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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21 Cool Holiday Activities Your Teen Will Love
When my daughter turned fifteen, I knew that everything would change. From her body to her taste in music and movies to how she even wanted to celebrate holidays with (well without) the family. Having four kids who are not relatively close in age ...
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Special Surprise for Two Classmate's Kindness
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Ellen welcomed high school students Kristopher and Antwain, who surprised their bullied classmate, Micheal, with new clothes and shoes. A video of the kind exchange went viral, and Ellen talked with the three teens about the inspiring gesture.
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Student of the Month - Max Moreno
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Max Moreno is a senior at Palmer High School in Colorado Springs with a love of reading books and writing poetry. Max went to Las Vegas in 2018 to compete in a National Poetry Competition. Max plans to attend college with a major in Sociology and minors in Choral Arts and Theatrical Production.
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AAYLC Highlights
11/02/19 - Pre-Kwanzaa African Marketplace
The annual pre-Kwanzaa event was a unique facet in the Colorado Springs African-American community. From the moment you walked in you were immediately immersed in a world full of striking colors, inescapable rhythms, and delectable foods from across the globe. Everywhere you went was something new to see, hear, taste and explore. The AAYLC was honored to participate as a vendor.
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11/02/19 - Castle Rock Craft Show
More than 6,000 people attended the 27th Annual Castle Rock Craft Show Extraordinaire. Each person had the opportunity to bid on the beautiful wreaths donated by various organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. The AAYLC was among 25 organizations to provide a wreath for this event. A special thank you goes to AAYLC member Collet Thornton, who made our "Winter Wonderland" wreath.
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'Tis the Season of Giving
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As the saying goes: "It’s better to give than it is to receive." It’s also a scientific fact! Studies have shown that the giver of kindness gains even more of a positive boost to their feelings, than the recipient does. A gift doesn't have to be something tangible or cost money. Simply make sure whatever you give is from the heart.
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12/10/19 (Tues) - Colorado Gives Day
The AAYLC is pleased to be among hundreds of worthy nonprofits participating in Colorado Gives Day 2019! This is another great opportunity to support the work being done to help Colorado youth “build respect and responsibility for future success.” Schedule your donation to post on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. We appreciate your support!
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1/18/20 (Sat) - Educating Children of Color (ECOC)
The 13th Annual ECOC Summit is a great opportunity for students to learn about themselves while exploring goal setting, motivation, higher education, and careers. Don't forget to stop by the AAYLC table in the Cornerstone building, at Colorado College, to learn more about our 2020 conference. We look forward to seeing you!
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3/7/20 (Sat) - African American Youth Leadership Conference
Save the Date! Our conference theme: 2020 Vision #SeeBeyondNow will inspire students to explore what their future may be! 6th - 12th graders should get ready for a full day of learning, new experiences and fun. We feature engaging workshops in Leadership Development, Fine Arts, College Preparation, Entrepreneurship, Black History, S.T.E.A.M, Workforce Readiness, Personal Growth, and more. Registration begins in January 2020.
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