WHAT IS SIBLINGHOOD ACADEMY?

Siblinghood Academy is an afterschool program designed for participants to use their own life experiences as a starting point to explore and discuss issues that matter to them as they build a close, supportive community with each other.

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

Siblinghood Academy provides a safe, creative environment for Nashers to build tight-knit relationships with peers, learn about the world around them, and explore their role as leaders in that world.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Young women and gender-expansive youth in 9th - 12th grades who live in New York City or Newark. There are no academic or skill criteria for admission into our programs.

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

We are currently accepting applications for our Spring 2024 Cohort. The program will be held virtually with in-person field trips on Saturdays from 10 am to 12 pm from April 20th to June 29th.

Applications are due on Friday, April 12th.

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. We are accepting applications until November 15th or until all slots are filled. 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

  • Siblinghood Academy offers two options: 1) a year-long program that meets once a week and 2) a semester-long program that meets twice a week. 

  • 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 $300 at the end of the program based on their participation in classes and optional enrichment activities

  • 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