Mobilizing the Youth Vote in 2017 and Beyond

Mobilizing the Youth Vote in 2017 and Beyond

By Laneisha Butler, Youth Organizer Voters of color matter and make the difference, especially in close races, as election results in Alabama reminded us this week. In a state plagued with voter suppression, Black voters overcame various disenfranchising barriers and...
Youth Power 2017: From Rooted Resilience to Rising Power

Youth Power 2017: From Rooted Resilience to Rising Power

By Laneisha Butler, Youth Organizer Last month’s Youth Power conference hosted by the Funders’ Collaborative on Youth Organizing, a collective dedicated to “promot[ing] the leadership of low-income young people and young people of color in social justice organizing,”...
KTVU Interview with Oakland Rising Director Jessamyn Sabbag

KTVU Interview with Oakland Rising Director Jessamyn Sabbag

Oakland Rising Director Jessamy Sabbag appeared on KTVU news this week to talk about the proposed A’s new stadium. [Watch the segment] When asked about the proposed location and the reasons for pushback, Sabbag commented “first and foremost, we’re...