Youth
Support for Dads
by Corey Rodda Fathers with full custody or partial custody can receive child support, but many men do not see child support as a resource that they are eligible for. Alec Poe was 18 years […]
Youth
Youth
The Girl Inspired Conference Gives Young Women in Sacramento Advice on Success
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]