Category: YCAP/YST
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October Monthly Update 2013
This fall, Project South celebrates our partnerships! We are so thrilled to collaborate closely with some of the most inspiring organizations in the South. From working with Gulf Coast organizers on climate justice to connecting Women Watch Afrika to youth work in Atlanta to partnering with Alternate ROOTS for an upcoming BAM, Project South works to…
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Youth take action on the 50th Anniversary
An assembly in Dothan mobilizing young people from all across the south and the nation we will be collecting ballots on 24th to 28th. The whole nation is mobilizing in different places so get involved and come out. Click here to download the flyer for our actions on August 28 Download an action packet for…
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Julian wins Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty Award
August 5, 2013 Contact: Kathleen Baca, Director of Communications (206) 273-7381 kbaca@caseygrants.org Marguerite Casey Foundation Announces Santrecheel Julian as a 2013 Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty Award Winner SEATTLE – Marguerite Casey Foundation is pleased to announce 21-year-old Santrecheel Julian of Atlanta, Ga., as one of 14 young persons to receive the second annual Sargent…
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Youth 14-19: Apply now for Septima Clark Community Power Institute!
The Septima Clark Community Power Institute (SCCPI) is a youth leadership development and community organizing skills building experience for young people living in the Greater Atlanta area. We use local and regional history to learn about community organizing and develop skills to make positive community change. SCCPI returns Summer 2013!2013 Summer Youth Fellowship Application: June…
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April Update: South to Freedom
South to Freedom Hello Project South Family! Project South has been working hard with our local and regional partners over the last two years to build a revitalized Southern Freedom Movement. Through the Southern Movement Alliance, the We All Count Campaign, and the People’s 100 Days, we have built strong partnerships, and incredible movement momentum by…
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Project South Youth and Allies to Testify in DC to Stop School Closings!
This weekend in DC, we join allies at the Baltimore Algebra Project, Philadelphia Student Union, Alliance for Educational Justice (AEJ) and others! Check out the feature article and share it wide!Institute for Democracy Education in America feature >> #peoples100 @projectsouthSign up for the Peoples 100 Days: peoples100days.orgRead more about Southern Freedom Movement rising: southtosouth.org
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The facts on Georgia’s Amendment One
We’re a little late posting on this, but for those folks still on their way to the polls, here is some information to consider. Don’t know about Amendment One yet?Vote Smart has the text of the ballot online The Atlanta-Journal Constitution’s official op-ed opposes Amendment One: While we have some concerns about the implications to…
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Youth Vote Now! This week is National Voting Week for National Student Bill of Rights
Nov. 5th-9th is National Youth Voting Week!If you’re age 13-25, cast your ballot this week for the National Student Bill of Rights for All Youth.Complete the Ballot online now >>> The National Student Bill of Rights for All Youth (NSBR) brings together youth from across the country to define a vision for education and social…
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August Update: What we do now Matters.
Dear movement Family, The We All Count campaign continues to gather steam. There are now 28 Action Sites across the region. Will your community be the next to join? Tools & resources to aid your work right now: Cruise our online voting rights resource list, top-ranked by Google! Sample the buffet of tools from…
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Rapid Response: Project South Youth demand public redress for GA prisoners on Hunger Strike
We are calling on the GA DOC to follow its own rules and provide a public status review and restoration of rights to prisoners targeted for punishment after a peaceful strike. Right now, 35 Project South Youth leaders and allies from the Septima Clark Community Power Institute are at the Georgia Department of Corrections office…