Day 1: Samantha Paige Davis is the Founder & Executive Director of @blackswanacademy an organization that focuses on making youth (middle & high schoolers) active civic leaders in their communities. #BlackSwanAcademy operates in #Southeast #DC with an engaging #afterschool program for #DCyouth by creating a service learning environment. They #create service projects to serve the communities they live in to see actual change in their communities. They recently held a winter clothing drive with @socksmovement and are currently having an "I Have Black Pride" writing contest (submissions close March 2nd), that gives #scholars an opportunity to win $500 and be showcased at a culminating event! BSA also researches policy trends & legislation that directly helps African American families. Looking to volunteer with youth? They're always looking for volunteers for their after school program! Did we mention they have an annual Youth Civic Leadership Summit? This summit is a half day experience for youth to feel empowered in their Black identities. They hear from local leaders, explore numerous career paths, advocate for change in their communities and more! Learn more about @blackswanacademy by visiting their website blackswanacademy.org. . . . . . #civiceducation #civicleadership #nonprofit #youthleadership #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth #donate #buyblack #blackwomanowned #training #service #community #love #Soufsidecreative #middleschool #highschool #HUBuysBlack #BuyBlackHistoryMonth #OurBlackBook (at Southeast, Washington, D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8F8HL1AQ_O/?igshid=1ukctfro8lbk9