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To get better, more equitable outcomes for youth and families, we have to give youth decision making power. To do so, Cradle to Career Fresno County supported a youth-led impact assessment aimed at understanding and addressing the lack of STEM diversity at a local high school. This new case study, published in partnership with Fresno C2C and Kids Impact Initiative, shares insights from the process: https://hubs.li/Q02l6jD60

Beyond the Margins: BIPOC Support Space ⏰ Time:  Oct. 16th: 4:30-6:30 pm Nov. 6th: 4:30-6:30 pm Dec. 4th: 4:30-6:30 pm 🏫 Where: Cross Cultural Center Community Lounge, Student Community Center   👥 Facilitators: Tatum Phan Hey there, beautiful souls! 🌈✊ Join us in Beyond the Margins, a space dedicated to the strength and stories of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. 🌟🤗 In this powerful gathering, we're all about: ✅ Building a supportive community. ✅ Finding resilience in our roots. ✅ Navigating the UC Davis journey. ✅ Discussing our unique challenges. ✅ Exploring our intersecting identities. ✅ Tackling microaggressions and "isms." ✅ Embracing academics, careers, and family. ✅ Cultivating holistic well-being. Refreshments provided – because every gathering should be nourishing. 🍃🍪 Ready to embrace your journey beyond the margins? 🚀 To sign up, send an email to Tatum at tktphan@ucdavis.edu. Let's empower each other through our stories! 💌💪 #BeyondTheMargins #SupportSquad #BIPOCPower #CCCConnection #YouAreNotAlone #StrengthInUnity" Image Description: A swirling mass of amorphous color with the words "Beyond the Margins: BIPOC Support Space" running along the bottom of the image. There is a banner at the top that says, "Fall 2024 quarter registration now open".

As I delved into The Education Trust–West Equity in Practice March 2024 newsletter highlighting Womxn’s Herstory Month, Dr. Christopher Nellum's poignant words resonated deeply. He speaks of intentionally encouraging his young daughter to "take up space," emphasizing the significance of empowering young individuals to express themselves fully. This sentiment brought to mind a recent experience at an equity advisory committee meeting that I facilitated. During the meeting, a young student courageously stepped forward, using his voice to and address how our district could combat bullying and racially motivated behaviors in schools. His voice and insight were inspiring. I found myself non-verbally urging him to continue, to "take up space", as did others in the room, creating a supportive environment for him to share his thoughts and strategies. Reflecting on this, I realized how often we inadvertently stifle the voices of young people, either by encouraging them to remain silent or by limiting their expression. This student's initial quiet observation at the meeting underscored the importance of creating spaces where young individuals feel empowered to speak up. Dr. Nellum's message serves as a powerful reminder of the impact we can have by simply holding space for our youth. It is through such actions that we nurture their sense of agency and empower them to make a difference. #equityineducation #studentvoice #studentagency #racialjustice #takeupspace

The application for the next cohort of the Working Towards Racial Equity (WTRE) Series is now open! What is WTRE? 👇 The Lawrence Hall of Science and Justice Outside launched the Working Towards Racial Equity workshop series in 2018 and are officially ready to invite a new cohort of organizations to participate! This series and associated research study supports environmental and outdoor science organizations (including those dedicated to outdoor learning, #environmentaljustice, #environmentalscience, #environmentalliteracy, youth development, and community development) to build capacity to foster equitable, inclusive, and culturally relevant work environments and organizations. It centers #racialequity in its approach because we recognize that racism is at the heart of inequity in the environmental field and in the United States, broadly. We are accepting applications for 5 mid-sized outdoor science organizations (~20-75 staff) to learn with us. The project will kick off with an in-person convening in February of 2025, and activities (in-person and virtual) will continue through to early 2028. What are you waiting for?! Applications are due May 1st at noon. Visit lwrnce.org/WTRE to learn more and apply. #outdoorscience #outdoorscienceorganization

Check out this video. An example of the transformative work of Metro United Way. Real people, real stories, real impact. We are changing lives!

Celebrating Diversity and Access in Iowa Head Start Programs Using one of the first systems in the U.S. that includes child-level data from Head Start recipients statewide, our latest research underscores the program's pivotal role in providing access to diverse and underserved communities. Findings reveal that Asian, Black, and Hispanic children are more likely to be enrolled in Head Start compared to their White counterparts. As we continue to explore this data, the importance of programs like Head Start in supporting early childhood education and advancing equity remains clear. Our findings highlight the need for sustained efforts to ensure all children have access to the resources they need. https://lnkd.in/gF__xHXP #DataDriven #EquityInEducation #HeadStart

Cradle to Career Fresno County is equipping youth to lead systems change in Fresno County, California. How? By supporting a youth-led impact assessment aimed at understanding and addressing the lack of STEM diversity at a local high school. See the impact in our latest case study, published in partnership with Fresno C2C and Kids Impact Initiative: https://hubs.li/Q02mwb-y0

Have you attended allyship trainings in the past? There's always more to learn, as the journey toward equity and justice is a lifelong commitment. Our empowering allyship workshop offers a fresh perspective on promoting racial equity and justice as a lifestyle. Learn more & register >> https://bit.ly/3IbROs4

Introducing the "My Name Is" Campaign by the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion! Join us in recognizing the significance of names and the impact it has on fostering a sense of belonging. Whether in medicine or education, calling someone by their name is a powerful acknowledgment of their humanity and dignity. "Our names are a huge part of who we are as individuals," says Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Director for the Center for Student Belonging Dioscaris R. Garcia, PhD. "This is why I felt that the My Name Is campaign is so important. It is essentially empowering individuals to say, 'This is who I am.'" Explore the stories of our community members through engaging videos, and discover the beauty in correctly pronouncing and using names and dive deeper with our infographic and Pearls and Pitfalls guide: https://lnkd.in/e9JK7WCX

Panel Discussion at SXSW: Navigating the Future with Austin Area Urban League Black Future House The discussion centered around the necessity of intergenerational collaboration in advocacy-working collectively across different age groups. We recognize the contributions of older generations in paving the way for the next generation. Now the helm is being taken up by young advocates such as me. However, it's crucial to note that advocacy extends beyond personal aspirations; it involves empowering and learning from younger advocates to shape their visions for the future. The call to action emphasizes collective action in addressing pressing issues such as the assault on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), peaceful protests, and challenges in education. It underscores the need for unified voices in advocating for change, urging active participation in legislative processes, electoral engagement, community dialogues, and other platforms to strengthen our collective impact.