Youth Liberty Squad

California students organizing for freedom and justice. Youth led. ✊🏽 Founded by @aclu_socal #YouthLibertySquad

[Senator Steven Bradford @SenBradfordCA]

My #SB1348 will create a designation recognizing colleges & universities in CA that stand out for their commitments to serving Black students who are historically underrepresented on campuses. CA's "Black-Serving Institutions" will be a welcoming signal for prospective students.

[Senator Steven Bradford @SenBradfordCA]

I joined @ACLU_CalAction at the “State of Black Education CA Report Card.” 70 yrs after Brown v Board of Education, CA has declining enrollment & segregated schools. But I'm proud to see so many advocates, students, parents & educators working to close the opportunity gap.

[ACLU California Action @ACLU_CalAction]

Watch the event LIVE at [@]YouthLibertySquad’s Instagram: https://t.co/6jKjQ8Dh8W

[Youth Liberty Squad @YLS_ACLUSoCal]

Powerful day in Sacramento! Linsdey from the #YouthLibertySquad and Kailani from @BlackStudentsCU representing!

[ACLU California Action @ACLU_CalAction]

Today, on the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, @YLS_ACLUSoCal, @SACBPSB, @BlackOrgProject, & partners were recognized for their advocacy of Black education.

Thank you, @JoshNewmanCA, for honoring them in the California State Senate. #CALeg

[Youth Liberty Squad @YLS_ACLUSoCal]

Powerful event yesterday!

[ACLU California Action @ACLU_CalAction]

Our State of Black Education California Report Card is LIVE!

🔗https://t.co/Y5In5WmFD1

Our report card highlights 24 areas of disparities & injustices that limit opportunities for Black students + an examination of education equity & justice.

[Youth Liberty Squad @YLS_ACLUSoCal]

Please join us in Sacramento @ib2_real @SenBradfordCA @AsmTinaMcKinnor @AsmCoreyJackson @TonyThurmond !

[Youth Liberty Squad @YLS_ACLUSoCal]

Join Youth Liberty Squad students along with @BlackOrgProject @SACBPSB @asmakilahweber @AsmMiaBonta and students and parents from Oakland, LA, Stockton, Sacramento, Inglewood, and other school districts. 📌RSVP: https://t.co/KrQwm3AEed

[ACLU California Action @ACLU_CalAction]

It's been 70 years since Brown v. Board, and we still have a lot of work to do before that promise is fulfilled.

Join us next Weds. for our State of Black Education event in Sacramento, where we'll be unveiling the Black Education Report Card.

📌RSVP: https://t.co/aSz0RBPWnV

[Youth Liberty Squad @YLS_ACLUSoCal]

Magical day at @LASchools ArtsFest! The #YouthLibertySquad received an award for the district for their arts advocacy and #ArtsJustice over the years. Students gifted @NickMelvoinBD4 art in appreciation for his support of arts and mental health in the district.

[Board Member Melvoin @NickMelvoinBD4]

What a beautiful day of art and music on a beautiful day in Los Angeles! It was such a joy to see so many expressions of our students' brilliance at LAUSD's #ArtsFest 🎨🎶💃

[Youth Liberty Squad @YLS_ACLUSoCal]

Go Lindsey!

[ACLU California Action @ACLU_CalAction]

Decades of research demonstrate that minor interactions with law enforcement or the criminal legal systems can cause long-term harm to young people.

Lindsey Weatherspoon @YLS_ACLUSoCal speaks to the importance of #AB2441 ⤵️ #ACLULobbyDay2024 #CALeg

[Youth Liberty Squad @YLS_ACLUSoCal]

Join YLS students and @MyCASC on May 7th for a special webinar for CA Student Mental Health Week! Register and learn more here. https://t.co/Mih5LcpaEX

[Amir Whitaker @DrKnuckyEsq]

Join us for our #ReimagineSchoolCounseling Town Hall 11\16! Some LBUSD counselors serve 800+ students🤯. Join students & educators demanding change. Hosted by @publicadvocates @cdfca @Cal4Justice @ACLU_SoCal and guests from @MyCASC . RSVP at https://t.co/09hLkhVYbE

[Youth Liberty Squad @YLS_ACLUSoCal]

Join us for Arts Advisory Council #4 meeting on August 23th at 5:30PM. Participate virtually with students, educators, and advocates to provide input on arts education in LAUSD.

RSVP at https://t.co/YXj8bsB8QE and join us on ZOOM: https://t.co/OApF7A237S

[ACLU California Action @ACLU_CalAction]

Celebrating an important step forward for students on #SB274 with the amazing advocacy of Senator @NancySkinnerCA, @DoloresHuerta, and our coalition partners. Together, we can advance education equity.

[Alberto M. Carvalho @LAUSDSup]

Support saves lives. Together, we are reimagining mental health as a critical part of every child’s healthy development. Grateful to meet with students from the ACLU Youth Liberty Squad and @NickMelvoinBD4 to discuss the importance of student mental health. #IBelieveInLAUSD

[Youth Liberty Squad @YLS_ACLUSoCal]

Join us for LAUSD’s 2nd Arts Advisory Council meeting on April 25th virtually or in-person. Hear from students, educators, and advocates. We’ll be joined by the @lausdarts @UTLAnow @create_ca @Arts4LA @AHJNetwork @LACountyArtsEd . #ArtsJustice RSVP at https://t.co/G7PSMAltrG

[DrRivasforLAStudents, LAUSD, District 2 @DrRivasBD2]

ACLU SoCal is accepting applications for the Youth Liberty Squad, now through June 4th. @ACLU_SoCa @YLS_ACLUSoCal #LAUSD #BD2

[Youth Liberty Squad @YLS_ACLUSoCal]

Today is Mental Health Action Day. It's also the day that some school administrators are violating the #mentalhealth rights of #YouthLibertySquad students. Students have a right to excused absences related to #mentalhealth. Learn more at https://t.co/LUcBskd6WV

[Vice President Kamala Harris Archived @VP46Archive]

On Mental Health Action Day, I want everyone to know that they are seen and deserve access to the support they need.

Young mental health advocates, Alyssa, Christopher, Meera, and Jaiden, joined me to share advice and resources for how to care for ourselves and each other.

[ACLU @ACLU]

The Biden administration has released a new asylum ban that takes effect tomorrow, May 11th.

The ban closes off a pathway to safety for the majority of refugees in desperate need of it.

[Youth Liberty Squad @YLS_ACLUSoCal]

Our town hall for #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth was powerful! We dedicated a new tree to young lives lost. Thanks to @DrRivasBD2 & @NickMelvoinBD4 staff for engaging with students as they shared experiences. Thanks to @MyCASC & @casponline for joining. 🙏🏾 @AHJNetwork @Culture_LA

[ACLU @ACLU]

📢 Calling all high school students 📢

Join us for a week of training in Washington, DC, to build your advocacy skills and learn from people doing social justice work across the nation.

The deadline to apply is May 15 — don't miss out!
https://t.co/K34dGObRgb