Black Leadership Alliance (BLA)

Student Stories

Student Success Stories

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Elizabeth’s Story

“When I found out I was pregnant at 14, I had no idea what I…

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Alan’s Story

“After getting involved with a gang, I was on track to be in jail… or…

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Daniel’s Story

“There were days when my mom and I didn’t have enough to eat and our…

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Dasmond’s Story

“When I was in school, the teacher would be talking to the class, but I…

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Francisco’s Story

Learn4Life graduate Francisco Nunez grew up in a bad neighborhood controlled by gangs and drug…

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Israel’s Story

As a youth, Learn4Life graduate Israel wasn’t comfortable in his body. He had a hard…

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Otani’s Story

Otani Laster spent her childhood in group and Foster homes with the odds against her.…

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Jesse’s Story

Growing up with parents in the music industry, Jesse did not have a normal childhood…

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Chelsea’s Story

Growing up, Chelsea Summer was very shy and often bullied at school. She was awkward…

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Dallas’ Story

As a foster child from a very young age, Dallas had a good feel for…

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Shanelle’s Story

After years of suspensions, Shanelle Wade enrolled at Desert Sands at the age of 13.…

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Eunice’s Story

“I used to be really shy,” Eunice explains, “and I didn’t know how to deal…

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Rudy’s Story

Rudy’s early childhood was ordinary and happy; he enjoyed school, played sports, and had lots…

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John Bukshtine: A Voice Within

When John’s mother was told by a respected university neurology specialist that her son was…

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Teen Mom has Dreams of the Olympics and an Education

Jasmine started boxing when she was 5 years old and by the age of 15…

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Angelina’s HOPE Story

Learn4Life's HOPE program helped Angelina by providing a child-friendly area and staff support for her…

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A Little Understanding Goes a Long Way with Student Success – Serina, San Antonio, TX

The transition to high school from junior high was challenging for Serina. The schoolwork became…

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Graciano, Like Many Students, Fell Behind During Remote Learning – San Antonio, TX

Always an eager student, Graciano was on track to graduate early – until the pandemic…

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Edgewood – San Antonio Student Finds Her Path at Learn4Life

Heavenly is one of many students in the United States who would be lost without…

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Gabriella’s Story

Gabriella M. moved from Philadelphia to Charleston this past April and was doing online schooling.…

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Black Leadership Alliance (BLA)

Student Success Stories

Elizabeth’s Story

Alan’s Story

Daniel’s Story

Dasmond’s Story

Francisco’s Story

Israel’s Story

Otani’s Story

Jesse’s Story

Chelsea’s Story

Dallas’ Story

Shanelle’s Story

Eunice’s Story

Rudy’s Story

John Bukshtine: A Voice Within

Teen Mom has Dreams of the Olympics and an Education

Angelina’s HOPE Story

A Little Understanding Goes a Long Way with Student Success – Serina, San Antonio, TX

Graciano, Like Many Students, Fell Behind During Remote Learning – San Antonio, TX

Edgewood – San Antonio Student Finds Her Path at Learn4Life

Gabriella’s Story

Knowledge Bowl: School Challenge

Voices Resisting thru Resilience

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