Building Just Communities Through Multiracial Leadership Development and Organizing
EST. 1996
For over 25 years, Youth Together has partnered with youth in impacted communities to transform their public education institutions to provide every student with a high-quality educational experience. We believe youth are inherently valuable and powerful and must be key players in creating a world free of internalized, interpersonal, and institutional oppression. When our schools thrive, our communities thrive.
Youth Together builds on two key strategies to address educational inequities:
Empowering Youth Voice and Leadership
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Providing Student Support Services for Education Success
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
ORGANIZING+CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
YT prioritizes leadership development + community organizing because we firmly believe that by fostering the confidence and skills of young individuals, they will cultivate a fair and equitable future within their schools and communities.
YOUTH CENTER
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
YT places great importance on ensuring access to fair and high quality education because we uphold the belief that education is a fundamental human right that significantly influences both individual and community well-being.
965+
Youth in After School Programs
2022-2023
100%
Students Feel Supported by YT Staff
28
Years of Organizing
“I joined YT because I thought that the work they were doing was really meaningful. I hope to help further their message with my artistic perspective.”
Oli Quintanar
11th Grade
Lead Student Organizer
24/25 Cohort
August 2024
Youth Together is hosting our annual schoolwide “Unity Day” event entitled “Peace and Solidarity: Together We Empower, Build, and Transform” for 1300+ students at Skyline High School on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Created by young people, the theme and message are centered on empowering the community, building up the community, and transforming the community.
UNITY DAY
HAPPENING NOW
August 2024
Youth Together celebrates two dynamic social justice leaders for August, James Baldwin and Marcus Garvey. James Baldwin, born on August 2, 1924 in Harlem, New York, was a literary genius and a fearless advocate for civil rights. His powerful essays, novels, and plays offer timeless reflections on race, identity, and social justice. Baldwin's words continue to inspire and challenge us to confront and overcome the inequities of our time.
Marcus Garvey, born on August 17, 1887 in St. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica was a pioneering leader and visionary whose impact is still felt today. Garvey founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in 1914, which became the largest Black-led organization in history, with millions of members globally, promoting economic self-reliance, social justice, and the establishment of a Black nation.
Upcoming Events:
Happy Birthday James Baldwin (08/02) OUSD Official Start Date (08/12) Happy Birthday Marcus Garvey (08/17)
Unity Day @ Skyline High School (08/22)
