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🌱 Roots. Royalty. Resilience.

Roots. Royalty. Resilience. is a transformative one-week program designed for middle and high school students who are ready to explore their power, identity, and purpose. Through engaging activities, thought-provoking discussions, and dynamic leadership development, students walk away with more than just knowledge—they leave with tools for action.

About the Program

In a space rooted in safety, support, and celebration, students will:

  • Build a Healthy Racial Identity — Embrace who they are with pride.

  • Develop Emotional Awareness — Gain tools for self-reflection and emotional growth.

  • Grow as Leaders — Strengthen communication, advocacy, and confidence.

  • Explore Culturally Responsive Lessons — Learn through age-appropriate activities grounded in Black history and lived experiences.

  • Find & Use Their Voice — Speak with clarity, purpose, and passion.

  • Be Ready to Lead — Return to their communities empowered and inspired.

 

2025 Summer Cohorts

Each Session: Early Bird (by May 25): $325 · Regular: $400

🔹 Cohort 1: Middle School Boys & Nonbinary Students

📅 July 21–25, 2025 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 West End Henrico, VA 

🔹 Cohort 2: Middle School Girls & Nonbinary Students

📅 July 28 – August 1, 2025 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 West End Henrico, VA

🔹 Cohort 3: High School Students (All Genders)

📅 August 4–8, 2025 | 🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Virtual via Zoom

Year-Round Booking for Organizations

Roots. Royalty. Resilience. is also available to schools, churches, nonprofits, and community organizations throughout the year. We offer:

  • One-week intensives

  • Multi-part workshops

  • Custom sessions tailored to your youth’s needs

 

Take Action Now

📌 Click on the icons below to:
✅ Register | 🤝 Sponsor | 📅 Book the Program | 🔍 Learn More

 

Contact

Telephone: (703) 215-9954

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Disclaimer: The services provided by Melissa A. Little Consulting & Mediations Services LLC are not legal services. The services do not create an attorney-client relationship and the information provided on this site does not constitute legal advice. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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