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"As mothers and fathers, grandparents, siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles and allies, we believe in and implement a model of organizing that is people- and community-centered, and is explicitly anti-racist."




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Dejounte Murray is a testament to perseverance through adversity. The Seattle native was born into a family that succumbed to the traps of a blighted neighborhood — from his grandmother down to his parents, who reportedly were all gang members. However, watching the tragedies of street life around...
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Thanks to NY Times bestselling author Jami Attenberg and the #1000wordsofsummer community for sponsoring FFLIC’s “Youth Summer Slam” to provide a chance for youth to win a $500 prize for spoken word, poetry, and writing. For more info: https://t.co/3shLsFmqXx https://t.co/BRQyFBDlWj

We know the system is corrupt and rife with violence and abuse. Yet our leaders turn a blind eye to what’s happening to our youth. It’s past time to implement the solutions we know work @LouisianaGov #Act125 #carenotcages https://t.co/30kEuaR79I
Every child deserves a chance to learn, grow, and thrive. Thank you so much @DejounteMurray for sharing your story and rise to success. https://t.co/w7ScVKBiOG https://t.co/i8FQdRc70z
NY Times bestselling author @jamiattenberg is sponsoring FFLIC’s “Youth Summer Slam” writing contest that will begin mid-June! Alongside her #1000wordsofsummer initiative to encourage writers to write 1000 words a day for two weeks. https://t.co/3shLsFmqXx
The harmful impacts of the youth incarceration system continue long after incarceration. Read the key findings from a multidecade youth justice study, including high mortality rate. #NoMorePrisons
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And if the blog peaks your interest, read “Willful Defiance” by @mark_r_warren which takes lessons and solutions from organizers for justice-orientated change. https://t.co/Az0dnijVWR
WE ARE ASKING OUR SUPPORTERS TO INVEST IN FFLIC'S CONTINUED WORK TO:
Stop the school to prison pipeline to help children stay in school and reduce the possibility of incarceration, and provide training to parents and schools on positive behavioral intervention supports.
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