Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Black History Month, to me, means celebrating. If you were to ask what it meant to me when I was…
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For far too long, Black American History has been relegated to the margins of the American narrative, unjustly dismissed as…
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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their vital roles…
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City Year Detroit AmeriCorps members serve as Student Success Coaches from the morning bell to the end of the day…
Read the storyCity Year Detroit’s school team at Cody High School nominated Elizabeth Toye for our School Partner Spotlight because of…
Read the storyCity Year Detroit’s school team at Marion Law Academy nominated Nkosi Shorter for our School Partner Spotlight, in part,…
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On Monday, January 15th, CYDC hosted MLK Day of Service bringing together volunteers, community members, and youths from across DC…
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“The men and women who rode the freedom buses through Alabama, who walked in Montgomery, who knelt in prayer in…
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Many City Year Philadelphia (CYP) alumni credit their year of service with transforming their lives, leading to lasting friendships, newfound…
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City Year honors four incredible alums for their dedication to social justice.
Read the storyConnecting with the Corps – An AMC MLK Experience Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day is…
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As we step into 2024, it is a timely moment to revisit the importance of tolerance in our communities. This…
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