826 Valencia's Black Literacy Achievement Club (BLAC)

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Grade Level
High School

Join 826 Valencia's Black Literary Achievement Club (BLAC)!

During weekly meetings, students will be supported to embrace a positive outlook on their Black identity through writing, the exploration of Black literary icons and leaders, Black history, community and leadership building. Club meetings will also provide time for academic support and mentorship by Black professionals.


Membership Incentives:

$1,000 stipends for students who complete required hours:

  • Become a published author
  • Leadership and mentorship
  • Academic support
  • Space for creative expression
  • Career readiness support
  • College scholarship opportunities for seniors

Meetings will be held at:

  • 826 Valencia's Tenderloin Center (180 Golden Gate Ave.)
  • From 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. every Wednesday
  • Sept. 21, 2023 through May 29, 2024

Apply online using this form by Sept. 8 

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SFUSD neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity described in this announcement. This distribution is provided as a community service.

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