YALD. The Podcast (hosted by Aldo B. Martin).
Nestled in the Washington Heights neighborhood in NYC, is a group of people that aim to empower their surrounding community. The organization is called YALD and providing young people with the skills and confidence that they need to achieve their dreams is the mission. YALD has been serving their community for over a decade. There is a lot more behind the scenes than just football games on Saturdays.
YALD. The Podcast (hosted by Aldo B. Martin).
"And I Still Got That Flag"
In this episode, we speak with Eduardo. Eduardo is a former participant and joined the program when he was about 15 years old as a high school student. He is currently a sophomore at Boston College. Although he has aged out of the program, he still remembers the program with fondness. He talks to us about the personal growth that he's experienced while being a member of the program. He tells us about some of his favorite memories and what the program means to him.
For more information, visit YALD.org
Other Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin
Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years
The Reclamation
The Fatherhood Project
Jammin' on the One