By: Kaeli Patchen, DC Middle School Program Coordinator As the month of May comes to a close, so does Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This month was a great time for DC’s Middle School youth to reflect, celebrate, and even lead programs connected to the AAPI community. On Thursday, May 20th, DC had the opportunity […]
Learn MoreBy Hannah Casey, VA Middle School Program Coordinator Photo courtesy of Ari Pak Something is emerging from an underground slumber this summer, and I’m not talking about Brood X. After a several-summer hiatus, AALEAD Virginia is excited to be bringing summer programs back this July! Following the words of Hannah Montana, AALEAD VA’s summer programs […]
Learn MoreConverging our power, resources, and knowledge to forge a stronger commUNITY of AAPI youth Enrollment for AALEAD’s 2021 summer programs is open for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia youth! We invite all youth from rising 6th graders through graduating 12th graders to apply today! Summer 2021 will be HYBRID with in-person and virtual activities! See below […]
Learn MoreBy Natie Hara, DC High School Program Coordinator Photos Courtesy of AALEAD Staff and Youth AALEAD has supported young people in the DMV region for over 20 years and on Monday, April 26th, three past AALEAD youth paid it forward, each bringing their unique perspectives to our AALEAD Alumni Panel. Coming from the Maryland and […]
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