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Boys & Men of Color Summit Fosters Brotherhood

December 5, 2019 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Thirty diverse young men—most of whom had never met—sat in a circle recently in a room at Sacramento State University, during the 8th annual Boys & Men of Color Summit. The circle […]

Education

916 Ink Provides Young Writers Publishing Opportunities

October 24, 2019 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Three months ago, Molly Seely began a new chapter in her life by attending Amplify — a week-long summer camp for girls and boys in South Sacramento. Like traditional camps that involve […]

Youth

The Girl Inspired Conference Gives Young Women in Sacramento Advice on Success

June 20, 2019 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Days before she graduated from Pacific Elementary School in South Sacramento, 11-year-old Amyah Davis had a chance to hear successful women speak on important topics such as how to excel in life. […]

Youth

LaFCC Empowers Sacramento Youth to Thrive

June 6, 2019 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Paola Benitez was struggling in school – her grades were low and she was suffering from anger-management issues due to trauma experienced at home. Paola’s mother wanted to see her daughter succeed, […]

Education

Women’s Leadership Academy Helps Students Soar

April 11, 2019 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ A senior at Sacramento Charter High School, Kiarah Young, 17, is excited about her future — she’s been accepted to more than 25 colleges. A major factor in her development as a […]

Youth

City Department Expands to Focus on Youth

December 20, 2018 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ On January 1, 2018, the City of Sacramento reorganized its parks department with a new focus on youth and a new name: the Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment. The change […]

Education

Campaign Aims to Get More Students to Class

November 8, 2018 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Now that the November 6 election is history, the barrage of political mailers that overwhelmed voters also is over. But the U.S. Postal Service is still delivering a new type of message […]

Education

District and Advocates Work to Reduce Suspensions of Black Students

September 13, 2018 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ The number is stunning: One of every five African American males in the Sacramento City Unified School District was suspended in 2016-17, according to a report released this summer. In their report […]

Education

The Next Changemakers

July 26, 2018 California Endowment

BY EDGAR SANCHEZ A new generation of leaders is being trained to mobilize Sacramentans to fight for equal rights, better public schools and other noble causes in the 21st century. Training occurs on Wednesdays at […]

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