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IHADLA Alumna Jazmyn Davis: “My Family and My Community Are My Main Motivators in Life”
Jazmyn Davis was born and raised in Inglewood, California and was in the first grade at Daniel Freeman Elementary School when IHADLA first became part of her life. As a first-generation college student, Jazmyn is proud to share that “I attended the #1 HBCU, Spelman College and recently completed my undergraduate degree majoring in Economics […]
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IHADLA Junior Board Hosts Diversity in the Workplace Event for College Dreamer Scholars
The “I Have a Dream” Foundation—Los Angeles (IHADLA), in partnership with our Junior Board, recently hosted a Diversity in the Workplace event for our College level Dreamer Scholars. This was an hour-long virtual event that featured a panel of five professionals in a variety of industries who participated in an open discussion about how […]
Read MoreWatts IHADLA Dreamer Scholars Go On A College Prep Trip to Cal State Fullerton (CSUF)
Early exposure to college campuses is a key part of the “I Have A Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles (IHADLA) program. This early exposure allows our students (whom we call our “Dreamer scholars”) to familiarize themselves with the opportunities and services offered on college campuses and to begin seeing college as a real possibility for […]
Read MoreIHADLA Partners with CollegePath LA to Provide Personal Statement Help at College Prep Workshops
One of the college application sections that often makes students stress and fret is the personal statement section. For many students, the personal statement combines the stress of writing with the stress of communicating one’s life story in a limited space. The task of writing the statement can feel overwhelming, so “I Have A Dream” […]
Read MoreWatts IHADLA Dreamer scholars Attend College Prep Workshops Hosted by Cash for College
The “I Have A Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles (IHADLA) believes it’s never too early to begin preparing for college. The road to college graduation is long and difficult, especially for first-generation students and students from low-income neighborhoods. Therefore, we strive to begin college prep early for our students (whom we call our “Dreamer scholars”) […]
Read MoreIHADLA Hosts Transition to College Workshops to Promote Parent Engagement
The “I Have A Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles seeks to empower and educate entire communities with its programs. While we primarily work directly with our students (whom we call “Dreamer scholars”), we also strive to involve Dreamer scholar parents and families in their children’s education whenever possible. One important period during which parent engagement […]
Read MoreIHADLA Hosts National Dream UP University Prep Program at LMU
During the week of July 11th, the “I Have A Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles (IHADLA) proudly hosted the 15th annual “I Have A Dream” Foundation “Dream UP” (University Prep) Program at LMU (Loyola Marymount University). Over 100 students (“Dreamer scholars”) from 8 states participated in the college immersion program this year, which offered a […]
Read MoreInglewood Summer Program: College Prep Activities and Dream Speaker Lisa Nwoye
This past June, our Inglewood “I Have A Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles Dreamers, who will be rising 11th and 12th graders this coming school year, participated in a three-week College Readiness Summer Program at Los Angeles Southwest College, where they had the opportunity to participate in workshops, lectures, discussions, and Q&A panels that prepared […]
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