This month, RYSErs deepened the conversation on the meaning and enactment of liberation and decolonization.
Here's a glimpse of our work this month, including youth exchanges, workshops at the Queer and Trans Youth Leadership Summit, a Hatchlab collaboration in Chicago between our young people and Whitesburg, Kentucky youth, participation in the National Week of Action for Dignity in Schools and at the Youth Community Organizing Resource Exchange (Youth CORE), a community art gallery and dinner, and more.
RYSE's Media Arts + Culture team and young people joined youth from the Appalachia Media Institute from Whitesburg, KY for a joint Hatchlab session. Creative & Healing Arts Assistant (and former youth member) Nya Zianni shares about RYSE's work.
RYSE members hard at work preparing for speaking at a school board meeting.
Cultivating positive relationships between youth and adults in schools is key to increasing academic achievement. RYSE youth and staff mobilized with youth and adult advocates from across the state, in Sacramento, to urge legislators to make school climate a priority in the state.
Cultivating positive relationships between youth and adults in schools is key to increasing academic achievement. RYSE youth and staff mobilized with youth and adult advocates from across the state, in Sacramento, to urge legislators to make school climate a priority in the state.
Cultivating positive relationships between youth and adults in schools is key to increasing academic achievement. RYSE youth and staff mobilized with youth and adult advocates from across the state, in Sacramento, to urge legislators to make school climate a priority in the state.
Cultivating positive relationships between youth and adults in schools is key to increasing academic achievement. RYSE youth and staff mobilized with youth and adult advocates from across the state, in Sacramento, to urge legislators to make school climate a priority in the state.
#SchoolClimateistheHeart
Members deep in conversation at our Youth Exchange
Members deep in conversation at our Youth Exchange.
Members deep in conversation at our Youth Exchange.
Members deep in conversation at our Youth Exchange.
RYSE staff and members participated in the Free Our Dreams: Queer and Trans Youth Leadership Summit this past weekend, where they also facilitated a wellness workshop with meditation, poetry, and breathing exercises. Here's Community Health Manager Brian, Youth Organizing Coordinator Diana, and our Public Health Intern Leili at the airport!
RYSE staff and members participated in the Free Our Dreams: Queer and Trans Youth Leadership Summit this past weekend, where they also facilitated a wellness workshop with meditation, poetry, and breathing exercises.
RYSE staff and members participated in the Free Our Dreams: Queer and Trans Youth Leadership Summit this past weekend, where they also facilitated a wellness workshop with meditation, poetry, and breathing exercises. This photo is from the conference's talent show.
RYSE staff and members participated in the Free Our Dreams: Queer and Trans Youth Leadership Summit this past weekend, where they also facilitated a wellness workshop with meditation, poetry, and breathing exercises. This photo is from the conference's talent show.
RYSE staff and members participated in the Free Our Dreams: Queer and Trans Youth Leadership Summit this past weekend, where they also facilitated a wellness workshop with meditation, poetry, and breathing exercises.
RYSE staff and members participated in the Free Our Dreams: Queer and Trans Youth Leadership Summit this past weekend, where they also facilitated a wellness workshop with meditation, poetry, and breathing exercises.
RYSE staff and members participated in the Free Our Dreams: Queer and Trans Youth Leadership Summit this past weekend, where they also facilitated a wellness workshop with meditation, poetry, and breathing exercises.
RYSE staff and members participated in the Free Our Dreams: Queer and Trans Youth Leadership Summit this past weekend, where they also facilitated a wellness workshop with meditation, poetry, and breathing exercises.
RYSE staff and members participated in the Free Our Dreams: Queer and Trans Youth Leadership Summit this past weekend, where they also facilitated a wellness workshop with meditation, poetry, and breathing exercises.
RYSE members Marisol and Destiny prepare for their youth-led photoshoot.
RYSE members and staff attended a conference in LA. This was RYSE member Sharlia's first time traveling on a plane!
Participating in an Operation Dream Act Now! Rally a Richmond City Hall.
RYSE loves visits from community partners! 30+ young leaders from South LA’s Community Coalition came to visit our center.
RYSE loves visits from community partners! 30+ young leaders from South LA’s Community Coalition came to visit our center.
Kanwarpal shares about RYSE's work and practice of unconditional love and trauma informed care for our communities' young people.
On November 21st, RYSE held a Liberation + Decolonization Dinner to collectively reflect on the history and continuing legacy of "Thanksgiving" in America. Featuring guest speakers working in food justice and in the community, music and art activities exploring the evening's theme, this dinner event asked RYSE staff and members to consider, together, the work of decolonization, liberation, and what it means to be thankful.
On November 21st, RYSE held a Liberation + Decolonization Dinner to collectively reflect on the history and continuing legacy of "Thanksgiving" in America. Featuring guest speakers working in food justice and in the community, music and art activities exploring the evening's theme, this dinner event asked RYSE staff and members to consider, together, the work of decolonization, liberation, and what it means to be thankful.
On November 21st, RYSE held a Liberation + Decolonization Dinner to collectively reflect on the history and continuing legacy of "Thanksgiving" in America. Featuring guest speakers working in food justice and in the community, music and art activities exploring the evening's theme, this dinner event asked RYSE staff and members to consider, together, the work of decolonization, liberation, and what it means to be thankful.
On November 21st, RYSE held a Liberation + Decolonization Dinner to collectively reflect on the history and continuing legacy of "Thanksgiving" in America. Featuring guest speakers working in food justice and in the community, music and art activities exploring the evening's theme, this dinner event asked RYSE staff and members to consider, together, the work of decolonization, liberation, and what it means to be thankful.
On November 21st, RYSE held a Liberation + Decolonization Dinner to collectively reflect on the history and continuing legacy of "Thanksgiving" in America. Featuring guest speakers working in food justice and in the community, music and art activities exploring the evening's theme, this dinner event asked RYSE staff and members to consider, together, the work of decolonization, liberation, and what it means to be thankful.
On November 21st, RYSE held a Liberation + Decolonization Dinner to collectively reflect on the history and continuing legacy of "Thanksgiving" in America. Featuring guest speakers working in food justice and in the community, music and art activities exploring the evening's theme, this dinner event asked RYSE staff and members to consider, together, the work of decolonization, liberation, and what it means to be thankful.
On November 21st, RYSE held a Liberation + Decolonization Dinner to collectively reflect on the history and continuing legacy of "Thanksgiving" in America. Featuring guest speakers working in food justice and in the community, music and art activities exploring the evening's theme, this dinner event asked RYSE staff and members to consider, together, the work of decolonization, liberation, and what it means to be thankful.
On November 21st, RYSE held a Liberation + Decolonization Dinner to collectively reflect on the history and continuing legacy of "Thanksgiving" in America. Featuring guest speakers working in food justice and in the community, music and art activities exploring the evening's theme, this dinner event asked RYSE staff and members to consider, together, the work of decolonization, liberation, and what it means to be thankful.
On November 21st, RYSE held a Liberation + Decolonization Dinner to collectively reflect on the history and continuing legacy of "Thanksgiving" in America. Featuring guest speakers working in food justice and in the community, music and art activities exploring the evening's theme, this dinner event asked RYSE staff and members to consider, together, the work of decolonization, liberation, and what it means to be thankful.
On November 21st, RYSE held a Liberation + Decolonization Dinner to collectively reflect on the history and continuing legacy of "Thanksgiving" in America. Featuring guest speakers working in food justice and in the community, music and art activities exploring the evening's theme, this dinner event asked RYSE staff and members to consider, together, the work of decolonization, liberation, and what it means to be thankful.
On November 21st, RYSE held a Liberation + Decolonization Dinner to collectively reflect on the history and continuing legacy of "Thanksgiving" in America. Featuring guest speakers working in food justice and in the community, music and art activities exploring the evening's theme, this dinner event asked RYSE staff and members to consider, together, the work of decolonization, liberation, and what it means to be thankful.
On November 21st, RYSE held a Liberation + Decolonization Dinner to collectively reflect on the history and continuing legacy of "Thanksgiving" in America. Featuring guest speakers working in food justice and in the community, music and art activities exploring the evening's theme, this dinner event asked RYSE staff and members to consider, together, the work of decolonization, liberation, and what it means to be thankful.
This Giving Tuesday, Give to Liberation.
- 3500+ youth served all time, 80 new members this fall.
- 98% feel safer at RYSE than anywhere else.
- 91% have a better understanding of their emotions and feelings.
- 92% are confident they will graduate.
- 93% feel better connected to their community.
- 94% have tried new things at RYSE.
- 91% see failure as a way to try harder.
Let's get free.
Upcoming Event:
Full of Cheer: A "Feed the Family" Gathering
Ring in the holiday season with food, music, and fun!
- Food for families, community members, and friends
- Winter goody bags for children (12 and under)
- Special edition RYSE blanket giveaway
- Free Eye Exams and Glasses (ages 5-18) from Vision to Learn
- Coffee & Hot Chocolate from Sweet and Mellow Truck
- Arts and Crafts
- and more!
This event is FREE and open to all.
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Join the RYSE Team. View our current job openings here.