Youth
The power and hope of the March on Washington
August 27, 2013It was thrilling to travel from New Haven to Washington with a bus full of young people age 7 on up looking for hope and eager to act. At the march, they collected over 200 signatures...
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Pro-union panelists call for labor outreach to blacks and youth
August 15, 2013"Our issues can be overcome. Diversity is a great strength."
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Arizona mural dramatizes killings by border agents
August 13, 2013"Mother Demands Justice" was the theme of a press conference and protest at the unveiling of a large public mural in downtown Tucson commemorating the murder of a Mexican teen.
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Florida’s Dream Defenders convene their own legislative session
July 25, 2013The Dream Defenders, a multi-racial human rights organization of youth, began their takeover of the Florida Statehouse last week.
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Oakland’s Trayvon Martin rally: “Keep fighting” for justice
July 23, 2013Oakland youth took leadership of the event, spotlighting the effects of the shooting and verdict. They took turns to speak movingly of their reactions to hearing of the death of Martin.
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