Literacy for Freedom Mentorship Group (Grades 7th-12th) Accepting Applications!
Dates of operation: October 2021- June 2022
The Literacy for Freedom Mentorship Group is designed to support African American males socially and academically, using critical and media literacy as strategies in collaborative settings that help to strengthen identity and to build a knowledge base that will help combat systemic racism.
Example Group Topics
Hip Hop Culture
Combating Microaggressions
Navigating systemic racism
Black History
Identity as African American males in America
Academic Goal Setting
Mental Health
Group Expectations
Attend whole group meetings once per month on Saturdays from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM at The Depot Coffee House in Hopkins, MN. (Group meetings subject to change based on COVID-19)
Discuss short/long term academic goals/post-secondary options
Participate in group discussions on various topics
Read books independently to acquire more knowledge and improve literacy skills
Track books completed
Book talks
Aim for proficiency or better on all academic work
3.0 GPA
Stay on track for high school graduation
Frequent credit checks
Complete all graduation requirements
Commitment to striving for excellence in/out of the classroom
Community service
Social gatherings (TBD due to COVID)
College Tours
If you are interested in your scholar participating, please fill out the form below and click submit. The group will be capped at 10 scholars where you will be notified if we have reached capacity.