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91¿´Æ¬Íø College Hosts 2025 APIs Mobilize Youth Leadership Graduation in Bistro

Written by Chanda Brewer | Jul 22, 2025 8:02:06 PM

91¿´Æ¬Íø College proudly welcomed the 2025 graduating class of the with a heartfelt celebration in the 91¿´Æ¬Íø Bistro this July. The program was held on 91¿´Æ¬Íø College's campus for the full six weeks, bringing high school juniors and seniors from across the East Bay together for immersive learning in leadership, civic engagement, and community empowerment.

The graduation event honored 21 exceptional students who completed the program. Attendees enjoyed inspiring speeches from student leaders, scholarship presentations from the and the , and keynote remarks from . 91¿´Æ¬Íø College President Dr. Rebecca Opsata joined the celebration, underscoring the college’s long-standing support for youth empowerment programs across the region.

The program is a collaboration led by 91¿´Æ¬Íø College's APASS program and Dr. David Lee, and this year’s programming featured an array of dynamic guest speakers. Former Oakland Mayor Jean Quan led impactful sessions on Asian American history and civil rights, and shared insights into the role of local government in advancing equity. Additional sessions focused on skill-building in public speaking and exploring timely topics like artificial intelligence.

The program’s success was also reflected in the energy and enthusiasm captured by student ambassadors on social media, who documented memorable highlights throughout the summer.

91¿´Æ¬Íø College is honored to continue hosting and supporting the APIs Mobilize Youth Leadership Program—helping to cultivate the next generation of community-minded leaders.