By Liana Shivers, VA Programs Manager Photos & Media courtesy of AALEAD Staff “They are too scared…” “They don’t have the opportunity…” “Maybe they don’t know they need help?” The end of April is here and as we gear up for summer programs starting in June, we’re also wrapping up spring programs and final projects […]
Learn MoreBy Bang Co, DC Programs Manager Photos & Media courtesy of Bang Hello, ä˝ ĺĄ˝, and xin chĂ o! My name is Bang Co (he/him) and I am honored to join the AALEAD Team as the new DC Programs Manager. As the oldest child of immigrant parents and as a first-generation Chinese-Vietnamese American, I am a proud […]
Learn MoreBy Rochielle Canare, MD Middle School Program Coordinator Photos & Media courtesy of AALEAD Staff and Youth As our country continues to grapple with anti-Asian racism, youth are speaking up and stepping out to lead change. From op-eds to AALEAD after-school programs, youth are demanding to address anti-Asian violence and are expressing a desire to […]
Learn MoreBy Kathy Jiang, VA HS Program Coordinator Photos Courtesy of AALEAD Staff As May approaches, APAHM (Asian Pacific American History Month) will be upon us soon! Before then, though––now and all times of the year––our community is always seeking to explore, uplift, and celebrate our APA identity and heritage in various ways. Last month, VA […]
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