We inspire and prepare Black and Brown youth to be lifelong leaders for liberation —wherever they choose to lead.

We partner with educators to transform learning spaces into healing-centered communities that strengthen community, critical consciousness, and communication skills.

Black and Brown youth know how we need to change the status quo.

But they often aren’t supported to speak up.

We’re changing that.

Our Programs

Curriculum and Professional Learning

We offer curriculum and professional learning to schools and districts across the country, to support youths’ academic growth, while preparing them to advocate for social justice. Learn more here.

Vocal Justice Teacher Fellowship

Each year, we support a small group of teachers to implement our Storytelling for Social Change Curriculum and share feedback and connections that advance our work. Learn more here.

Youth Power Collective

Once they have completed our curriculum, youth leaders have the opportunity to put their learning into action by working together to lead social change projects in their communities. Learn more here.

Our Impact

  • young people reached

  • of our youth participants said VJ improved their understanding of the world

  • of VJ Teachers would recommend our program to another educator

Join Us

There is space for everyone in our movement.

Audre Lorde Quote