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How Social Justice Movements Begin
SAN DIEGO – On Friday, Feb. 12, Marguerite Casey Foundation began its first-ever regional convening of California grantees with a performance by the Border Angels, a social justice and human rights...
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One Student Helps Others Create Educational Equity in East Los Angeles
Eduardo Pacheco comes from a community in East Los Angeles that is plagued by poverty, violence and low college attendance. Eduardo Pacheco Despite these and other financial hardships, Eduardo is...
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Locked Up and Lost: HIV Behind Bars
Spend a little time talking with Bryan C. Jones and you’ll have a hard time thinking of him as average. But, like far too many Black men, the 55-year-old from Ohio has spent time locked up. When Jones...
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How a Youth-Led Solution Is Helping America
“Youth engagement” is all the rage these days in philanthropic circles—and for good reason. Young people are among our most innovative thinkers and passionate advocates—especially when it comes to...
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Marguerite Casey Foundation Marks 15 Years of Supporting Families
Embed anniversary video <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.equalvoiceforfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/MCF_15! rev-desktop.mp4" frameborder="0"...
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America’s Next Leaders: An Ariz. Youth Backs Safe Schools for All
Each story in the “America’s Next Leaders 2016” special series features a young person who contributes to his or her community and has received a Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty...
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America’s Next Leaders: A LGBTQ Youth Strives for Solutions
Each story in the “America’s Next Leaders 2016” special series features a young person who contributes to his or her community and has received a Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty...
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America’s Next Leaders: Safety Is a Family Matter for Texas Woman
Each story in the “America’s Next Leaders 2016” special series features a young person who contributes to his or her community and has received a Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty...
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America’s Next Leaders: Education Is Key for Chicago Youth
Each story in the “America’s Next Leaders 2016” special series features a young person who contributes to his or her community and has received a Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty...
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America’s Next Leaders: Youth Thrive When They’re Encouraged
Each story in the “America’s Next Leaders 2016” special series features a young person who contributes to his or her community and has received a Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty...
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America’s Next Leaders: A Youth Fights Oppression by Engaging
Each story in the “America’s Next Leaders 2016” special series features a young person who contributes to his or her community and has received a Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty...
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America’s Next Leaders: A Youth Lifts Up Those Who Were Incarcerated
Each story in the “America’s Next Leaders 2016” special series features a young person who contributes to his or her community and has received a Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty...
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America’s Next Leaders: Youth Leaders, Just as Important as Adult Ones
Each story in the “America’s Next Leaders 2016” special series features a young person who contributes to his or her community and has received a Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty...
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America’s Next Leaders: A NOLA Youth Defends ‘Everyone’s Humanity’
Each story in the “America’s Next Leaders 2016” special series features a young person who contributes to his or her community and has received a Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty...
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Why the Rural Poor Should Always Merit Attention in America
When the Economic Development Authority of McDowell County in West Virginia announced the opening of a privately-owned prison in 2006, hundreds of laid-off coal miners expected jobs would flood into...
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America’s Next Leaders: A Calif. Woman Works to Stop Sexual Assault
Each story in the “America’s Next Leaders 2016” special series features a young person who contributes to his or her community and has received a Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty...
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America’s Next Leaders: S.F. Teen’s Goal? Ensure Youth Voice Is Heard
Each story in the “America’s Next Leaders 2016” special series features a young person who contributes to his or her community and has received a Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty...
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America’s Next Leaders: A Black Youth’s Focus? Mentoring in Baltimore
Each story in the “America’s Next Leaders 2016” special series features a young person who contributes to his or her community and has received a Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty...
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America’s Next Leaders: Fla. Youth’s Advocacy Inspires
Each story in the “America’s Next Leaders 2016” special series features a young person who contributes to his or her community and has received a Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty...
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Are Tiny Homes a Solution to Homelessness?
In 2001, a group of homeless people In Portland, Oregon, set up a campsite under a downtown bridge. The city didn’t have enough shelter space to accommodate its homeless population, and as the camp...
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America’s Next Leaders: A Chicago Teen Stands Up for the Homeless
Each story in the “America’s Next Leaders 2016” special series features a young person who contributes to his or her community and has received a Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty...
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Elideth Hernandez – She Works ‘Hard to Make Sure Things Go Right’
Hero’s name: Elideth Hernandez Home city: Chicago Their organization: Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP) How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable...
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Josie Bacallao – A Florida Latina Works to Empower New Americans
Hero’s name: Josie Bacallao Home city: Hollywood, Florida Organization affiliation: Hispanic Unity of Florida How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an...
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Yadira Gonzalez – A Texas Mom Stands Up for Her Colonia and Kids
Hero’s name: Yadira Gonzalez Home city: Alamo, Texas Their organization: La Union del Pueblo Entero How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable...
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Gloria Harris – A Chicago Grandma Works for Equity in Education
Hero’s name: Gloria Harris Home city: Chicago Their organization: Community Organizing and Family Issues How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable...
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Xavier Jennings – His ‘Rise Up’ Class Empowers Denver Youth
Hero’s name: Xavier Jennings Home city: Denver Organization affiliation: YouthBuild How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable world? “Xavier...
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Hector Herrera – Started Villapalooza to Boost Music in Little Village
Hero’s name: Hector Herrera Home city: Chicago Their organization: Villapalooza (Little Village Music Festival) How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an...
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Lorena Andrade – Stands With Workers, Launches Social Enterprises
Hero’s name: Lorena Andrade Home city: El Paso, Texas Organization affiliation: La Mujer Obrera How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable world?...
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The Whites – A Ky. Couple Say Empathy Leads to True Progress
Hero’s name: Homer and Mary Lou White Home city: Georgetown, Kentucky Organization affiliation: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s...
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Myisa Whitlock – Passion Drives Her Goal of Positive Change
Hero’s name: Myisa Whitlock Home city: St. Louis Organization affiliation: STL Rise! How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable world? “Myisa...
View ArticlePamela Wray – A Birmingham Woman Who ‘Goes Where Angels Fear’
Hero’s name: Pamela D. Wray Home city: Birmingham Organization affiliation: The Lighthouse for Recovery Ministries and Safe Haven Dog Sanctuary How does the person’s work advance social justice? What...
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Olivia Zarate – A Grandma and Advocate for Streetlights and Health Care
Hero’s name: Olivia Zarate Home city: Mission, Texas Organization affiliation: La Union del Pueblo Entero How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable...
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Maria Villareal – A ‘Hero of Compton,’ Especially to Those Who Know Best
Hero’s name: Maria Villarel Home city: Compton, California Organization affiliation: Latino Chamber of Commerce How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an...
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Cesar Mata – A Birmingham Hero Who Stands for Human Rights
Hero’s name: Cesar Mata Home city: Birmingham Organization affiliation: Greater Birmingham Ministries (GBM), Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice and Adelante Alabama Worker Center How does the...
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Vanessa Moses – Leading the Fight for Good Housing, Immigrant Rights
Hero’s name: Vanessa Moses Home cities: San Francisco and Oakland Organization affiliation: Causa Justa :: Just Cause How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for...
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Daniel Naranjo – A Farmworker Who Knows Organizing Brings Change
Hero’s name: Daniel Naranjo Home city: Fellsmere, Florida Organization affiliation: Farmworker Association of Florida How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for...
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Taishi Neuman – A Mom Fights for Good Housing, Inspiring Her Kids
Hero’s name: Taishi Neuman Home city: Chicago Organization affiliation: Chicago Coalition for the Homeless How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an...
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San Juanita Aguirre – Her Son Inspires Health Outreach Work in Texas
Hero’s name: San Juana Aguirre Home city: Mission, Texas Organization affiliation: La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for...
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Serena Owen – A Kentucky Leader Calls for an ‘Inclusive Community’
Hero’s name: Serena Owen Home city: Elsmere, Kentucky Organization affiliation: Kentuckians For The Commonwealth How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an...
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James Mackey – #StuckOnReplay Founder Takes on Prison Slavery
Hero’s name: James Mackey Home city: Boston Organization affiliation: #StuckOnReplay How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable world? “James Mackey...
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Arnulfo Manriquez – Equity and Families Are at Center of His Work
Hero’s name: Arnulfo Manriquez Home city: Chula Vista, California Organization affiliation: MAAC How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable world?...
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Maria Elena Ramos – An Immigrant Organizes for Kids and Technology
Hero’s name: Maria Elena Ramos Home city: San Francisco Organization affiliation: Coleman Advocates for Children & Youth How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s...
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Derrick Ayson – A California Educator Who Stands Up for What Is Right
Hero’s name: Derrick Ayson Home city: Los Angeles How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an equitable world? “Derrick Ayson was born in Stockton, California...
View ArticleGabriela Castaneda – Supports Bridges and Hugs on U.S.-Mexico Border
Hero’s name: Gabriela Castaneda Home city: El Paso, Texas Organization affiliation: Border Network for Human Rights How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an...
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Ninfa Aleman – An Empowered, Confident Heroine in South Texas
Hero’s name: Ninfa Aleman Home city: Brownsville, Texas Organization affiliation: La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) How does the person’s work advance social justice? What is the person’s vision for an...
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Anza Becnel – A NOLA Organizer Helps People Gain ‘Their Lives Back’
Hero’s name: Anza Becnel Home city: New Orleans Organization affiliation: Stand With Dignity at the New Orleans Workers’ Center for Racial Justice How does the person’s work advance social justice?...
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Trump’s First 100 Days: Workers Get Pummeled. People Fight Back.
As the contours of Donald Trump’s presidency over its first 100 days – and the priorities of the Republican-majority Congress – take shape, the economic impact on working families of this agenda is...
View ArticleHow Social Justice Movements Start
Read the Equal Voice News special report, “How Social Justice Movements Begin,” and the companion story, “Taking Networks to a New Level: Foundation Fuels a Movement.”
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Why I Fight for Clean Water in the Cumberland Mountains
I grew up in the Cumberland Mountains near Jellico, Tennessee. My great-grandfather was a coal miner and my grandfather was a coal miner, on my mother’s side. I was the first in my family to go to...
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Troubled Waters: Tennessee Families Stand Up for a Clean Environment
CLAIRFIELD, Tenn. — On the northern slope of Cooper Ridge – a long, low-slung rise in Tennessee’s Cumberland Mountains – sits the 127-year-old Hatfield Cemetery, a well-maintained strip of...
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