Self-eSTEM’s Founder, Adamaka Ajaelo Honored at the Comcast Black Joy Parade

Celebrating Icons Of Impact: Self-eSTEM’s Adamaka Ajaelo Honored At The 2022 Comcast Black Joy Parade

 On February 27, 2022, the streets of Oakland came alive as the Black Joy Parade returned celebrating culture, community, and resilience. Among the highlights was Comcast’s Icons Among Us float, honoring three transformative leaders, including Adamaka Ajaelo, founder of Self-eSTEM. Adamaka was recognized for her groundbreaking work in bridging opportunity gaps for girls and young women of color in STEM. As the driving force behind Self-eSTEM, Adamaka has helped empower over 1,200 girls through technical training, leadership development, and mentorship programs.

Honoring Black Excellence In STEM

Comcast awarded Adamaka with a $5,000 contribution to support Self-eSTEM’s mission. Her fellow honorees, LaNiece Jones and Milan Balinton, were also recognized for their longstanding commitment to community advocacy and leadership. In a powerful show of support, Comcast also provided brand-new laptops to young women in Self-eSTEM’s programs; an investment in their futures and a step toward closing the digital divide.

Watch the full celebration and learn more about Adamaka’s impact here: 

Icons Among Us 2022 – Adamaka Ajaelo

Get to Know the 2022 Icons Among Us | Comcast California

‘Icons Among Us’ awards go to Oakland innovators

Join The Movement

At Self-eSTEM, we believe in empowering the next generation of Women to succeed in STEM. Visit www.selfestem.org to learn how you can contribute through donations, volunteer opportunities, and mentorship.Together, we can create a future where every young woman has the opportunity to thrive in STEM.

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Watch the full celebration and learn more about Adamaka’s impact through this inspiring video on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3l1ktk129o\

https://california.comcast.com/2022/04/25/get-to-know-the-2022-icons-among-us/

https://oaklandside.org/2022/06/16/icons-among-us-awards-go-to-oakland-innovators/