Felt empowered to write this after a long year (and lifetime) of feeling invisible.
"The oppression will only continue as long as we and our allies are silent."
@CLASP_DC
https://t.co/bM1UcXGMzN
I wrote about Stratford University's closure in 2022. Imagine my surprise when I learned a new website for the defunct college had popped up. Little did I know it was one of many zombie colleges, and that I'd end up applying to it, my college journey👇🏽
https://t.co/ERK6rik6U3
@CamdenCDC is addressing food insecurity by reimagining urban agriculture & working with local partners to develop the local food system infrastructure necessary for sustained food security. Reverend Keith Davis reflects on #FoodJustice in Camden: https://t.co/FY3hFNOsye
In the first of a series in partnership with @npquarterly on Black Food Sovereignty, LeeAnn Morrissette writes: “History teaches us that solutions to social problems are most likely to come from communities that have been excluded from the social good.” https://t.co/mACEkv9sG7
📬🗞YOUTH ORGANIZERS AND ORGANIZATIONS CALL FOR INCREASED REPRESENTATION OF YOUNG AMERICANS IN GOVERNMENT AFTER HISTORIC YOUTH TURNOUT IN 2022 MIDTERMS
#youthingov#youthvote
Thank you @POTUS for recognizing the importance of the youth vote and shouting me out! Looking forward to working together to bring young people to the policy making table.
.@POTUS is right, young people DID turn out in record numbers, just like we did in 2018 and 2020.
We’ve more than earned our seat at the table. The time is now for #YouthInGov!
"Community supervision" is a leading driver of mass criminalization, especially in Black communities and other communities of color. We need an entirely new paradigm to support the needs of individuals returning home from correctional facilities. https://t.co/aHt5gsO7to
SAVE THE DATE! This October, we are bringing you a week full of advocacy and action in Washington, DC and virtually! Join us as we come together to use our voices to share resources, demand change, service our community & more!
Watch this space for more details coming soon!
Young ppl turned out BIG in 2020, demanding leaders listen to us. Congress is now deciding our future.
This climate bill is not enough. It's deeply flawed. But it must pass. Then, Congress must get back to work.
Here's what youth leaders say to Congress:
https://t.co/odOZpz2BM5
“In my role at @TheNext100, I’ve been able to do the work of engaging directly impacted communities in developing policy solutions through partnership with trusted organizations.” -@C_Hinds_#InclusivePolicy
We asked policy employees about their experiences in the workplace with #InclusivePolicy. We’ll be continuing this conversation with @MichaelDTubbs, @DPhamK, @GraduateIsabel, @C_Hinds_ & others on July 20th at 12pm ET.
Register to join us! https://t.co/H1yXfIfRMx
At 12pm ET on July 20th we’ll discuss #InclusivePolicy with @MichaelDTubbs, @DPhamK, @GraduateIsabel & others.
We want to know: Have you ever received relevant professional development in a policy job? If so, what?
https://t.co/H1yXfIfRMx
I’m back! Grateful to rep @helping_change and join @TheNext100 and incredible lineup of speakers and panelists for this important conversation on building a more equitable policy sector!
🤔How can we create a more inclusive policy sector? Next Wednesday at 12pm ET, join us & @GenForward_UChi for a conversation about how to center directly impacted communities in policy work.
Register today!
https://t.co/H1yXfHYgUZ
#NewDealforYouth changemakers are unveiling their legislative agenda NOW!! Check them out and let's make this happen. https://t.co/oZnLT7d300 @NewDeal4Youth