This fall, we are excited to celebrate with CJ, an active Youth Leader at FFLIC and member of Black Man Rising, as he heads to college. “I am excited,” CJ says about starting at Grambling State this semester. “I love to learn new things.”  CJ…

In response to a federal court decision ordering Louisiana officials to stop housing children in the former death row unit of Louisiana State Penitentiary, known as Angola, Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children (FFLIC) issued the following statement from Youth Organizing Manager, Antonio Travis:…

FFLIC believes that people are our greatest resources for creating loving and safe communities. Many of our members have been impacted by the harsh and ineffective carceral systems we seek to change, and it’s their wisdom and experience that drives our vision for lasting solutions. …

The health, well-being, and safety of Louisiana’s children is our responsibility, and children across the state should be protected, supported, and given every opportunity to reach their full potential. Every child is born with the ability to be happy, productive, responsible members of our community.…

Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children (FFLIC) is committed to uplifting the voices of youth in advancing narrative change and transforming the youth justice system into a holistic model of care. As part of our work, in 2022 we invited young people to express…

This Black History Month, we have been aware of a renewed attack on teaching history in classrooms. Earlier this year, The College Board, an organization that develops tests and curriculum, created and released an “African American Studies Advanced Placement” curriculum for high school students seeking…