A group of six young girls and an adult woman stand smiling in front of a colorful mural.

Margaret Wade-Lewis Speaks is an empowering program for youth of all ages, where creativity, expression, and confidence take center stage.&nbsp;Led by MWLC Executive Director, Esi Lewis, the program provides young people the chance to develop public speaking skills, explore new ideas, and make their voices heard in a supportive environment. Offered in coordination with the SUNY New Paltz Department of Black Studies this coming fall, 2026. Help us build MWL Speaks and keep the program low-cost or free to participants and their families!&nbsp;And stay tuned for opportunities to hear from our young speakers.

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for supporting MWL Speaks! Your donation helps us keep the cost of this program low for participants and their families. If you would like to contribute in other ways, please spread the word about the MWL Center, consider becoming a volunteer, or reach out with other ideas.&nbsp; With gratitude,MWL Centerinfo@mwlcenter.org

Margaret Wade-Lewis Speaks is an empowering program for youth of all ages, where creativity, expression, and confidence take center stage. Led by MWLC Executive Director, Esi Lewis, the program provides young people the chance to develop public speaking skills, explore new ideas, and make their voices heard in a supportive environment. Offered in coordination with the SUNY New Paltz Department of Black Studies this coming fall, 2026. Help us build MWL Speaks and keep the program low-cost or free to participants and their families! And stay tuned for opportunities to hear from our young speakers.

Dr Margaret Wade-Lewis Center for History & Culture

Support Margaret Wade-Lewis Speaks

Choose an amount:

$

You'll receive a tax receipt for making a donation.