “What’s Going On — Jazz, Justice & Youth in Motion.”

The YES Program’s student‑built race car is more than a technical achievement — it is a rolling platform for truth‑telling, designed to spark conversation about racism and how it shapes the American experience. The project invites the public to reflect, respond, and engage with the lived realities of those who encounter racism every day.

“The mission of ‘The Race Car’ is to spark conversation about racism and how it is embedded within our society. The car allows for the personal experiences of those who encounter racism to have a public forum to discuss, display and debate how it shapes the American reality.” — Dr. David Byer-Tyre, sculptor, educator and African American Historian.

Gregory Burrus Productions brings a cultural and musical dimension to the project, connecting the students’ engineering brilliance with the spirit of jazz — a genre rooted in resilience, truth, and community expression.

“Jazz has always been a voice for justice, and these young engineers are carrying that legacy forward. ‘What’s Going On — Jazz, Justice & Youth in Motion’ is our way of honoring their courage, creativity, and commitment to change.” — Gregory Burrus, Producer and Love Music Ambassador.

The collaboration bridges music, innovation, and social awareness, offering Auto Show attendees a chance to witness how youth creativity can drive meaningful dialogue and inspire collective action