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Did You Know?
In the United States, the top 5 most popular summer vacations are 1) beach/ocean, 2) a famous city, 3) national parks, 4) a lake, and 5) a resort.
Scientists Say That Traveling Makes Us Happier Than Wealth
Why do many people go shopping the minute they have money in their wallets? Material wealth brings you happiness, albeit temporarily. Only a few days after a new purchase, the thrill, pleasure, and enjoyment you felt begins to fade.
Atlanta Teen Becomes Youngest EVER Admitted into Spelman College
As we move into summer, Sydney Wilson is thinking about her upcoming freshman year at Spelman College. What is unique about her story is that she is 14 year old. Sydney will be the youngest student in the college's history.
Student of the Month - Donovan Ferrell
Donovan Ferrell will be a freshman at Sierra High School in the fall. He dreams of a career that is artistic in nature and to be the best person possible. After high school he strives to attend a college outside of Colorado and pursue a degree in electronic arts or video game design.
05/09/19 - Colorado Non-Profit Association Appreciation
The Colorado Non-Profit Association rolled out the red carpet for all of their members. Several AAYLC board members enjoyed an evening of celebration and fellowship at Old Chicago in Colorado Springs.
05/19/19 - My Black Colorado: Peoples Choice Awards
And the winner is...the AAYLC. Yay! We were humbled to be honored with the Peoples Choice Golden Ticket Award for Social Impact. Thank you My Black Colorado and all of the voters for selecting us! If you are unfamiliar with My Black Colorado, it is time to discover the ways they are connecting people through their beautiful magazine. To learn more about this amazing organization, click here:
My Black Colorado
Show Dad Some Love for Father's Day!
Start the grill and get ready for some family fun! It is time to honor the person you call "dad". Get him something he will remember and support the AAYLC at the same time. Simply create a free AmazonSmile account and select the African American Youth Leadership Conference as your designated charity. A percentage of your purchase helps the AAYLC each time you shop. It's that easy!
