ALG is an established Colorado nonprofit of 15 years created to serve the entire African immigrant community to help improve their quality of life. We do it through social, education and economic programs such as youth empowerment and public speaking classes reaching thousands of individuals. Every year during the month of August, we celebrate loudly and proudly the impact African immigrants have in the state of Colorado.
Leadership
Leadership Africa perspectives: Helen Bradshaw and Fatima Benameur
“Leadership Africa is going to open doors. It is providing me with the opportunity to build bridges," Helen said.
ALG 2022: Thank you for believing in us!
The African Leadership Group's successful and trailblazing 2022 came to an end last month with two big events: The graduation of the second cohort of our leadership program, Leadership Africa (see videos and photos...
Professor Madiama Mbaye discusses his new book
"As I was finishing the book I realized that this is not just for the immigrant community. It can be for anybody looking for ways to succeed. I came to realize that when it comes to wisdom or when it comes to success, it is the same everywhere."
ALG, CO Black Arts Festival to host Circle of Healing
The African Leadership Group’s Breaking Barriers initiative and the Colorado Black Arts Festival will hold a joint Circle of Healing Event this Friday in City Park.
ALG launches second cohort of Leadership Africa
Leadership Africa, the African Leadership Group's comprehensive, nine-month leadership development program, launched its second cohort in mid-March, welcoming 30 new participants to what should be a profound, life-altering experience.
Papa Dia School of Mines MLK Day speech: Strive to be like King
Papa described the theme of his speech as “how Dr. Martin Luther King inspired my life and inspired me to launch the African Leadership Group.”
Q & A with Dr. Anne Keke, incoming Aurora school board member
ALG interviewed Dr. Anne Keke last week about her experiences running for office, what she learned, and what her top priorities are as she begins her board service on November 30.
Leadership Africa 2021- My impact story
Leadership Africa taught me how to get out of my comfort zone and helped me take the initiative to lead, and I did it with grace and support from my fellow leaders.
Leadership Africa program stages joyous graduation celebration
Leadership Africa, the African Leadership Group’s new professional and civic leadership program, held its first graduation ceremony during a high-spirited celebration on the evening of October 23
Leadership Africa teams tackle big challenges
As the inaugural class of ALG’s Leadership Africa program nears graduation, community leadership projects conceived by participants have taken shape. Read about them here.