RARE Newsletter – Fall 2025 (Roosevelt Alumni for Racial Equity)
RARE Open Discussion: The Power of Connections for Students Today
SAVE the DATE for an inspiring Open Discussion exploring how the Connections program helps students build meaningful relationships and foster a true sense of belonging at Roosevelt and Garfield high schools.
Wed, November 19th @ 5 pm PT
Join Us in the Arena—Be the Difference!
RARE is on a mission to open the doors of opportunity for those furthest from educational justice—and we need your help to do it.
Lend your time, your expertise, your voice, and your heart.
Hear About Connections in Students’ Own Words
RARE & ULMS spotlights students in a new 3-minute video making it clear that Connections is more than just an activity. It is a space where students grow socially, find new confidence, and feel part of a supportive community.
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY, MONEY!
Now that we’ve got your attention, let’s talk about higher education!
Coming soon! 2026 James A Davis, Jr. Scholarship info & application
Past Scholarship Winners Share Gratitude at 5th Anniversary Event
Let’s Hear From the Youth! One of the highlights of RARE’s recent 5th Anniversary Celebration was to hear about – and from – the young people! RARE’s recent James A. Davis, Jr. Scholarship recipients were well represented. Read Aurora’s and Yuena’s inspiring comments from the event.
Maximize Your Income Tax Savings: Use RMD’s for Charitable Giving
How old are you?? Age has benefits – especially if you are 73 or older and need to take RMD distributions. You can maximize your tax savings by donating your RMDs to nonprofits like RARE!
Oh, What a Night! RARE Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Held at the Northwest African American Museum, RARE’s 5th Anniversary celebration was a truly wonderful gathering of RARE’s past and current Board and committee members, students, educators, alumni, and community partners whose voices, leadership, and creativity have made RARE what it is today. Onward!
RARE Internship – A Mutually Beneficial Experience
RARE gratefully welcomed intern Kaitlyn Yang to support many of the organization’s programs. Drawn to RARE because she saw it as an opportunity to contribute to a nonprofit delivering meaningful benefits to a large number of students, Kaitlyn joined the Development Committee after she completed her internship!
Take Action for Racial Equity – Join a RARE Committee
We are looking for volunteers to join our committees! If you’re interested in supporting RARE’s mission, consider contributing your time and expertise! Development, Connections, Scholarship & Awards and more!