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Breakthrough Alumni Change-Makers: Jordan Ramey Starts Petition to Change Stadium Name
Change-maker (noun): A person who works actively to effect positive social change. 2020 has been a year of stark changes and challenges. From the pandemic to ongoing systemic & racial inequities, young people are using their voices now more than ever to...
Breakthrough Summer 2020 Reading List: Social Justice & Equity
As a part of our continued commitment to support and stand with our community against racism and injustice, we have developed the BT Summer 2020 Book Bingo list highlighting Black authors and relevant readings on social justice and anti-racism. As an education...
Standing With Our Community
This is an extraordinarily painful moment for our country, for our communities and for Breakthrough, a moment that compels us to underscore the bedrock values we embrace every day: The Breakthrough Collaborative stands with our entire community in opposition to all...
We’re looking for a Breakthrough…
**BREAKTHROUGH MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE** Chris Lee is a multi-talented actor, musician and Broadway Star. He's graced the stage in Broadway sensation musical Hamilton and currently stars on a CW show called Legends. He produces, sings and writes heartfelt music and gives...
Alumni Spotlight: Lamar Shambley Launches Program for Teens of Color Abroad
Studying abroad can be a thought-provoking, life-changing, and incredibly rewarding experience, and yet very few students of color have the financial resources to take full advantage of these opportunities. In fact, according to...
Alumni Spotlight: Chau Ngo, Breakthrough Manchester’s New Assistant Director
Please join us in welcoming Breakthrough Manchester's new Assistant Director, student and teaching fellow alumna Chau Ngo! Chau got involved with Breakthrough Manchester as a first-generation Vietnamese-American student in middle school, then worked as a Super...
Breakthrough Alum Spotlight: Victoria Lamar
Figuring out how to pay for college is a struggle most students face. Breakthrough Atlanta alumna Victoria Lamar has cracked that code, though, and is sharing what she's learned with others. After being introduced to scholarships at Breakthrough Atlanta, Victoria...
Affiliate News: Breakthrough Miami CEO Recognized as Standout Community Leader
The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce recognized Breakthrough Miami CEO Lori-Ann Cox at their "Salute to Miami’s Leaders Awards” last week. Lori-Ann was honored in the nonprofit/cultural work category for "making Miami a stronger, more vibrant community." ...
Breakthrough Student Spotlight: Dina Nkurunziza
Dina Nkurunziza was six years old when her family moved from Tanzania to Denver, and she recalls feeling isolated and different from her peers. She instantly found a community and a space to be herself, though, when she joined Breakthrough Kent Denver in the sixth...
Breakthrough in the News: BT Miami Student and Mentor Featured on CBS Miami
We're excited to share this story from CBS Miami, which features Breakthrough Miami scholar Gerbenn Seraphin and his mentor Webber Charles, director of student achievement at Breakthrough Miami and recipient of a 2019 African American Achievers Award. Webber...
Teaching Fellow Alumni Spotlight: Isaac Mervis
Teaching fellow alumnus Isaac Mervis was recently awarded a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Korea, but he has instead chosen to return to his Breakthrough roots this summer as Summerbridge Hong Kong's Program Manager and Summer Site...
Breakthrough in the News: San Juan Capistrano Executive Director Responds to High Tax Rate on Students’ Financial Aid
Earlier this week, Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano Executive Director Alex Serna's response to Erica Green's recent piece “Low-Income College Students Face Tax Increase" was published by The New York Times. In his letter to the editor Alex asks, "What does...
