A historical moment for #YBLA! We're grateful for this opportunity from VP @KamalaHarris & Second Gentleman @DouglasEmhoff.
Thank you for inviting YBLA Ambassador Chavous Langhorn to have a seat at a table of young Black emerging #leaders. #WeBuildLeaders
@CharMeckSchools Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill shared her personal connection with #YBLA & how we build leaders.
We're recruiting our next cohort of Black student leaders in #Charlotte. Go to https://t.co/lZR83ljuNs to apply for our Jr. Ambassador program today!
Grantee Spotlight: @YBLALeadership
YBLA educates & develops young Black leaders to positively impact their community & beyond. Supporting young people become college- and career-ready through leadership training, service, and education.
Visit: https://t.co/VjKJp0ha8A
“We are proud to have had the opportunity to assist @YBLALeadership in receiving this deserved funding so that even more Black youth can become YBLA Ambassadors in Charlotte.” - Hornets Sports & Entertainment President & Vice Chairman Fred Whitfield
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Congratulations to the @NBAFoundation Grant Recipients!
@ceoworks@We_GotUsNow@YBLALeadership
These outstanding Charlotte organizations are committed to driving economic empowerment for black youth across the country.
The best news! 👉🏻 @YBLALeadership is an @NBAFoundation grant recipient!!!
YBLA is an incredible org, creating positive impact in CLT & beyond. If you don’t know, check them out! 🫶🏻
EXCITING NEWS! The @NBAFoundation announced that #YBLA is one of 40 nonprofits receiving part of their $13.5M grant to help "drive economic opportunities and empowerment in the Black community".
Read more at https://t.co/GenaMLlWPb!
#YBLA | #WeBuildLeaders
Leaders for grantee @YBLALeadership recently took a behind-the-scenes tour of the @spectrumcenter, had lunch and a panel discussion with members of the ERG "Black Flight" and attended a news conference featuring @hornets guard LaMelo Ball and GM Mitch Kupchack. 🏀 🐝
Last Friday, a group of Sr. Ambassadors & Leadership Inside-Out YLeaders visited the campus of @UNC Chapel Hill! They received a campus tour, spoke with the admissions staff about scholarship opportunities, and had a Q&A with current #UNC students!
#YBLA | #WeBuildLeaders
This week, our leaders got a behind-the-scenes tour of the @SpectrumCenter, had lunch and a panel discussion with the ERG "Black Flight,” and attended a press conference for PG LaMelo Ball and GM Mitch Kupchack! 🏀🐝
Thank you, @Hornets for hosting us!
#YBLA | #WeBuildLeaders
Only a few more weeks until applications open for new Jr. Ambassadors 👏🏾 Set your reminders, spread the word, and stay tuned for more information! #WeBuildLeaders
Here’s a snippet of what our Black Talent Pipeline leaders had to say about their service abroad trip in Belize!
For the inspiring full video, check out our Impact Report at https://t.co/f2tevHWuK7
#YBLA | #WeBuildLeaders
Mark Your Calendars 📌
Applications for our Atlanta Jr. Ambassador program open up in exactly ONE MONTH (8/14)! Stay tuned for updates!
#YBLA | #WeBuildLeaders
Our young leaders have impacted over 𝟯,𝟬𝟬𝟬 people this quarter and served communities around the globe! Their passion for service is unmatched!
See our latest 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 here ⤵️ https://t.co/f2tevHWuK7
#YBLA | #WeBuildLeaders
𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 ✔️
Our final group of Jr. Ambassadors have returned home from their service abroad trip in #Belize. The Ambassadors distributed shoes, served the unsheltered, and aided in the renewal of a local school!
#YBLA | #WeBuildLeaders
𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲 😄
Yesterday, our Ambassadors distributed shoes to the community and completed day one of a school renewal project in Belize!
#YBLA | #WeBuildLeaders