This Work is Rooted in Who I Am
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An interview with Andrea Gil, youth leader in San Francisco’s Community Action Model I am Bits and Pieces, Blended My family is complex. I don’t have one identity. I have … Continued
María Schindler
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YLI’s 120th Policy Win Wipes Juvenile Fees from the Books
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When a critical new law is passed, we celebrate. There’s that flood of relief, that flush of jubilation, punctuated by cheers, tears, and hugs all around. Those of us who … Continued
YLI’s 119th Policy Win Means Jobs for Fresno Youth
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“There is no way to get out if there is nothing to do. That was my personal connection, the increasing gang violence, and what it has done to my community….Youth … Continued
These are the Solutions: An Interview with Lola Amador
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Lola Amador is a senior at Independent Study School in Marin and serves on the Marin County Youth Commission. The tragic events at Parkland ignited her organizing efforts on gun … Continued
Conversations about Affordable Housing: OTT Recap
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“The conversations about housing are critical at this time because we are really at the risk of losing the fabric of our communities.” –Fahad Qurashi, YLI Senior Director of Programs … Continued
Queens and Kings: Daya’s Poem
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Queens and Kings –by Daya Smith-Mojica U see i tried to build myself back up because i didn’t like who i saw in the mirror but as i tried to … Continued
We Stand with the Dreamers
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Dear YLI friends and family, It is with conflicted heart that I write you in response to the ongoing politics in Washington, D.C. as it relates to the 800,000 young people … Continued
B.L.I.N.G. Funds 7 Youth-Led Social Justice Initiatives
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“It is really important for people that are going through struggles to come together and try to organize and work things out.” – B.L.I.N.G. Spring 2017 Grantee On Thursday, January … Continued