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
info@aaylc-co.org.
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On January 16, 1992, the first African American Youth Leadership Conference was held at the Hillside Community Center in Colorado Springs. It was sponsored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Conference topics, presented from a minority male perspective, focused on social problems affecting black youth, the importance of an education, and black history.
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Countdown to AAYLC - 5 Days
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Executive Director's Corner
We are just five days away from realizing our vision for the 2020 African American Youth Leadership Conference (AAYLC). Our AAYLC founders understood the importance of education and wanted students to unlock their full potential. This year's conference will continue to build upon the dream created. We aspire to initiate and nurture a new vision in each student. It is our hope that he or she will discover a strong vision for themselves and their futures. As we are quickly approaching the fruition of our planning, we are very excited to spend the day helping youth See Beyond the Now.
Sincerely,
Shantelle Nix
Executive Director
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Four Siblings, All Under Age 11, Launch New Cookie...
Meet the Billingslea brothers from Atlanta, Georgia - 11-year old Joshua, 9-year old Isaiah, 7-year old Caleb, and 5-year old Micah. They are the young founders of Yummy Brothers, a gourmet catering company that makes cookies and more.
Read more
www.blackbusiness.com
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Student of the Month - Joshua Jennings
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Joshua Jennings is a 6th grader with a 4.0 GPA who attends Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School in Colorado Springs. Joshua enjoys art because it helps him to express his thoughts through drawing, and math because it challenges his analytical skills. He is currently taking Advanced Compacted Linear Algebra. He has been accepted into the Talented and Gifted program in both math and language arts. Joshua was also selected to participate in the March 2020 Southwest American Choral Director’s Association Regional Conference in the 5-7 Treble Honor Choir.
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Connection Reflection
2/4/20 (Tues) - It Takes a Village
Greg Johnson, from Black Beat Productions, wanted to provide a platform to discuss ways to help students succeed in our society today. The team of community leaders explored a variety of relevant issues that define student success. These topics included: problems that hinder children of color from being proficient in school, promotion of student success, and assistance in navigating the educational system. Pictured are panelists Dr. Theresa Newsom, Sharon Tunson, Dr. Ron Wynn (AAYLC Founder), Jeff Bryant, and Dr. George Houston
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218/20 (Tues) - Palmer High School Black History Program
Shantelle Nix, Executive Director, was honored to be invited to attend the Black History program at Palmer High School. A big "thank you" goes out to the students for their tribute to black Americans who made an imprint in history, and significant contributions to society. Shantelle also had the opportunity to discuss the upcoming conference.
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2/23/20 (Sun) - 7th Annual Multicultural Black History Program
Several members of AAYLC had the privilege of attending OneBody Ent’s 7th Annual Multicultural Black History Program which was held on February 23rd. It was a pleasure to be among several vendors and 100+ attendees of the event which featured a variety of performances from members of the Greater Colorado Springs community. The entire event was a crowd-pleaser - from the energetic performances by local artists, to the historical enactments by several brave youth, to the grand fashion show finale. We commend OneBody Ent for continuing to build upon the richness of the United States’ Black history.
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AAYLC Student Ambassadors
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The Student Advisory Committee was created to build a network of youth input that influences the conference's program. It provides a valuable youth perspective on issues happening today. These energetic individuals are comprised of students from various schools and age levels. We refer to them as "Student Ambassadors." Our ambassadors now help plan AAYLC's annual conference with unique perspective and ideas that make it more engaging for their peers and other attending students. During meetings, they learn and practice leadership skills, creative thinking, communication, and how to collaborate effectively with each other. Each student reflects their capacity and willingness to step up and advocate for themselves, their schools, and their communities. They are indeed our ambassadors to the future.
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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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Upcoming Events
3/7/20 (Sat) - African American Youth Leadership Conference
Come one, come all to experience motivation with 2020 Vision! We will inspire students to #SeeBeyondNow! 6th - 12th graders should get ready for a full day of learning, new experiences and fun. We feature engaging sessions in Leadership Development, Fine Arts, College Preparation, Entrepreneurship, Black History, S.T.E.A.M., Workforce Readiness, Personal Growth, and more.
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egistration is now closed for students, parents and volunteers.
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4/10/20 (Fri) - Book Summary Lottery
“My alma mater was books, a good library…. I could spend the rest of my life reading, just satisfying my curiosity.” — Malcolm X. We are honored that Gazette Charities has once again made it possible to provide each attending AAYLC student with a book. These selections feature African American authors, stories, and characters. We are also pleased to announce a book summary lottery to students. Two students, in each grade category (6 - 8) and (9 - 12), will be selected to win a $100 Visa gift card.
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You Make a Difference…(We Make It Easy)
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When you shop at Amazon, they donate 0.5% of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the African American Youth Leadership Conference. Why not shop and donate at the same time? Sign up today, it's FREE! Help us support the youth.
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