On April 16th, YA and JYA members gathered after the Junior Youth Action session to sing Happy Birthday to Bobby Hill and Hyatt Sabree who both turned ten years old. We hope they had a wonderful birthday!
YA and JYA celebrates Bobby's and Hyatt's Birthday
Lauryn Crawford-Griggs Graduates from Albright College
Longtime member Lauryn Crawford Griggs will graduate from Albright College in Albrightsville, PA this Sunday, May 22nd, 2011. Crawford-Griggs, majored in psychology at Albright and once served as the team’s Director of Recruitment. Congratulations Lauryn! http://www.albright.edu/news/releases/may/commencement.html
Tavis Smiley Foundation Leadership Institute 2011: Register Now
The Tavis Smiley Foundation is accepting applicants for this year’s 2011 Leadership Institute scheduled for July 21-25 on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles. Middle and high school students, ages 13-18, are eligible to apply. Students will be selected based on their application which includes an essay, recommendation letter
Election Day: Vote May 17th
Youth Action would like to encourage everyone to allow their voices to be heard and vote on Tuesday, May 17th. Prove the political pundits wrong. See article below. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/20110517_Signs_point_to_low_turnout_in_city_and_suburban_elections.html