This institute is an introductory organizing training for young organizers, young member leaders, and youth organizers from across the country. Participants will come together to build their skills, exchange lessons learned, and strategize to fight and win justice for our communities. We’ll develop a solid and systematic orientation to the fundamentals of organizing, including base-building,… Read More
Archives: Social Justice
Dinner Discussion: Being a POC at an Independent School
Dinner Discussion About Being a POC at an Independent School Friday, Nov 11 | 6–9:30pm | Oakland College Preparatory School is having a discussion for high school students of color to share their experiences in independent schools to support one another and develop solutions together. Get more info or sign up in The Center. Read More
Social Justice Seed Funding
You’ve had time to simmer those social justice thoughts. Now it’s time to plan and take action! YFYI has launched over 275 youth-led projects with 2.5 Million dollars in funding since 2013. Now its YOUR turn to join the YFYI family and lead with new ideas. Check out our grant info below and connect with us… Read More
CHALK Paid Positions, Deadline May 27
CHALK will be recruiting youth as of May 2016! They have over 20 available positions. Please read the flyer carefully to see what positions are available. Below are brief descriptions, though the flyer will have more details. Application deadline: Friday, May 27th at 5pm sharp. Pay rate is $13.00 Per Hour (Starting July 1st) No experience needed, they will train you!… Read More
LYRIC Paid Summer Internships
Sequoia Leadership Institute (a program of LYRIC) is hiring lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, & questioning (LGBTQQ) and ally youth ages 13-18 for our PAID summer internships. Are you age 13-18 and in Middle or High School? Are interested in getting PAID!? Do you have a flexible schedule? Want to build your leadership skills and… Read More
United State of Girls Summit & Rally, May 14
Inspired by the United State of Women Summit taking place at the White House in May, Girls in Government, Leadership, and Service (GGLS), a before-school class at Julia Morgan School for Girls (JMSG), is hosting a United State of Girls Rally & Summit on Saturday, May 14, from 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. They hope to… Read More
Race and the Law—JCRC Town Hall, April 7
Is there a link between racial profiling and police violence? What role does implicit bias play in our criminal justice system? How have sentencing laws disparately impacted communities of color? Join a Town Hall and engage in a consensus building process through real-time polling. Please RSVP online. April 7 – 6:30-8:00pm Impact HUB Oakland 2323 Broadway,… Read More