Advocacy & Awareness Program

Advocacy & Awareness Program:

Overview:

Through the use of various channels and means of communication, the Resilient Youth Foundation vigorously pushes for the advancement and improvement of race relations, and fights to abolish racial inequalities.

Examples of Advocacy & Awareness:

Tracking to Nowhere:

Produced by the Resilient Youth Foundation, Tracking to Nowhere is a documentary that examines racial inequalities at Santa Monica High School with regards to education, interaction, and opportunities available. The film addresses such issues as the racial makeup of AP & Honors classes, “Tracking”, “White Flight”, the racial divisions in regards to socializing and congregating, & racial inequalities with regards to educational opportunities. (www.TrackingNowhere.com)

RYF Presents: Dr. Roberts of the Little Rock Nine:

Provided the funding for Dr. Terrence Roberts, of the Little Rock Nine, to come and speak to 800 students at Santa Monica High School. Dr. Roberts spoke about his experiences as a member of the Little Rock Nine, and preached racial tolerance & acceptance to a diverse student population marred with past events of racial tension & violence.

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For more information, contact:

advocacy@resilientyouth.org