Senator Scott Wiener in partnership with Planned Parenthood NorCal present the 14th Annual Young Women’s Conference! The event will take place on Friday September 29th from 8:30am to 2:30pm. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. However transportation will not be available. Our office is the State Building, 455 Golden Gate Ave, which is easily accessible by public transit as we are… Read More
Archives: Civic Engagement
California High School Voter Education Weeks: September 18-29, 2017
The California Education Code designates the last two full weeks in April and September to be High School Voter Education Weeks. This provides an opportunity for high schools and their students to partner with county elections officials to promote civic education and participation on campus and foster an environment that cultivates lifelong voters and active… Read More
Riot Conference for Young Women of Color– Sign Up by March 31
Next month, on Saturday April 29th, Riot will be hosting our inaugural Riot Conference at UHS. This year’s theme is “Break the Glass.” Riot club’s Break The Glass Conference is an event for young women of color who attend select private independent schools in the Bay Area (please see below to view the full list… Read More
Civil Rights Leader Bob Moses Speaks as part of the Barbara Lee & Elihu Harris Lecture Series, February 25
Come hear Bob Moses, President and Founder of The Algebra Project and Director of Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)’s Mississippi Voter Registration Project, 1961-1964, and a Mississippi “Freedom Summer” lead organizer. Moses’ Civil Rights work in the 1960’s culminated in the national response to protect the fundamental right to vote. His current work seeks a… Read More
Encampment for Citizenship
The Encampment for Citizenship (EFC) provides leadership development for young people (ages 15-18) from many different ethnic/cultural, geographic and socio-economic backgrounds. The summer program is a compelling experience in democratic living, with emphasis on critical thinking and social action. We also offer year-round opportunities for leadership development, building community, and learning. Through these transformative experiences, young people gain… Read More
Celebrate Black History Month with KQED
Join KQED and it’s community partners to celebrate Black History Month by highlighting the life of Maya Angelou through spoken word and songs. Enjoy performances by Young Gifted and Black Sheros, The Lorraine Hansbury Dance group and spoken word artists from Youth Speaks as they channel the spirit and legacy of Dr. Angelou’s work. The… Read More