We Honor Our Leaders Through Action
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Martin Luther King Jr. day is more than a federal holiday, more than time off from school or work; it’s an opportunity to reflect on one of the world’s most compelling … Continued
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Peace and Prosperity Beyond Compare
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When those bridges on Selma were crossed, it was a turning point for the battle for civil rights. To secure liberty for all regardless of the color of their skin. … Continued
It’s Truly a Beautiful Thing: Reflections on the Measure W Victory
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It’s taken me a little bit to bask in the passing of Measure W in San Mateo County. Bear with me with my long reflection! This is a half-cent sales … Continued
Fresno Boys & Men of Color Receive Obama Foundation Award
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The YLI Fresno Boys and Men of Color (BMoC) is no stranger to leading. From making parks a city-wide conversation, to bringing restorative justice to Fresno Unified, to getting a Fresno … Continued
The Story is Personal: Hawai’i TCS Training Shifts the Focus to Root Causes of Substance Abuse
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People who work in alcohol and drug prevention often come with a deeply personal story. Someone they loved was injured or killed by a drunk driver. They witnessed – and/or … Continued
YLI Acquires YouthWire, A Cutting-Edge Youth Media Organization
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Youth voice in California just got LOUDER. Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) is announcing the acquisition of YouthWire, a youth media organization that produces hyper-local news content in underserved communities. YouthWire … Continued
The Revolution Inside Me
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Cultura, Organizing, Resistance and Action (CORA), Merced’s first-ever youth leadership academy was held last month over the course of two weekends. A diverse group of 12 young people — including … Continued
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