Thirty-three years ago this week, Vincent Chin was killed in a hate crime in Detroit. Last week, Clementa Pinckney, Tywanza Sanders, Cynthia Hurd, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, Myra Thompson, Ethel Lee Lance, Daniel Simmons, DePayne Middleton-Doctor, and Susie Jackson were killed in a hate crime in Charleston. There are thousands more we could name who have died […]
Learn MoreBy Ari Pak, MD High School Program Coordinator Photos Courtesy of Chelsea Iorlano, Development & Communications Associate Summer break means six weeks of engaging and fun summer programs for MD AALEADers! Before MD summer programs started, high school youth applied for the position of High School Leader (HS Leader) to serve in the MD summer […]
Learn MoreIt is hard to believe that after nearly 6 years, my time with AALEAD has drawn to a close as my husband and I are moving to North Carolina for his work. There are no words to capture what an impactful experience it has been and how grateful I am to have been a part […]
Learn MoreBy Madeline Sumida, Elementary Program Teacher & Site Coordinator Photos Courtesy of Madeline Sumida As the year comes to a close, the Bancroft AALEADers are taking time to celebrate, reflect upon what they’ve experienced, and express anxieties and hopes for the future. Both classes have explored the theme of super powers and using fantasy to […]
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