The kNOw and We’Ced participate in publishing Not So Golden
Not So Golden, a statewide youth media project, centers on the issues affecting young adults in California.
yli makes me think of bonding and learning with folks from different cities and states, and becoming educated about some of our most pressing issues across the world. yli is truly an organization for youth and young adults.
Brideisha Harness-Parker, Alumni
Young people – particularly youth of color and their allies – are deeply motivated to address inequities in their communities. At Youth Leadership Institute, young people realize their power by learning to use their voices to create meaningful change.
We work within coalitions and with elected officials to promote policy change that makes our communities more equitable and just for young people, especially young people of color. And it’s paying off with over 130 policy wins so far.
Change happens when conversations take place. At yli, we believe that conversations of real significance only occur when all voices are heard. And we’re here to ensure that youth voice is heard. Loud and clear.
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yli hosts the 33rd annual Peer Summit
yli hosts the 33rd annual Peer Summit for over 150 middle school students across the county.
Madera Ranchos Presentation on Tobacco
MYNT collaborates with a program in Madera to present at Madera Ranchos Middle School.
Kerman Parks & Rec show support for youth policy recommendation
Youth attend Fresno City Youth Council Meeting to Present Vaping Information
ECV youth participate in Grassroots Womxn Rising Committee
The Grassroots Womxn Rising convening hosted hundreds of resilient womxn of color – including yli youth! – involved with the California Endowment’s health equity campaign, “Building Healthy Communities” (BHC).
Youth Advocacy Leadership League hosts I Won’t Provide Press Conference
BMoC hosts Art Hop gallery
Fresno BMOC hosts Art Hop gallery featuring stories of their experiences (and struggles) with mental health.
Estamos Aquí wins ‘Best Documentary’ at the Official Latino Film & Arts Festival
A team of Coachella Uninc. reporters, led by Bryan Mendez and Olivia Rodriguez, produced a mini documentary that explores key issues related to the Salton Sea and that uplifts the stories of local ECV residents.
The kNOw publishes “Awakening”
Click here for links to English and Spanish versions!
2 youth leaders represent Fresno County at Friday Night Live California Youth Council
Friday Night Live California Youth Council (CYC) accepts two Fresno County FNL Leaders to represent Fresno County at the Sate Level. Nicole Lee, leader from Roosevelt High School FNL and … Continued
Two yli youth selected to sit on Friday Night Live’s California Youth Council
Friday Night Live (FNL) California Youth Council selects two Fresno County FNL youth leaders to represent Fresno County at the state level.
Estamos Aquí wins Youth Leadership in Air Quality Award
Estamos Aquí: A Community Documentary, receives the Youth Leadership in Air Quality Award from the South Coast AQMD Clean Air Awards.
Student advocacy council successfully advocates for a student lounge
yli staff partnered with youth and staff to design and create a student lounge for all students at Hamilton.
yli hosts a response meeting to the closing of Bay City Flowers
yli, Half Moon Bay City and ALAS hosted an emergency Coastside Collaborative meeting in response to Bay City Flowers Closing
yli Program Coordinator interviewed by KHMB Radio
KHMB Radio interviews Program Coordinator, Rubi Salazar, about her work in Half Moon Bay
yli Program Coordinator speaks up about the Immigrant Experience
During the Lights for Liberty vigil – a nationwide event to protest inhumane conditions faced by refugees, asylum seekers and other immigrants – Program Coordinator Rubi Salazar shares their experience … Continued
VoiceWaves premieres My Brother’s Keeper short documentary
VoiceWaves Youth Reporters share findings of the My Brother’s Keeper youth survey and documentary focused on young people’s experiences with the juvenile justice system.
San Mateo yli Showcase
yli’s San Mateo office hosts and end-of-year event showcasing youth work in 2019.
Merced Union High School Includes LGBTQ+ Friendly Language to Sexual Harassment Response Plan
On April 10th, in partnership with the LGBT Alliance, Girls & Womyn of Color (GWoC) pushed forward an addendum to Merced Union High School’s new Sexual Harassment Response Plan and … Continued
Merced Union High School Recognizes Tribal Attire in Graduation Ceremony
In partnership with 99Rootz, Girls & Womyn of Color successfully advocated for a change to Merced Union High School’s regulations for graduation attire to ensure indigenous students’ rights to wear cultural regalia and adornments.
Fresno’s Responsible Neighborhood Market Ordinance Passes 6-0
On May 2nd, after 7 years of passionate advocacy, commitment, faith, and love, City Council passed in a unanimous vote the Responsible Neighborhood Market Ordinance, which will cap the number of liquor licenses in Fresno, especially in Black and Brown communities of central and south parts of the city.
First Madera Youth Commission Sworn In
On April 3rd, 5 young people were officially sworn-in to serve on the very first term of the newly established City-Wide Youth Commission. This is an historic moment in the history of the City of Madera, demonstrating City Hall’s commitment to including youth at the decision-making table.
Youth host 1st annual Mental Health Summit
Marin County Youth Commission hosts their first mental health summit, bringing together over 100 community members to learn more about the state of youth mental health in Marin.
ECV Youth Media Partners with KQED’s The California Report
Coachella Unincorporated and ¡Que Madre! Media programs partnered with KQED’s The California Report to create, edit and co-host a show uplifting stories from the Eastern Coachella valley related to mental health, community, education and youth power.
¡Que Madre! Media Launches Mental Health Publication
¡Que Madre! Media Hosts First Ever Mental Health Resource Fair
¡Que Madre! Media Supports Semana de La Mujer
¡Que Madre! Media co-hosts Semana de la Mujer at Desert Mirage Highschool in Thermal, CA. The week-long event featured resources and workshops for young women on campus.
Coachella Uninc. Presents at Rural Justice Summit
Coachella Uninc. youth filmmakers present Estamos Aquí: A Community Documentary at the California Institute for Rural Studies’ Rural Justice Summit in Merced, CA.
Walking our Paths: We’Ced Releases its 7th Youth-Led Publication
In January 2019, the Merced Sun-Star delivered copies of Walking our Paths to communities across the county. This is We’Ced Youth Media’s 7th such publication, featuring the stories of young people, but with a very special twist. The entire publication was produced by the young people themselves.