#500EmpoweringAfricanStories: Ibram X. Kendi
By: Amy Xiang Ibram’s parents came of age in the midst of the Black power movement in New York City, which was at its peak in the late...
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- Oct 16, 2020
- 1 min
October ACLP Update
Welcome ACLP Family, This month we are so excited to welcome you to the Future Scholars Program! Our first session was a hit and we are...
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ACLP
- Oct 9, 2020
- 2 min
#MeettheACLPTeam: Amy Xiang
While attending high school in a relatively small Midwestern town, getting into an elite college wasn’t exactly at the top of Amy’s...
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ACLP
- Oct 9, 2020
- 2 min
Clubs and Extracurriculars in College: Journalism
By: Amy Xiang While some students go into college knowing exactly what they want to study and what clubs they want to join, others need a...
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ACLP
- Oct 9, 2020
- 3 min
#500EmpoweringAfricanStories: Vusi Thembekwayo
By: Amy Xiang Speaker. Rockstar. Venture capitalist. These are the words used to describe Vusi Thembekwayo on his website — and, while...
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ACLP
- Oct 9, 2020
- 2 min
The Fun in Finding Your Interest
By: Steele Parkerson It's October. School has started. You're slowly becoming a Google Classroom pro. Now, clubs and after-school...
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ACLP
- Oct 3, 2020
- 2 min
Dear Freshman - October
Dear Freshman, You did it! Congratulations! All your hard work and dedication paid off, and you are getting ready to embark on a whole...
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ACLP
- Oct 3, 2020
- 3 min
Clubs and Extracurriculars in College: An Overview
One of the most exciting parts of college is joining clubs and organizations — not only do they look good on your resume and help with...
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ACLP
- Sep 8, 2020
- 1 min
ACLP September Update
By: Marissa Kesse Welcome ACLP Fam, As we near the beginning of our FSP sessions, things are ramping up and getting exciting! The team is...
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ACLP
- Sep 4, 2020
- 4 min
Five Things I Learned From my Freshman Year
By: Marissa Kesse Dear Freshmen, It’s your first day on campus! Your parents move you in. You set up your room, and now it’s time for...
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ACLP
- Sep 4, 2020
- 4 min
Meet Angel Wainpa
By: Lauren Davidson Liberian immigrant. Language enthusiast. YouTube personality. Aspiring gynecologist. Call her what you will, but...
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ACLP
- Aug 12, 2020
- 3 min
September Student Advice: To Pick or Not to Pick Classes
By: Steele Parkerson It’s complicated. We know. How are you supposed to know what classes to take as a freshman, when everyone tells you...
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ACLP
- Jul 31, 2020
- 3 min
Join the Future Scholars Program!
Are you a high school student — or a parent of one — in the West Philadelphia area? Are you an African diaspora individual — that is, a...
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ACLP
- Jul 30, 2020
- 2 min
Know your value. Think ahead. Chase your dreams.
By: Steele Parkerson Early mornings. Late nights. Just one more ACT reading section before you're done. Just a few more volunteer hours...
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ACLP
- Jul 30, 2020
- 2 min
Dear Freshman: Know Your Value
Leaders are not born ready to lead, they learn over time. An important part of knowing your value is learning about yourself and your...
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ACLP
- Jul 30, 2020
- 3 min
ACLP August Updates
Welcome ACLP Family, My name’s Marissa Kesse and I am the program director of the African Community Learning Program. But, first and...
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ACLP
- Jul 30, 2020
- 3 min
#MeettheACLPTeam: Aminata Sy
By: Amy Xiang Education was not something that came easily to African Community Learning Program (ACLP) Founder and President Aminata Sy....
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ACLP
- Jul 30, 2020
- 2 min
#MeettheACLPTeam: Andie Pinga
By: Amy Xiang ACLP Fundraising Manager Andie Pinga has lived all over the world, but one thing each place has in common is a sense of...
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ACLP
- Jul 30, 2020
- 2 min
#MeettheACLPTeam: Marissa Kesse
By: Amy Xiang If there is anyone who’s comfortable taking the road less traveled, it’s ACLP Program Director Marissa Kesse. As a...
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ACLP
- Jul 30, 2020
- 2 min
#MeettheACLPTeam: Naphekie Taloute
By: Amy Xiang While ACLP Operations Manager Naphekie Taloute currently lives on Long Island, New York with her mother and two sisters,...
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