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Partnering Schools

Connecting students with cultural education, self-awareness, character building, and leadership development.

Youth Program

Workshops That Educate and Unite

ISBL introduced its Youth Program in 2014, led by Program Director Azmera Hammouri-Davis. Workshops have been held at the schools below, with outreach continuing to many others.

ISBL’s goal is to reach youth through workshops and seminars in local schools that reinforce the importance of building a stronger and unified community. The program emphasizes academia, self-awareness, social acceptance and tolerance, character building, leadership development, and cultural and artistic enrichment.

These workshops are led by Melissa Shepherd, psychotherapist and professor, and Juanita Palacios-Sims, ISBL founder and youth mentor, with participation from other ISBL members.

Our Reach

Partnering Schools and Programs

  • A-MAN, Inc. STEM
  • Alliance Pattu & Peter Neuwirth Leadership
  • California State University, Northridge: Millennium Momentum Organization
  • Centennial High School
  • Inglewood High School
  • Junipero Serra High School
  • Lancaster High School
  • Pasadena City College, Adelante
  • Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School
  • Santa Monica College
  • San Bernardino Valley College, GEM Program
  • University of California, Los Angeles: African and African-American Studies
  • University of Southern California, Summer STEM Program

In the Classroom

ISBL founder Juanita Palacios-Sims presenting at a youth workshopJunípero Serra High School
Students listening at an ISBL youth workshopJunípero Serra High School
Students attending an ISBL youth workshopUSC
Guest speaker presenting at an ISBL youth workshopUSC

Bring ISBL to Your School

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Contact ISBL to explore a workshop or seminar for your school, college, or youth organization.

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