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GIRLS Amistad Leadership Academy (GALA) coming to Stamford!


  • Adult Education Building 175 Atlantic Street Stamford, CT (map)

Then, join us for Discovering Amistad’s 2024 GIRLS Amistad Leadership Academy! (GALA)

GALA is a 30-hour gender specific leadership program that is designed to explore and expand leadership development in girls.

Weʼre calling on BIPOC HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS in the Stamford community!

Weʼre offering you interactive and inspiring social justice, community activism and leadership training.

April 27 and May 4 | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Adult Education Building
(Stamford Old Town Hall)
175 Atlantic Street, Stamford CT

Breakfast and Lunch included

Youth Symposium and Art Showcase

Thursday, May 16 | 4-6:00 pm
Connecticutʼs Old State House
Hartford, CT

GALA’s program includes:

• Interactive and informative tours aboard the Amistad Freedom Schooner
• In-person/virtual leadership workshops and activities specifically designed for the empowerment of girls
• Peer-led team building activities
• Interfacing with community leaders

We’ll explore:

• The history and relevance of the Amistad Uprising of 1839
• The impact and tools of non-violent activism
• Issues of identity, oppression, privilege and equality
• How to build your leadership and teamwork skills
• Where and how young leaders like you can lead us through uncertain
and challenging times

– Workshops and discussions about how to lead and affect
positive change in your communities.

– Instructor-led participation with your peers in a collaborative
community service project focused on achieving social justice.

Upon completion:

• Participation will fulfill mastery-based learning credit
• All participants will receive college recommendation letters

For more information, contact info@DiscoveringAmistad.org


Later Event: April 29
Beecher School visits the Amistad