We are at a pivotal moment in our nation and democracy. This moment presents us with many challenges to our rights and freedoms. Servant Leaders Institute believes in recognizing the interconnectedness of our rights and freedom to education. Therefore, we have chosen education about the CROWN Act as a tool to support and protect our rights and freedoms. In previous blog posts about the CROWN Act, SLI highlights how understanding our roles as servant leaders requires tha

My hair has always been a topic of conversation among some of the people closest to me. Sometimes it was too kinky and puffy.  At other times, it was too difficult and different, “too ethnic”. It has also been called “too big” throughout the years. My experience is not unique; however, its prevalence should make one think twice.  Why is Black hair and/or hairstyles associated with Blackness such a major topic of conversation, critique, and comparison? This is the question tha

When you Google "discrimination against black hair", you will find various news stories that detail humiliation and lost opportunities faced by students because their hair does not fit societal beauty and profes sional standards. Those standards are usually white and continue to impact the rights and freedoms of Black people. The CROWN Act serves as a reminder of the importance of taking action through education and advocacy. Understanding our roles as servant leaders requi

Education and storytelling are core values at Servant Leaders Institute. Both were embraced when speaking with the community to continue...

Servant Leaders Institute’s cohort centers on supporting teens as they serve their communities and accomplish their goals.  Some of the...

Servant Leaders Institute’s cohort centers on supporting teens as they serve their communities and accomplish their goals.  Some of the...

Servant Leaders Institute prides itself on community and partnerships to serve youth leaders.  You are warmly invited to participate in...

Servant Leaders Institute’s cohort centers on supporting teens as they serve their communities and accomplish their goals.  Some of the...

Servant Leaders Institute’s cohort centers on supporting teens as they serve their communities and accomplish their goals.  Some of the...

Recently, SLI highlighted Arna Shines – CEO and owner of Short Vowel Nation and author of See Say Spell.  The interview with Shines was...

Servant Leaders Institute recognizes the power of words when spoken by women. With our words, we can spark change. When put into action...

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Servant Leaders Institute had the honor of traveling to Puerto Rico with the Institute for Democratic Education in America and other...

Lynzi Davis, a high school senior, is a member of Servant Leaders Institute's second cohort. Take a moment to learn more about Lynzi as a...

Zaniyah Clayborne, a high school senior, is a member of Servant Leaders Institute's second cohort. Take a moment to learn more about...

Kayla Davison, a high school sophomore, is a member of Servant Leaders Institute's second cohort. Take a moment to learn more about Kayla...

Raya Jones, a high school sophomore, is a member of Servant Leaders Institute's second cohort. Take a moment to learn more about Raya as...

Zoie Chambers, a high school senior, is a member of Servant Leaders Institute's inaugural youth cohort and mentorship initiative. Take a...

Kenley Cropper, a high school freshman, is a member of Servant Leaders Institute's inaugural youth cohort and mentorship initiative. Take...

Aniyah Bailey, a high school freshman, is a member of Servant Leaders Institute's inaugural youth cohort and mentorship initiative. Take...