EASJ2018 is the premier youth justice collaborative; working to #elevatethegenius of organizers, advocates and youth in Puerto Rico and the continental U.S.
#ThrowbackThursday to #EASJ2018
Check out our video slideshow for a quick recap of the convening featuring an original song by Yubá Iré, who performed at our Cultural Night Party.
For a more in-depth recap, check out our blog: https://t.co/k9Z1tR1AyI #ElevateTheGenius
AFF board member C’Ardiss “CC” Gardner Gleser reflects on how white supremacy shows up in philanthropy and the resiliency of communities of color during our @EducationAnew convening. Watch the full interview here >> https://t.co/JJurxYj9Xk #ElevateTheGenius
#Pressplay ▶️ for a sneak peek of this special edition episode of #OutOfTheMargins featuring singer Alex LaSalle! Alex reminds us that staying grounded and knowing our roots build the foundation needed to #ElevateTheGenius. Listen here: https://t.co/v35iOx3zq4 @LetiPeguero
We're LIVE on FB (https://t.co/QZeFwgw9w8) marking the anniversary of the #Parkland tragedy, holding an important conversation on the meaning of school safety for Black and Brown youth--including those in the South. #PoliceFreeSchools#YouthDemand#JustSchools#CounselorsNotCops
TODAY @ 3:30PM ET- Learn how @justschools’ partners and allies are transforming #SchoolSafety in ways that nurture the genius of Black and Brown youth & their communities.
Join the conversation here 👉https://t.co/mE319sgzdV
#PoliceFreeSchools#JustSchools
#FreedomWork this #MLKDay looks like @MoniqueWMorris, founder and President of @NBWJInstitute. In this clip Morris reminds us why we must work to achieve a fair and equitable future for all #Blackgirls. Watch the full interview today ➞https://t.co/ITw5RJ4jjA #PUSHOUT#Justice
(#ICYMI) Our latest newsletter "Power in Puerto Rico, Power at the Polls" is filled with power and gratitude – the kind that comes from breaking down borders and convening for deep learning and strategizing – like we did during EASJ2018. Check it out! https://t.co/YhsDpzMyvi
@EducationAnew@MyThirstyBrain The full data is in our book on poverty in #PuertoRico. One small correction. About 45% of the population is below the poverty line at about $12,000 per person. About 25% are below half of the poverty line or about $6,000. See 👇🏾and details --> https://t.co/42IBiVisnN Thanks!!!
@MyThirstyBrain . @hcorderoguzman presented these statistics during his part of our plenary discussion on Puerto Rico, Colonialism, and Resistance. Thanks for your interest!
For those at @EducationAnew this past weekend engaging w/us on #PoliceFreeSchools. Law enforcement, schl policing & surveillance is deeply connected to schl privatization. The govern’t in PR is placing a police officer in every schl on the island, spending $24M. #EducationAnew
“Together We Will Remember Who We Are”
Alex Lasalle shares a traditional Puerto Rican song invoking the voice of his ancestors. Thank you Alex for serving as our healer during #EASJ2018 and teaching us about your spiritual practice. #ElevateTheGenius@ManuelaArcLas
@neva_walker@ColemanSF1 former Minnesota legislator reminds us that we do need to hold our people in office accountable but we also need to support them, to hold them, and continue to be their community. #EducationAnew#ElevateTheGenius