Youth Empowerment
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“¡Sí se Puede!”— Honoring Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta’s powerful legacy of organizing
As we continue evolving in our mission to end racial and economic disparities in Los Angeles, we recognize those systems that perpetuate inequalities need to be changed first. And we know that’s possible when we look back at the legacy of men and women like Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. These two Mexican American activists who worked to improve the working conditions and wages of farmworkers through organizing across the nation in the 60s continue to inspire and impact us today.
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UWGLA’s Prosperity Partner: Promesa Boyle Heights– ‘Fostering collective advocacy ’
Promesa Boyle Heights has been in the business of creating prosperity in the community since its establishment in 2010. Today, the motivation to foster an adjusted-healthy community is greater than ever. “When we work collaborative, we work collectively, it's really, really powerful!”
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Young Civic Leaders Program Eases Student’s Transition to College
The transition from high school to college is something that students look forward to and work hard to achieve for years. As with many rites of passage during the pandemic,… continue reading Young Civic Leaders Program Eases Student’s Transition to College
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Supporting Young Civic Leaders Program Students
At school, students can connect with friends, find scholastic resources, and get away from stressors at home. With schools shuttered since last spring, the United Way’s Young Civic Leaders Program… continue reading Supporting Young Civic Leaders Program Students
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LAUSD District 7 Virtual Forum Brings Transparency to School Board Vote
On October 13th, 2020, United Way of Greater LA hosted a LAUSD Board District 7 Virtual Candidates Forum in partnership with SBCC, League of Women Voters, and the United Way’s… continue reading LAUSD District 7 Virtual Forum Brings Transparency to School Board Vote
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Young Civic Leaders Program and Communities in Schools LA step up as students face the challenges of COVID-19
In March of this year, school closures turned students’ lives upside down from one week to another. United Way of Greater Los Angeles and our Pandemic Relief Fund grantee Communities… continue reading Young Civic Leaders Program and Communities in Schools LA step up as students face the challenges of COVID-19
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40 Years After “The Walkout” – A Turning Point in LAUSD Education Reform (Part 2 of 3)
EDITOR’S NOTE: You can read Part 1 of the series at The Walkout — How a Student Movement in 1968 Changed Schools Forever. The fight for equality takes many forms. But… continue reading 40 Years After “The Walkout” – A Turning Point in LAUSD Education Reform (Part 2 of 3)
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Why Students in East L.A. Walked Out in 1968 to Protest Education Inequality
To read the story of the walkouts, visit our article Part 1: The Walkouts.
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Historical Photos from the 1968 East L.A. Walkouts
The following photos, capturing the 1968 East L.A. School Walkouts, come from the historical La Raza collection via the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center. By permission of UCLA-CSRC, we have curated… continue reading Historical Photos from the 1968 East L.A. Walkouts
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The Walkout – How a Student Movement in 1968 Changed Schools Forever (Part 1 of 3)
EDITOR’S NOTE: One week ago, 17 people age 14 – 49 were killed in a shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. Today, high school students across the country… continue reading The Walkout – How a Student Movement in 1968 Changed Schools Forever (Part 1 of 3)
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