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BLACK TEEN GIRLS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AT PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
New York, NY -- Comradery, a safe haven to share, celebrity speakers, and Black girl empowerment are the reasons why each year hundreds of young minority girls vie for one of 50 spots in the At the Well Young Women's Leadership Academy.
The summer enrichment program for 10th and 11th grade minority girls is in its ninth straight year on the campus. A Weekend Intensive mini program is held for students in the eighth and ninth grade on the campus of Princeton University. Planned speakers returning for 2019 include Program Chair actress Nicole Ari Parker, scholar Julianne Malveaux, motivational speaker Brandi Harvey, 2016 DNC Chief Leah Daughtry, physician Michele Reed, and plus-size super model Liris Crosse.
The Academy focuses on developing strong leaders through academic, social and career components. Girls participate in small group projects that build lasting bonds. While living in the campus dorm rooms, there are ample opportunities to create meaningful relationships. The curriculum includes critical reading, essay writing, and leadership workshops. The Academy offers a safe place for students to share the challenges of daily personal and school life.
