Six Keys of MSP

01.

Elevate Student Voice:

Giving students an opportunity to advocate for themselves and have their voices heard.

02.

Improve Academic Achievement:

Improve Academic Achievement: Making sure Black and Brown students reach their highest academic potential.

03.

Build Cultural Capital:

Celebrating and empowering all racial and ethnic identities.

04.

Enhance Sense of Belonging:

Building community and creating a safe space

05.

Develop Leaders:

Giving students the tools to become leaders in their communities.

06.

Raise Critical Consciousness:

Engaging in a cycle of social analysis and action.

STUDENT EXPERIENCES

“The [MSP] internship also allowed me to step out of my shell and do things that I didn't even think I had in me. I was in my cocoon, but I found my wings during MSP and now I'm starting to fly.” – Ella, student intern

“I now realize that … I have a lot of power, as a student, as somebody who's faced these experiences. I can use my story and convert what hurt me into a form of — a form of transformative power, … I had lost my voice and MSP showed me …how I can use my voice to not just speak up, but speak out for others. And so, and when I take my power and then I surround myself with other students, who are just as passionate about these issues and we all speak out, then we together create that transformative power.” – Bill, student intern

At the retreat, I felt at home, and I felt heard. It felt like we were all one big family not only celebrating our similarities but also, celebrating and accepting our differences.” - Santoshi, student intern