Category: Community

Celebrating the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

On Monday, January 15, 2024, we will honor MartinLuther King, Jr. and his legacy. Dr. King was an extraordinary leader who defied the norm, built bridges between communities, and resiliently fought for his community, core values, and beliefs.  Though today King is widely revered, that was not always the case with less than a third ...

Honoring Native American Heritage Month

“The secret of our success is that we never, never give up” – Wilma Mankiller, first woman elected as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. There are 574 officially recognized ...

Graphic that says Black History Month, February

Celebrating Black History Month

Check out these events and resources to learn about Black history.

Graphic with the words Native American Heritage Month, November, plus an image of a youth holding an eagle feather while listening to drummers

Honoring Native American Heritage Month

Sharing and reflecting on the history and perspectives of Native Americans

Backs of heads of graduates wearing caps and gowns

OYA youth celebrate graduation milestone

Education is an important part of holding youth accountable and aiding their rehabilitation at OYA.