Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Education
Honoring Du Bois as our final African American pioneer in education.
October 23, 2019
In commemoration of Black History Month 2019, City Year Philadelphia has recognized and paid homage to African-American pioneers in education….
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Education
Honoring Ruby Bridges as an African American pioneer in education
Today, Ruby is 64 years old and she still calls New Orleans home. There, she runs the Ruby Bridges Foundation…
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The Corps
Indigenous People’s Day Initiative at Alexander K. McClure Elementary School
October 19, 2019
This school year, the City Year Philadelphia AmeriCorps team serving at Alexander K. McClure Elementary School saw a unique opportunity to address two…
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Education
Black History Month: Honoring Lincoln University as a pioneer in education
February 20, 2019
For Black History Month, City Year Philadelphia is honoring people and institutions that are African American pioneers in education, such as…
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National Strategic Partners
National Partners
