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Kids.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal for Kids

Kids.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal for Kids

Archive-It - Web Archiving Services for Libraries and Archives Corporation for National and Community Service Introducing the National Council of Young Leaders | YouthBuild USA The National Council of Young Leaders is a diverse body of young leaders from across the United States who advise policy makers and funders on issues affecting low-income youth and their communities. From both urban and rural low-income areas, The National Cuoncil of Young Leaders reflects the enormous untapped intelligence and talent of our nation's young people. Meet the council here: Jamiel L. Jamiel Alexander, is a graduate of the Crispus Attucks YouthBuild Charter School in York, Pennsylvania and an AmeriCorps alumnus. Despite struggles during his youth at which time he dropped out of high school and was at risk of incarceration, Jamiel has become a rising star in his community. Earlier this year, Jamiel’s colleagues on the YouthBuild USA National Alumni Council elected him as their Vice President. Anays T. Anays Antongiori, 25, is a senior at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), majoring in social work. Ladine has turned his life around – and he hasn’t looked back.

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