24th Annual Beat the Odds Awards
Five Los Angeles high school students were recognized at Children’s Defense Fund – California’s 25th annual Beat the Odds® Awards gala on Dec.
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Marian Wright Edelman Headlines Bay Area Events
On December 1, Children’s Defense Fund Founder and President Marian Wright Edelman connected with child advocates throughout the Bay Area.
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Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
Long Beach youth were celebrated for their commitment to social justice, leadership and valuable contributions in advancing CDF-CA’s mission and improving conditions in their community and schools at the Action Scholars Leadership Awards ceremony on October 28th in Long Beach.
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Putting Criminal Justice on Trial
Redemption, reintegration and restoration were only a few of the themes explored during the 3rd Annual Justice on Trial Festival - an event that showcases groundbreaking films, panels, and speakers in the criminal justice reform space.
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2015 State Legislative Wins
This past Sunday marked the deadline for Governor Jerry Brown to sign or veto a range of bills; capping an action-packed year of legislative advocacy by our staff and partners.
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ConnectWithRespect Youth Action
Long Beach student leaders and YO!LB members took selfies with their favorite teachers and school staff last week to highlight the role that positive and respectful relationships play in building supportive schools.
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Twitter chat puts the spot light on juvenile solitary confinement
Ending the inhumane practice of solitary confinement in juvenile facilities is among the greatest civil rights struggles of our time
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Poverty solutions from those who’ve experienced it
Said Alex Johnson: “Thank you to the three amazing young adult leaders who spoke passionately and deliberately about one of the most critical and overlooked public policy issues impacting our communities.
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Students and Parents Speak Out for Educational Equity in Long Beach
On June 2nd, we joined with youth leaders from the very Student Matters Campaign to protest Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD)’s failure to engage students, parents and community members in decisions on how to spend new funding intended to benefit high-needs students.
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