The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2020

Troy Alim, who has been a social justice activist for the past several years, said he is inspired by the leadership of young Black students and agrees that most of the university statements are window dressing. “I Troy Alim, Midwest engagement manager for the Young Invincibles youth advocacy group.

Advocacy 145

Advocacy Social Justice History Cultures 145

Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 15, 2024

Post photos and videos to social media with the hashtag #TeachTruth Below are examples of day of action activities, from prior events around the country. Area Educators for Social Justice has secured the following co-sponsors for this year, in addition to the co-host, the African American Civil War Museum and Memorial.

Teaching 52

Teaching Historic Sites Archiving Museum 52

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

But the National Charter Collaborative, a nonprofit designed to create and support opportunities for charter school leaders of color, has to date identified more than 400 single-site schools in which people of color either lead the school and/or make up at least 30 percent of the board and leadership teams, according to CEO Kim Smith.

Charter School 100

Charter School Private School Heritage Social Justice 100

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Jake McGraw, of the Jackson-based William Winter Institute, a social justice and racial reconciliation group, said lawmakers thinking of solutions must acknowledge the sum of barriers outside of school in places like Holmes: poor access to health care and the lack of economic development. That is a fact. We need to acknowledge that.”.

Private School 143

Private School High School Public School Economics 143

Zinn Education Project

APRIL 2, 2024

Married for 40 plus years, they lived in North Kingsville, Ohio, and continued to support social justice causes with a focus on education. Under her leadership they traveled to South Africa, where they visited Robben Island Prison where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned and they visited Soweto. S he lost in 1986 and won in 1990.

Social Justice 108

Social Justice Civics Leadership Economics 108

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

In Indiana, thanks to DeVos’ funding of advocacy organizations and her financial contributions to political campaigns, then-Gov. Related: Foundations aren’t helping anyone if they’re not serious about social justice. Consequently, black-led organizations have a responsibility let her carry her own bags for a while.

Social Justice 83

Social Justice Advocacy Public School Private School 83