Our Mission

Our mission is to provide culturally competent educational and arts-based programs and services that build culturally aware, self-reliant youth leaders and communities. To fulfill this mission, we develop and support educational and arts-based initiatives.

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Our Impact

Individuals are transformed through our work and programs. These individuals, in turn, transform their communities.

In Numbers

We evaluate students in each class to determine their level of understanding and their progress. We consider 50% or more of our students with the ability to exhibit a Knowledge of Self to be successful. We count assessment values 3, 4, and 5 as successful. Check out our 2021-2022 results.

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Beginning of Program

Chart shows students' Knowledge of Self competency at the beginning of program.

End of Program

Chart shows students' Knowledge of Self competency at the end of program.

85%

of students complete a social advocacy project or performance in each program

300+

youth engaged through more than 5 workshops & curriculum-based programs each year

75%

discovered a new interest to persue

Our Initiatives

Apply African-centered practices as problem-solving tools to transform thought and behavior

Develop and deliver evidence-based programming to support the development of knowledge of self (basic understanding of self from a cultural, historical, familial, communal, and social perspective) in Black and Brown communities

Amplify youth voices through engagement in arts and culture demonstrations

Organize culturally-affirming community events and activities for all ages

Partner with organizations that align with our mission and values to further our work and achieve our vision