By Shobana Modur, DC Middle and High School Program Coordinator Photos courtesy of AALEAD Staff On Saturday, January 31st, the DC, MD, and VA High School AALEADers visited the University of Maryland-College Park, hosted by the Filipino Cultural Association (FCA). After a couple of warm-ups and introductory games, we took a tour of the beautiful […]
Learn MoreBy Ari Pak, MD High School Program Coordinator Photos Courtesy of Ari Pak The MD High School Youth Council is in full swing for 2015! After an intensive selection process, nine AALEADers earned a place in the Youth Council. The MD High School Youth Council has many roles, the largest of which is to plan […]
Learn MoreBy Antwoine Johnson, MD Middle School Program Coordinator Photos Courtesy of AALEAD Youth Over the past couple of weeks, AALEAD youth at Newport Mill Middle School and Loiederman Middle School have been exploring mental health. One part of mental health is self-awareness, being conscious of your thoughts, beliefs, and values and how they shape you […]
Learn MoreBy Tina Ngo, AALEAD Staff Photos Courtesy of Angela B., CSF-DC Every January, Asian American LEAD (AALEAD) celebrates National Mentoring Month in honor of our committed mentors and the positive impact that they have on our youth. Last week, we held our second annual Mentor Appreciation Month Celebration at the Verizon Center Dewar’s 12 Coaches […]
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