education
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 Hosts 2021 Dream Big STEAM Event Virtually Over Two Days
Each year, IHADLA partners with a community or private organization to host our Dreamer Scholars to a “Dream Big” STEAM-focused event. The event includes interactive workshops in technology, engineering, science, math, and the arts, to expose our students and ignite their enthusiasm for STEAM programs and careers. This year’s IHADLA Dream Big STEAM event was […]
Read MoreTechStyle Fashion Group Hosts STEAM Education Event for IHADLA Dreamer scholars
A key focus of the “I Have A Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles (IHADLA) program is STEAM education. The STEAM field combines STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) with art and design, and STEAM skills have become critically important for students to learn as workplaces become increasingly reliant on technology and software. Through enrichment trips, […]
Read MoreIHADLA Dreamers Participate in Hygiene Activity Workshops and Receive Hygiene Kits Generously Donated by Cedars-Sinai
In addition to academic support, a key component of the “I Have A Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles (IHADLA) whole-child program is health and hygiene education. We strive to ensure our students (whom we call our “Dreamers”) know the importance of good health and hygiene practices, especially our younger Dreamers. With good health practices, our […]
Read MoreWatts IHADLA Dreamer scholars Learn STEM Concepts with Thermochromic Slime
The “I Have A Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles (IHADLA) strives to inspire excitement for learning in our students (whom we call “Dreamer scholars”). Due to the ever-growing importance of STEM careers, we especially try to foster excitement for STEM topics through fun science-based projects and activities. Recently, the Watts Dreamer scholars had the opportunity […]
Read MoreRegina King Acknowledges Los Angeles Education Charity IHADLA
Thank you so much Regina King for your acknowledgement of the work education charity “I Have a Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles (IHADLA) does to support underprivileged youth in our Los Angeles program communities of Boyle Heights, Watts and Inglewood. “Being an L.A. girl and knowing how hard it is, especially for kids in public […]
Read MoreLGBT Pride Month and AntiBullying
June is nationally recognized as LGBT Pride Month. This is a cause of great importance to I Have a Dream Foundation – Los Angeles. We strongly support diversity and anti-bullying education and provide support for our students. June 2016 will sadly be known for years to come for the Pulse Night Club mass shooting in […]
Read MoreGeffen Playhouse Social
The Foundation invited a few board members and their friends out for a small social event at the Geffen Playhouse. Attendees watched the play “Stage Kiss” and socialized after the show by enjoying cocktails and small hors d’oeuvres, all the while learning about IHADLA’s impact on the students it serves, our Dreamers, as well as […]
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