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At The Bittermelon, we believe in empowering our youth through project-based activism that raises awareness of Asian American identities and histories. With mentorship support, Westchester teens are given opportunities to lead existing programs or pitch new project ideas individually or with friends! Through our collaborative work, students gain hands-on experience leading projects that builds confidence, empathy, and teamwork.
The Bittermelon is an established not-for-profit that is 100% volunteer-run. Reach out to join us!
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Save Our Indigenous Forest in Westchester County
The youth leaders of The Bittermelon proudly stand with the indigenous elders and community leaders who are fighting to protect the sacred land of Buttonhook Forest in Chappaqua, Westchester County, New York - land of the Lenape. We hope the community will stand with us to preserve this land. Contribute to their GoFundMe here.
About The Bittermelon
The Bittermelon began organically after Al Lee piloted two programs supporting Asian American youth: a youth summer reading program in 2021 and a teen podcast program in the spring of 2022. The students and Al saw the need for a permanent safe space for Asian American youth, and The Bittermelon was born.
The Bittermelon is an established 501c3 as of September 2023 and 100% volunteer run. We are a young organization, but powerful in what we stand for. We hope you will support us.
BTW, if youre wondering why we're called The Bittermelon, it's because the bittermelon is a special vegetable that is eaten by many Asian American communities. It's something a lot of us can identify with - and also it's fun. Our new logo was designed in house by our veteran student mentor, and we love it!
Our site is in the process of being improved. Please be patient with us as we continue to develop our platform.
Thank you!
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