We were birthed by a Black race scholar activist as a sacred space for BIPoC youth and professionals to reclaim academic, career, and civic spaces. Programs offered: Civic course models at the middle and high school level Paid internships and fellowships Social Sciences and Policy Institute Y Incubator for work-based learning Young Men of Color (YMOC) Summer of Activism Young Women of Color (YWOC) Summer of Activism Youth Councils
External link for Young Aspiring Americans for Social and Political Activism (YAASPA)
1635 Paris St
Aurora, Colorado 80010, US
We are excited to ease out of the year with joy at our Tacky Sweater and Karaoke Holiday Party December 20th at our ABC Community Hub at Paris Elementary 6 to 9pm. We will have: Chair massages Acupuncture Body butters Tea and cocao Dinner and more RSVP and see you there! https://lnkd.in/eviqnN4G
Way to go Stacey!!!
Program Manager @ Children's Hospital Colorado | Leading Youth Mental Health Initiatives
The Youth Council on Mental Health had the honor of presenting a panel discussion at the Midwest Child Life Association Conference held at Children's Hospital Colorado! Thank you Alankrita Kumar, Stacey A., Hunter H, and Riley Widner! You’re passion and dedication to improving youth mental health radiated through this important discussion! Thank you to MWCLA and CHCO for having us!
Our Ballot Mixer was a success 🙌🏾 Thank you to all who came to talk politics on a Friday night! Thank you to all who contributed to the civic literacy and wisdom shared! ACLU Colorado APS mill and bond Aurora NAACP CCSD mill and bond Colorado Civic Engagement Roundtable Coloradoans for Reproductive Freedom Colorado Fiscal Institute Congressman Jason Crow Great Education Colorado Just Vote Colorado Healing Denver Soul to Soul Sisters The Women's Foundation Last day until election day! Vote! Vote! Vote!
Thank you Colorado Public Radio and Denver7 for featuring the work of the ABC Collective in Real Talk! Excited for what's to come of the rebirth of the ABC Community Hub at Paris Elementary. The Apprentice Of Peace Youth Organization https://lnkd.in/gvSjCpwq
We are excited to in collaboration and partnership with CO Youth for a Change! Thank you for stewarding this space:)
I’m so grateful to be in Aspen again with the Aspen Institute and partners from Young Aspiring Americans for Social and Political Activism (YAASPA), Colorado Youth for a Change, and Mile High Youth Corps. Carving out time to connect and reimagine opportunities and pathways for young people has been amazing!
Thank you Denver7 (KMGH-TV) and Wanya Reese for highlighting the transformative community restoration efforts led by the ABC Collective at Paris elementary. This space, once a closed school, is now being revitalized into a vibrant community hub, offering diverse programs and services for youth, adults, and the wider community. Each organization with in the ABC Collective brings something unique to meet the needs of our community. We invite everyone to support us in any way possible, as we work together to turn Paris elementary into the space we all envision for a brighter future! The Apprentice Of Peace Youth Organization Daniel Sampson https://lnkd.in/gHHEaFHE