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.
All Meetings will Use Google Meet Code GGAAYLS.
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.
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:
Create spaces for AA young ladies to belong, be safe to grow, learn and feel like the amazing creations they are.
| Date & Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 13, 3:15 – 4:00 PM | First girls’ meeting-Introductions/Fun/Focus |
| Wed, Jan 20, 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Initial Assessment/Review |
| Wed, Jan 27, 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Self-Exploration |
| Wed, Feb 3, 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Issues to Action |
| Wed, Feb 10, 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Issues to Action-Preparing for Global Conference |
| Wed, Feb 17, 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Communication/Relationships |
| Wed, Feb 24, 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Preparing for Global Conference |
| Wed, Mar 3, 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Self-Exploration-Career Portfolio |
| Wed, Mar 10, 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Issues to Action Project Planning |
| Wed, Mar 17, 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Self-Exploration-Career Portfolio |
| Wed, Mar 24, 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Issues to Action-Presentations Prep/Worthy of Love & Respect |
| Wed, Apr 7, 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Presentations-Prep/Presentations |
| Wed, Apr 14, 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Issues to Action-Presentations Prep/Fashion Show |
| Wed, Apr 21, 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Issues to Action-Presentations Prep/Fashion Show |
| Wed, Apr 28, 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Feedback for awards planning |
| Wed, May 5, 3:15 – 4:00 PM | Post- Feedback/Review/Slideshow/Awards |