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OYA Celebrates Black History Month
Black History and the Connection to the African Diaspora Black History Month is an opportunity to acknowledge the past and honor the significant contributions and achievements of Black Americans across the African Diaspora, while also looking at the present and towards the future. Diaspora is when a population is scattered across regions that are separate ...
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 ...
Celebrating Black History Month
Check out these events and resources to learn about Black history.
Honoring Native American Heritage Month
Sharing and reflecting on the history and perspectives of Native Americans
OYA youth celebrate graduation milestone
Education is an important part of holding youth accountable and aiding their rehabilitation at OYA.
Celebrating Women’s History Month
March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate historical and current contributions from women.
Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month celebrates both the historical and modern-day contributions made by phenomenal African Americans.
2021 OYA Director’s Award winners announced
Ali Rolle, Brent Rutkowski, and Griselda Solano-Salinas are this year's winners.
Reflecting on the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We interview some of our teammates about what Dr. King's work means to them.