By Tippa C., Current AALEAD Mentor Photos Courtesy of Tippa C., Current AALEAD Mentor Every January, the Asian American LEAD (AALEAD) Mentoring Program celebrates National Mentoring Month. National Mentoring Month is not only a time for us to honor all of our mentors and how incredible they are, but also a time for them to […]
Learn MoreBy Shobana Modur, DC Middle and High School Program Coordinator Photos courtesy of AALEAD staff Last Wednesday evening, a couple of DC AALEAD students and staff were invited to attend a special screening of the upcoming television series, “Fresh off the Boat” at the Newseum. It is the first Asian-American sitcom in 20 years! Based […]
Learn MoreBy Ari Pak, MD High School Program Coordinator Photos Courtesy of Keo Xiong, MD Middle School Program Coordinator Martin Luther King Jr. posited that “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” On Tuesday, January 20th, twenty three AALEADers answered that question at the Capital Area Food Bank, in honor […]
Learn MoreBy Madeline Sumida, DC Elementary School Program Site Coordinator & Teacher Photos Courtesy of Madeline Sumida The Bancroft AALEAD classes got off to a great start with the New Year, demonstrating leadership and compassion with their community service. The kindergarten through fifth grade students donated 24 pounds of food to the Capital Area Food Bank […]
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