Volume 06 | February 4, 2019
Monthly News and Updates
The African American Youth Leadership Conference (AAYLC) wants to stay connected with you! Enjoy interesting facts, educational information, student highlights, and upcoming events. Please provide your feedback and suggestions by clicking the button on the bottom of the page. We want to hear from you!
Did You Know?
Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. from MIT, conducted breakthrough basic scientific research that enabled others to invent the portable fax, touch tone telephone, solar cells, fiber optic cables, and the technology behind caller ID and call waiting.
How Ronald McNair Overcame Racism To Become A Space...

The nation paused on Monday to remember the ill-fated space shuttle Challenger mission in 1986. That flight included African-American astronaut Ronald McNair, who overcame racism of the Jim Crow South to excel in science.

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Black History Matters
Black History should not just be important to black people. It should be important to all peoples for a fuller understanding of the relationship between black & white people socially and politically.
Student of the Month - Godwin Innis
Godwin Innis is an eighth grader at Mountain Vista Community School with a 3.81 GPA. He hopes to earn a scholarship from Penn State University, and obtain a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering or Bio Science. Godwin believes that science holds the key to changing the world and how people view things every day. 

AAYLC Event Highlights

01/21/19 - Celebrating the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The AAYLC was proud to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 21st. Our premier sponsor, Colorado College, began the day with the All People's Breakfast. The AAYLC also had a table located at the Colorado College - Worner Center. We had an amazing turnout and registered many students for the conference on the spot.
01/19/19 - Educating Children of Color (ECOC)

The AAYLC was excited to participate as a vendor for the ECOC annual conference.  We met with many students who are eager to attend our conference. We strive to inspire and motivate students to be the best they can be!

African American Youth Leadership Conference

We invite Colorado students in grades 6 - 12, of all ethnicities, to join us for our annual conference on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 7:30am - 4:15pm at Colorado College - El Pomar Sports Center, 44 W. Cache La Poudre St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Experience a full day of learning and fun. Registration is  FREE. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Parents are also welcome to attend our Parent Workshop. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!

Registration is now OPEN!

2019 Presenters are now Revealed!

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