African American Young Ladies Summit

Posted January 12, 2021

Please join us for the first meeting of Hamilton’s African American Young Ladies Summit (AAYLS) this Wednesday, January 13 at 3:15 PM.

Meeting Information

All Meetings will Use Google Meet Code GGAAYLS.

What is AAYLS?

History

African American Young Ladies’ Summit (AAYLS) consists of young ladies from 6th grade through college. The program started with 9th-12th grades and has expanded due to the demand of students and the community. Each gathering provides culturally responsive support in a trauma-informed/sensitive environment enriching the educational, social, intellectual and interpersonal opportunities for African American young ladies.

Mission

AA young ladies receive guidance and expertise from a community of caring adults who help mentor, chaperone, and encourage them to form positive relationships with peers and adults. Activities within the summit are trauma-informed/sensitive and align community resources with school-related activities within developmentally appropriate programming. We focus on building a network of positive support to combat the systemic barriers encountered by African American students.

The African American Young Ladies’ Summit Program is a holistic village practice that values,empowers, and equips young women with the tools they will need for a lifelong journey of personal success and achievement.Engagement of young African American women in AAYLS affirms:

  • Leadership, Self-worth & Confidence
  • Belonging & Connectedness
  • Community Engagement
  • Afro-beauty (Beauty and Fashion)
  • Overcoming racial barriers in society in school and life
Vision

Create spaces for AA young ladies to belong, be safe to grow, learn and feel like the amazing creations they are.

Meeting Schedule

Date & TimeActivity
Wed, Jan 13, 3:15 – 4:00 PMFirst girls’ meeting-Introductions/Fun/Focus 
Wed, Jan 20, 3:15 – 4:00 PMInitial Assessment/Review 
Wed, Jan 27, 3:15 – 4:00 PMSelf-Exploration 
Wed, Feb 3, 3:15 – 4:00 PMIssues to Action 
Wed, Feb 10, 3:15 – 4:00 PMIssues to Action-Preparing for Global Conference 
Wed, Feb 17, 3:15 – 4:00 PMCommunication/Relationships 
Wed, Feb 24, 3:15 – 4:00 PMPreparing for Global Conference 
Wed, Mar 3, 3:15 – 4:00 PMSelf-Exploration-Career Portfolio 
Wed, Mar 10, 3:15 – 4:00 PMIssues to Action Project Planning 
Wed, Mar 17, 3:15 – 4:00 PMSelf-Exploration-Career Portfolio 
Wed, Mar 24, 3:15 – 4:00 PMIssues to Action-Presentations Prep/Worthy of Love & Respect 
Wed, Apr 7, 3:15 – 4:00 PMPresentations-Prep/Presentations 
Wed, Apr 14, 3:15 – 4:00 PMIssues to Action-Presentations Prep/Fashion Show
Wed, Apr 21, 3:15 – 4:00 PMIssues to Action-Presentations Prep/Fashion Show
Wed, Apr 28, 3:15 – 4:00 PMFeedback for awards planning 
Wed, May 5, 3:15 – 4:00 PMPost- Feedback/Review/Slideshow/Awards