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This month, our students connected with an inspiring group of mentors 🌟 Through conversations about career journeys and student aspirations, we were able to create meaningful mentor-mentee pairings! Huge thanks to our incredible mentors for investing their time and wisdom!

SoLa Student Showcase 2025 🌟 The showcase was buzzing with pride as students shared the projects they’ve been working on all semester. We’re so grateful to our incredible SoLa community for showing up, supporting our students, and making this celebration truly special. 💛

“The Young Writers of SoLa,” is now available for purchase! Congratulations to our young writers who spent 2 semesters writing and learning how to publish their own book! Get your copy here: linktr.ee/solaican

SoLa Field Day 2025 at Diego Rivera Learning Complex! 🎨🌟🏀 Rain couldn’t stop the fun at our first-ever Field Day last week! From basketball and board games to arts and crafts, students stayed active and creative. We’re already looking forward to the next one. Stay tuned! 💫

🎓 Big congrats to Ayonnah T. on graduating from USC’s Iovine & Young Academy in “Spicy Entrepreneurship” (yes, that’s real 😎)! From SoLa intern to founder of Textura, you’ve already made waves and we can’t wait to see what’s next! #USC #SoLaAlum #Founder

Cynthia Erivo — Tony, Emmy, and Grammy-winning artist, actor, and advocate. She continues to break boundaries on stage & screen while proudly representing the LGBTQ+ community 🌈🎭✨ Her voice, talent, and truth inspire millions. #PrideMonth #LGBTQVoices #RepresentationMatters

BEEHIVE BLOCK PARTY 2025 🐝 Back and better than ever! Our SoLa Live Accelerator students (formerly Live Nation Next Gen) produced an unforgettable show with @PawPawRodney, MiLes & West Complex 🎶 Huge thanks to Live Nation for investing in the next gen of live entertainment 💛

“Hope will never be silent” Harvey Milk was one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S., paving the way for generations of LGBTQ+ leaders. 🏳️‍🌈 💼 #HarveyMilk #LGBTQHistory #Pride #EqualityForAll

First Day of Summer Tech Camp 2025! 🎨☀️🤖 ➡Still want to sign up? Secure your spot by clicking the link in our bio 🌟

Bring your best friend to Summer Tech Camp and they’ll join for FREE! 🤖 We're offering a special referral opportunity: When you refer a friend, we’ll waive their camp enrollment fee! Learn more by reading our flyer below & sign up today at thesolafoundation.org

This Pride Month, we honor the powerful legacy of James Baldwin, a prolific writer, civil rights activist, and champion for LGBTQIA+ rights 🏳️‍🌈 #PrideMonth #JamesBaldwin

Summer Tech Camp Week 1 was a blast! 🌟 Who else is joining in on the fun this summer? ➡️ Hurry, click the link in our bio to sign up for upcoming weeks! 🤖 #SummerTechCamp #SummerCamp

Come witness powerful student-led projects at the SoLa Beehive gallery! The Art in Action Showcase marks the culmination of a 12-week journey in art, entrepreneurship, and advocacy, honoring the legacy of the late Michael Latt. partiful.com/e/zQZ6eqqDjLMl…

From becoming the highest-ranking openly transgender elected official in the U.S. to advancing anti-bullying legislation and championing equity for all, Kim Coco’s leadership continues to pave the way for safer, more inclusive communities. 🏳️‍⚧️✨ #HappyPrideMonth

🌟 Congrats to the SoLa Live Accelerator Class of ’25! 🌟 After 6 months of hands-on learning with entertainment pros, our students brought the Beehive Block Party to life — then celebrated with a well-deserved hibachi dinner! 🍱🎶 #SoLaLive #BeehiveBlockParty #CreativeCareers

Art in Action interns visited The Broad for a tour of the Jeffrey Gibson exhibit and a screening of Hoops, Hopes and Dreams by Glenn Kaino. The highlight? A powerful fireside chat with Jesse Williams. 🎨🏀✊ Thanks for having us! #ArtInAction #TheBroadMuseum

Last week marked the end of our 6-month PIMS Fellowship! 🧪🔧🎓 Students presented product designs, from custom bags to 3D models and shared how the program sparked their passion for engineering. Thank you @HowmetAero_fdn for making this program possible

We're excited to Introduce the 60th Street Café, a new spot where good food meets even greater purpose. Whether you're grabbing a healthy bite or your go to latte, you’re also supporting hands-on job training for local aspiring chefs and food entrepreneurs at the Beehive!

SoLa Tech x ARRAY Studios 🎬✨ Our Art in Action interns had the incredible opportunity to tour ARRAY Studios and meet the visionary filmmaker Ava DuVernay! Thank you @Arraynow for welcoming us and for championing underrepresented voices in film and media! 🎥

Another amazing week at Summer Tech Camp in the books! 🎉 Spots are still open, have you signed up yet? Click here to join the fun: thesolafoundation.org