The African American Youth Leadership Conference (AAYLC) wants to stay connected with you! Enjoy interesting facts, educational information, highlights and upcoming events. Have a question or comment? Please contact us at
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If you love ice cream, the summer season should be your favorite. July is national ice cream month. Here are the top ten flavors: 1) Vanilla, 2) Chocolate, 3) Strawberry, 4) Coffee, 5) Mint Chocolate Chip, 6) Cookie Dough, 7) Cookies & Cream, 8) Caramel, 9) Rocky Road, and 10) Pistachio.
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Executive Director's Corner
Summer - my favorite time of year! The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and I spend more time with family, friends, and colleagues. This summer is different than others because we continue to face challenges due to COVID-19 and the civil unrest in our nation. Even with all of that, we have a responsibility to make sure that we take care of ourselves and enjoy the opportunities that summertime can bring. Here are some ideas to maximize your summer: 1) Set goals & plan for your future. 2) Practice gratitude. 3) Prioritize sleep. 4) Spend time outside. 5) Develop a healthy habit. 6) Learn a new skill. Enjoy all that life has to offer!
Sincerely,
Shantelle Nix
Executive Director
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#SummerReads: 14 Books By Black Authors
While beach reading might be a bit different this year due to obvious reasons that doesn't mean you can't escape the confines of your own home by going on a written getaway. You might not be able to luxuriate on a beach this year, but these books ...
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Student of the Month - Yesenia Cruz Garduno
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Yesenia Cruz Garduno is a senior with a 3.2GPA at Atlas Preparatory School in Colorado Springs. After several suicides occurred in Yesenia’s community, she was determined to change the narrative. She worked with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to develop new messaging about mental health and suicide prevention. This project ultimately led her to help create a suicide prevention campaign at her school. Yesenia plans to attend Pikes Peak Community College, and then transfer to a university. She aspires to be a police officer.
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Wynn/Marchman Scholarship
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The commitment of the African American Youth Leadership Conference is to support and foster leadership, to educate, and to develop self-esteem among youth. Our scholarships provide financial assistance to students in grade 12 who are interested in pursuing college or vocational studies upon graduation from high school. Grants are given to assist other students in grades 6-11 who are interested in participating in an educational program, event, or activity sponsored by their school, church, or community. We select students who have shown passion, dedication and commitment to furthering their education by demonstrating: Confidence, Consciousness of Society, Commitment to Self and the Community, Competency at Grade Level and Caring for Self and Others. We appreciate all the applications submitted. The AAYLC would like to congratulate the following four winners. Keep up the great work!
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Apshara Siwakoti
Grandview High School
University of Denver
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Isaiah Watkins
Vista Ridge High School
UCCS
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Shoncire Graham
Falcon High School
Howard University
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Jevon McKinney
Widefield High School
CU Denver National LYNX Arts
& Media Camp
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Student Opportunities & Scholarships
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Did you know the AAYLC provides information on internships, jobs, events, contests, clubs and scholarships just for students? Our student opportunities and scholarship resources provide students the access they need to create an incredible future. Many national and community organizations regularly send us information to share with our students. Free money and experiences are waiting! Take advantage of the tools offered by selecting the links below.
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Words of Advice for Soon-to-Be College Students
By Manya Whitaker, PHD,
Associate Professor & Chair of Education at Colorado College
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This summer is certainly no ordinary summer. We all had hopes of cookouts, parties, vacations, and for those who recently graduated high school, celebrations with friends and family. So, I want to start off by congratulating the members of the class of 2020. Despite a scary and chaotic world, your accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. Your family and friends are proud of you, those of us in your larger community are proud of you, and you should certainly be proud of yourself.
But this is not it. This is merely a step on your path of greatness. For those whose next stop is college, I’d like to put on my professor hat and give you some advice about how to continue to invest in yourself as you prepare for the next big adventure.
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You Make a Difference… (We Make It Easy)
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