WHAT IS SIBLINGHOOD ACADEMY?

Siblinghood Academy is an afterschool year-long program where young people are encouraged to explore their leadership skills and abilities through SNLP style classes. Each class is designed to have Nashers think about identity, womanism, important social concepts, building healthy relationships, and more, in creative ways.

We also offer the M.P.J. (Marsha P. Johnson) Siblinghood program that is a virtual siblinghood program specifically for trans and gender-expansive youth to participate in workshops around community building, identity, leadership, media, healthy relationships, wellness, youth activism, and social justice within LGBTQ+ history and spaces.

DURING THE PROGRAM NASHERS:

  • Engage in workshops around identity, healthy relationships, media, youth activism, and unique topics they are interested in

  • Participate in field trips and conferences to explore their community and strengthen their confidence, communication, and other leadership skill

The Siblinghood Academy is all about building community and engaging in conversations with other young people about their shared experiences as youth! This program aims to strengthen the confidence and leadership styles of its participants!

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Young women and gender-expansive youth in 9th - 12th grades who live in New York City or Newark. You must commit to being part of the program from October to May with few absences - no more than 5.

Applicants must be available once a week at the following days and times:

Siblinghood Academy NYC: Mondays or Wednesdays  (4:30-6:30pm, in-person), October - May 

Siblinghood Academy NWK: Tuesdays or Thursdays (4:30-6:30pm, in-person), October - May 

There are no academic or skill criteria for admission into our programs.

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

Our application cycle for Siblinghood Academy is currently OPEN. Our priority deadline is Tuesday, October 8th, and we will continue accepting applications on a rolling basis until the final deadline on Friday, October 18th.

We're happy to talk if you have any questions or want to learn more. Please reach out to Shafrarisi Bonner at shafrarisi@sadienash.org or Myia Graham at myia@sadienash.org

M.P.J. SIBLINGHOOD ACADEMY

This year we are excited to offer the M.P.J. (Marsha P. Johnson) Siblinghood program, specifically for trans, non-binary, and/or gender-expansive youth. The program meets once a week virtually, but there will in-person field trips and community building opportunities.

Applicants must identify as trans, non-binary, and/or gender expansive and be in 9-12th grade in NYC, Newark, or Northern NJ. The application window for this year’s cohort is closed.

We're happy to talk if you have any questions or want to learn more. Please reach out to Myia Graham at myia@sadienash.org.

MORE DETAILS

  • The day and time of class are set by each location (NYC and Newark)

  • M.P.J. Siblinghood Academy meets once a week, virtually

  • Nashers in Siblinghood Academy are eligible to receive up to $400 at the end of the program based on their participation in classes and optional enrichment activities

  • Nashers are able to receive a $25 referral bonus for any friend that has been referred and completes the Siblinghood Academy program + its requirements.

  • Nashers in M.P.J. Siblinghood Academy are eligible to receive up to $250 at the end of the program based on their participation in classes and optional enrichment activities

What Do Nashers Say About It?

“It was the first time I felt like I mattered, that I had a voice, and that I could have an impact. When I started at Sadie Nash, I had zero sisters. But I came out with 65 sisters who had my back and I had theirs.”

— Nasher, Siblinghood Academy