HIGHER LEARNING

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Saturday – 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

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Mission:

To educate and support youth of color in owning their collective power and stepping into being the next great change makers.

Why:

Our youth operate daily in a system where their voices and lives are undervalued. They are inundated with unwarranted blatant oppression, life-threatening situations, micro aggressions, and racism due to the skin they were born in. Our philosophy is that youth of color need accessible, safe, nonjudgmental environments where they can support each other in discovering who they are, what they are capable of, and how they want to live in the world. We create an identity safe space by providing mentors of color who understand the societal and systemic barriers they face daily.

About Us:

Our program is for youth of color from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Our curriculum is rooted in social justice, mentorship, and community building. All programs are geared towards participants healing from the racism and oppression embedded in the society in which they live, play, and learn. Our youth gain critical life skills, knowledge, and strategies necessary to become the next great change-makers in this world.

Striving for and maintaining union amongst our community.

Working towards defining and creating ourselves as well as speaking for ourselves.

Collectively working towards building and developing our community.