“Lasting Legacy,” means leaving a community better than it is found through one’s own actions. In the wake of the horrific crimes committed against the black community nationwide, AASuccess is organizing service projects dedicated to raising awareness for racial equality in our communities. Students and mentors will work together to brainstorm creative projects that are designed to combat racial inequality, whether that be through social media campaigns or educational forums. We want to execute ideas that stretch beyond donations and help bridge the gap between minorities at our own capacities.
- Key Member: This project is organized by Board Member, Wendy Yuan.
- Goal: (1) To raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement, while also learning how to combat systemic racism in our communities and (2) To instill a sense of duty and activism among our younger members by giving our students the guidance, platform, and support to stand up for what they believe in.
- How: All students and mentors of AASuccess have been split up into four groups to brainstorm a creative project idea that will help raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement.
- Result-To-Date: Currently, all four groups have submitted their project proposals and have transitioned into the planning phase for their Lasting Legacy projects.
- Group 1’s project: Heath Fair to provide free basic health services such as blood test, HIV testing, and hepatitis screenings in order to support the Black Lives Matter movement and strengthen the bond within sectors of the BIPOC community.
- Provide complimentary basic health services to underserved communities, low-income families, and those who do not have health insurance. We hope to bring awareness to health disparities affecting minorities, specifically the black community.
- Group 2’s project: Collaboration with Little Lights Urban Ministries
- Our team of mentors and mentees would reach out to this organization for a potential collaboration/partnership (preferably in mentoring) during this summer 2020.
- Provide support to Little Lights Urban Ministries to further their mission in building a community of racial and class reconciliation via academic support and character development.
- Group 3’s project: Create infographic to bridge knowledge gaps about racial issues
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- Collect information and create graphics to increase knowledge on the BLM related matters. We will focus on showcasing youth-led movements and possible solutions in education.
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- Group 4’s project: Book Club and Art Gallery
- Create a newspaper portfolio that contains different pieces of art that express our feelings for the BLM movement. After reading a book that highlights the importance of the dismantling of systemic racism, we will be able to display our understanding through different mediums.
