The Historical League and National History Day AZ is proud to celebrate Nathan Davies-Venn, recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Action Award.
A student of NHDAZ for the past four years, Nathan exemplifies the spirit of Dr. King through his leadership, service, and unwavering commitment to justice, community, and empathy.
As a member of his school’s Speech and Debate team, Nathan uses his voice to promote racial equality and social justice. He consistently approaches challenging topics with courage and integrity, encouraging inclusivity and respect both in and beyond the classroom.
His impact extends throughout the Chandler community through volunteering at his former elementary school, sharing his musical talents at church, assisting teachers, and giving back through local events.
Nathan also runs Reenglad Sweets, a family peanut brittle business with his younger brother, Matthew, featuring traditional flavors inspired by Sierra Leone. He hopes to one day pass the business on to his future children and has already used its proceeds to support school programs, education, mentorship, athletics, music, and service.
Nathan’s journey has been guided and supported by his teacher, Stacy Trepanier, who nominated him for this honor. We are incredibly proud of Nathan’s achievements and grateful for the example he sets for the community.
