African Community Education

Thank you to Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) for hosting us! Our team had the honor of hosting a table at QCC's Black-Owned Business Pop-up! We met so many talented and awesome people. We also loved the opportunity to share more about ACE, recruit volunteers, and sell goods from our new merch store! Check out our merch store! https://lnkd.in/e-DYFqtR

Thank you to Central One Federal Credit Union! We are so grateful for your support in ACE! In addition to their multi-year commitment, Central One Federal Credit Union continues to partner with the ACE community to advance financial literacy initiatives. ?? #supportcommunity

Courage to Dream ?? Kaska Yawo, ACE's Executive Director and Co-Founder, stood as one of the recipients of an award from the Courage to Dream: Kingdom Voice & Music's 3rd Annual Black History Month Celebration. The event highlighted the resilience and contributions of Black and Brown immigrants. The award highlighted individuals like Kaska for their unwavering advocacy for migrants and commitment to unity. Thank you to all who shared their stories and talents that night!

Let's support Mahad's future! Mahad's graduation from high school will represent another chapter for his family: the first to graduate high school. He is also the first to go on to college! Mahad is an outgoing athlete who plays for the varsity soccer team and ACE soccer team, runs cross country, and participates in indoor and outdoor track. He also plays basketball for fun! This year, ACE will cheer on eight students graduating from high school! ?? All eight plan to continue their education, whether through college or trade school. We want to raise $500 for each student to support their goals and families. Your support will help Mahad pay for college books and tuition! Please share and/or donate ?? https://lnkd.in/eYD9pB9r

Come visit ACE at Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) on Feb 27th! Stop by the QCC Harrington Learning Center on February 27th from 10am to 2pm to support the ACE and our new Merch Store as well as many other amazing Black-Owned organizations! ??

"I have always wanted to be a nurse because I want to give back to the communities from my country and around the world." When Koubra was younger, she met traveling nurses. Their work inspired Koubra to want to help people in need. Now, Koubra plans to go to college and study nursing! Koubra is a well-known role model at ACE, and we are so lucky to have her as part of the ACE community. Let's support her future! This year, ACE will cheer on eight students graduating from high school! ?? All eight plan to continue their education, whether through college or trade school. We want to raise $500 for each student to support their goals and families! Please share and/or donate ?? https://lnkd.in/eYD9pB9r

Congratulations to Michelle and Zacharie, ACE's January Students of the Month! ?? Michelle and Zacharie exemplify dedication, curiosity, and a strong commitment to learning, making them outstanding role models at ACE. Michelle, a sixth grader at Learning First Charter School, attends the After School Program every day with her brother Brian. She stands out for her kindness and willingness to help others, whether assisting staff with projects or supporting her fellow students. Her leadership and generosity make her an essential part of the ACE community. Zacharie, a fourth grader at City View School, is always eager to challenge himself academically. He goes above and beyond during homework time, and he consistently pushes himself to improve his English skills. His hard work is paying off, and his progress has been remarkable. Outside the classroom, Zacharie is also the youngest member of the ACE soccer team, showing determination both on and off the field.

"I'm just a kid chasing my dreams to open up my own shop one day." Kam plans to study engine and electrical repair at the New England Institute of Technicians! In addition to his high school commitments, he worked for nearly all of high school to support his family. Kam's favorite hobbies include spending time with friends, playing soccer and basketball, and relaxing with video games. This year, ACE will cheer on eight students graduating from high school! ?? All eight plan to continue their education, whether through college or trade school. We want to raise $500 for each student to support their goals and families! Please share and/or donate ?? https://lnkd.in/eYD9pB9r

This week, spACE Coders competed at the grand-finale of the ZeroRobotics High School Tournament 2025 at MIT! ??? ??? Student participants write code to control NASA's Astrobee satellites aboard the International Space Station. Each year’s game is motivated by a problem of interest to NASA and MIT. We are so proud of the students for their dedication and hard work! A huge thank you to coaches Sam and Kuda! Thank you also to the Innovation Learning Center (ILC) and United Way of Central Massachusetts for making this program possible. ?? ZeroRobotics is provided through a partnership between the MIT Media Lab’s Space Enabled Research Group, the Innovation Learning Center, the Aerospace Corporation, the ISS National Laboratory, the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and Aurora Flight Science: a Boeing Company.

An update on Ayuen ?? Many of you supported Ayuen after the accident. We are pleased to share that Ayuen is doing well. Ayuen attended therapy three times a week -- she now attends twice a week! She is not back to attending school yet, but her recovery continues to provide hope. ??