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Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
African American culture and history celebrated at CNM summit
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The African American Youth Empowerment Summit (AAYES), hosted at CNM's College and Career High School, celebrated African American culture and history on Saturday. It was also a chance for dozens of high school students to network. No matter what their background, all APS students were welcome to the celebration. The goal of the event was to help students foster a sense of community that they can lean on and learn from. House Dem's nearly $11 billion budget focuses on housing, public safety and education 'Today, I hope that the students take away and learn that everybody is accepted, everybody has the right to speak, everyone has great ideas, and I hope that everybody takes away that they are important, and if they want to do what they want to do in the future, then to go for it,' says student Jeremiah Mabane. Several students showcased their own presentations in front of the crowd. Organizers hope participants will gain a new understanding and appreciation for African American heritage. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
APS holding African American Youth Empowerment Summit on Saturday
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Public Schools is hoping to help empower African American students this weekend. APS said the African American Youth Empowerment Summit will be held this Saturday. It is a celebration of culture that allows high school students to learn and network. 2 high school students receive Navajo Nation Bilingual Seal of Proficiency Presentations at the event will focus on African American heritage, fostering a sense of cultural pride and identity, and will also teach students leadership skills like how to connect with peers and build community understanding. All students, no matter their race, ethnicity, or background, are invited to attend. The workshop will run this Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the College and Career High School on Central New Mexico Community College's main campus. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
