Grounded in our commitment to peace, unity and justice, the mission of Youth Together is to address the root causes of educational inequities by developing multiracial youth leaders and engaging school community allies to promote positive school change.
POLITICAL EDUCATION
We do research, as well as create and provide political education to our students across sites. We believe that youth are integral to creating lasting change in our communities, and make sure that we equip our students with the tools they need to think critically.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
Our students learn the value of community first hand through the outreach work that we do. We strive to give our students the opportunity to lead their community, but first make sure that they are grounded in the skills.
EDUCATIONAL CHANGE
While we teach our students that the community is the first place to organize, we also make sure to arm our students with the advocacy skills they need to make broad and institutionalized changes to better the experiences of their peers.
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How do y’all feel about mail-in-voting?
Many use mail in voting because of a variety of issues, and isn’t about fraud. It’s about access! Many vulnerable communities depend on the mail in system, and without it, will continue to be unheard.
Also: have y’all heard that OAKLAND APPROVED THE VOTE 16 BALLOT INITIATIVE FOR THIS NOVEMBER?! For the first time in Oakland, young people (16 & 17 year-olds) May have access to the power to directly influence and vote for their elected officials.
Young people are the ONLY real constituents of the education system, and have NO say in its functioning. That’s a shame!
Whether it’s by mail or in person, we hope that you turn out this fall to help young people make this amazing possibility a reality.
Trump tried to troll Michigan's Secretary of State on voting laws. It didn't end well for him.
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Benson fired several bipartisan mic drops at Trump, who eventually deleted his tweets.Shoutout to all the students doing great things and being recognized for your academic achievement! We see you!
African American Honor Roll 2020
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In partnership with the Oakland Unified School District’s Office of Equity: African American Male Achievement, African American Female Excellence, Oscar Wrig...A victory!
The SAT has been the Regina George of the HS to college world for decades.
The bus finally came! #dingdong
UC makes landmark decision to drop ACT and SAT requirement for admission
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UC regents vote to suspend SAT and ACT testing requirements for admission, marking a turning point in the debate over standardized test scores.Be safe out there, community!
Trump says he won't close the country if second wave of coronavirus hits
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President Donald Trump said Thursday "we are not closing our country" if the U.S. is hit by a second wave of coronavirus infections.A remembrance of a Freedom Fighter!
Ms. Kochiyama was an activist, organizer, and leader in the Asian American Movement. A lifelong advocate for her community and other communities of color, Kochiyama is well known for her association with Malcolm X, as well as her work around racial integration and separation.
Born on May 16, 1921, she would have turned 99 this year.
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This tribute video was made for the memorial services held in Oakland, Los Angeles and New York for Yuri Kochiyama. Music by Blue Scholars "Yuri Kochiyama" E...