We are excited to share that ACA 7 (Jackson), also known as the Closing the Student Opportunity and Achievement Gap Act, has officially passed the California Legislature and is set…
CFJ Youth Leader Camron Advocates for Long Beach
Growing up in the South Wrigley District in Long Beach, Californians For Justice Youth Leader Camron knew he wanted better for himself and his community. “It’s a place that I…
Celebrating 25 Years of SYLA Across California
Each year, Californians for Justice offices across the state transform into the Summer Youth Leadership Academy (SYLA). This intensive 5-week program focuses on political education, public speaking, organizing tactics, and…
Student Spotlight: The Legacy and Future of CFJ Core Intern Ariel
After three and a half years with Californians for Justice, core intern Ariel is ready for the next phase of her life. Raised by her grandparents, the values of community…
Fresno team organizes to address students’ mental health crisis
The Californians for Justice team in Fresno organized a Student Wellness Fair on May 15th at Farber Educational Campus. The event, sponsored by local community organizations Chicano Youth Center and…
Our 2025 Impact Report: Collective Power: Organizing for Resistance and Change
2025 was not an easy year. And yet, across Oakland, San Jose, Fresno, and Long Beach, CFJ youth showed up — organized, bold, and unwilling to accept injustice as inevitable.…
Series of Wins: Securing Safety and Sanctuary in Schools
Series of Wins: Securing Safety and Sanctuary in Schools Year round and beyond election season, youth leaders are making noise. From Long Beach to the Bay, our organizing is rewriting…
End of 2025 Legislative Session: How Did We Fare?
The 2025-26 California State Budget has officially passed the legislature! On Sunday, Governor Newsom hit his deadline for signing – or vetoing – California bills, bringing the 2025-26 legislative cycle…
California Budget Protects Schools, Not People: Communities Left Vulnerable Amid ICE Raids
The 2025-26 California State Budget has officially passed the legislature! We need bold, values-driven leadership in California, which has never been more urgent. We are living in the wake of…
Youth Leader Highlight – Blog from our first Community Schools Student Liaison
I am Frida, an 11th grader at Anaheim High School and my school’s first Community Schools Liaison for the Associated Student Body (ASB). I consider myself to be a very…