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Please support ALG on Colorado Gives Day — starting now!

The African Leadership Group (ALG) never stands still. The advocacy and service nonprofit organization, founded in 2006 by Senegalese immigrant Papa Dia, continues to grow and evolve to meet the ever-shifting needs of our members. Since...

Migrant from Haiti finds warm ALG welcome in Colorado

Katiana Orelien had never been outside her native Haiti until she boarded a plane in the fall of 2023 and flew to Managua, Nicaragua. It was but the first step in a long journey that landed her in the Denver area last February.

Charter schools face political crossroads

The African Leadership Group, through its advocacy and civic engagement, aims to improve educational quality and options for our families. Our action agenda includes issues like fair funding, quality options, high standards and accountability,...

Proposition 131 would “put democracy back in the hands of voters”

An issue on Colorado’s November ballot would fundamentally alter how statewide elections are conducted in ways proponents say would deemphasize political extremes and restore power to the sensible center. Proposition 131 would create nonpartisan primaries...

It’s time to get ready for Afrik Impact 2024!

Believe it or not, the first event of the Ninth Annual Afrik Impact celebration is less than three months away. Here is a brief description of each event we have planned, including links to get tickets.

The Public Speaking Class: An appreciation

The facilitators’ professional and practical approach produced in me a more enlightened, deeply reflecting and better performing speaker than I ever was.

Watch CBS Colorado story about ALG’s Public Speaking Class

As part of its Elevating Black Voices series, CBS Colorado -- Channel 4 -- featured the class in a broadcast Friday, Feb. 9. You can watch it by reading this story.

ALG’s services for migrants through the eyes of two new arrivals

ALG is offering English and life skills classes, has held resource and health fairs, is helping people find places to live, and is continuing to explore how else it might be of service to the new residents, who continue arriving in significant numbers.

Senegal delegation blog gives a taste of the experience

"Witnessing the beautiful disposition of my brothers and sisters in Senegal, I want to find joy in my privilege, remember the lessons learned from our ancestors, and use those lessons to do and be better!"

In 2023, ALG responded nimbly to unforeseen circumstances

As we at the African Leadership Group look back on 2023, we take pride in planned events like Afrik Impact, Leadership Africa, our Public Speaking Class, and all of our usual offerings. Even more important,...