YPA Milestones

• Young People In Action was established on February 10, 1984, by Troy A. Taylor, later known as Asad Z. Shabazz, to commemorate his 17th birthday. Facing homelessness at the time, he initiated YPA at the Driving Park Library on the Southeast side of Columbus, Ohio, marking a memorable beginning. The first person he reached out to for assistance on this endeavor was Stephany Ivory, a close friend, who helped him in advancing leadership, training, ideas, and a movement dedicated to the well-being of black and brown youth. In less than six months YPA had over 500 members.
• Worked side-by-side with John Coates, to bring youth together to support Rev. Jesse Jackson, on his campaign for the Presidency of The United States Of America.