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You
can help young African Americans celebrate their heritage
and become dynamic leaders.
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Institute
for African American Leadership
PO Box 17602
Boulder CO 80308
303.661.0139
Malaika Pettigrew, Executive Director |
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These
words, spoken by a young black woman just graduating from high
school, point to the pain of isolation in our community, where
fewer than one percent of people are of African descent.
The Institute for African American Leadership helps diminish
that isolation and creates a safe haven for local black youths
ages 10 to 18. It provides a place where they can connect with
others who share their experience. Where they learn about their
cultural heritage. Where they find role models and mentors committed
to promoting academic excellence, strengthening black youths'
cultural identity, and developing young African Americans' leadership
skills.
The IAAL fosters unity and strength within the African American
community. It links generations. Bimonthly meetings and workshops
often feature African American adults sharing their professions,
skills, and resources. Sometimes the agenda includes artists'
demonstrations or trips to local dance and theater performances.
Spring Break brings the opportunity for a national tour of black
colleges.
As our county's African American youths pull together to learn
and offer each other support, they're also reaching out into
the broader community. Participating in service projects. Spending
hours and hours perfecting their annual Kwanzaa performance.
Heightening sensitivity to multiracial issues through open forums.
And working with the schools so that our community will embrace
rather than shy away from multiracial issues.
The IAAL is all about building community . . . in more ways
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