An Ode to Youth
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I’ve been told I walk around with stiff shoulders and a hurried look on my face. I think it’s because of where I live.
Let me explain…
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My Story is Necessary: Speaking up about the Immigrant Experience in Half Moon Bay
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I always shared the reality of my life as an undocumented immigrant from the bottom of my heart, and in doing so, I gained understanding of the value of my voice. But, with the ICE raids in the back of my head, I began to realize that sharing this experience could have consequences.
Saying Yes to Being CEO, Saying Yes to Youth Voice
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I started at YLI over 8 years ago. As a Program Coordinator, I worked with LGBTQ young people in Marin County to create safe spaces in schools through policy change. … Continued
Walking Life at My Own Pace: The Story of My Name Series
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I was born in Chilpancingo, the capital of the state of Guerrero, México on a clear Saturday afternoon in October. But the story of my birth begins on Thursday, when my mom started having contractions and thought she was ready to give birth.
Embracing the Mystery: The Story of My Name Series
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I had always wanted a grand, meaningful story behind my naming. But the simplicity and mystery in this story has given me the freedom to write my own story.
Housing, Immigration, and Substance Abuse Exhibit to Raise Awareness in Half Moon Bay
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In the process of building with my YLI group, I started to realize how important it is for the community to know about the issues – to be aware of what is going on around them. They need to know what exactly city council is deciding for us, the overall community. In order to raise awareness, we’re planning the Housing, Immigration, and Substance Abuse (H.I.S.) Freedom Gallery Exhibit to take place on June 7th at Pilarcitos High School.
A Flower in the Valley: The Story of My Name Series
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My mother named me Alhelí. On google images, an Alhelí ranges from a small four-petaled flower, similar to Hawaii’s plumeria, to a bunch of small flowers growing up a stem, similar to lavender but fuller. I don’t think I have ever seen one in real life and because of that, I find myself stopping at almost every flower I see, wondering, “Could you be an Alhelí?”
Meet Calafia’s 2019 Fellows!
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Calafia is YLIs statewide youth policy journal that amplifies the narratives of young people on topics and issue areas important to them and their communities. Each year, one Calafia Fellow is selected from each YLI office to identify the issue’s theme and write the stories. This year’s Calafia Fellows are an exceptional bunch. Here are their stories: